Policy Perspectives

This advanced reading and analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 to strengthen media literacy, argument evaluation, and critical reading skills. Students compare two editorials with opposing views on Universal Basic Income (UBI), analyzing bias, tone, rhetorical appeals, and evidence to understand how perspective shapes persuasive writing and influences audience response.

Academic Focus

• Author’s Bias & Point of View (Grades 9-11)
  Students identify how each writer’s perspective and assumptions influence their argument.
• Argument & Counterargument Evaluation
  Learners compare claims, reasoning, and evidence across two opposing editorials.
• Rhetorical Appeals
  Students analyze emotional, logical, and ethical appeals used to persuade readers.
• Evidence-Based Judgment
  The activity requires citing textual evidence to support conclusions about argument strength.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with secondary ELA standards and media literacy goals.
• Real-World Relevance
  Uses a contemporary policy issue to engage students in authentic analysis.
• Structured Comparison
  Guided prompts help students move from identification to evaluation and synthesis.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for nonfiction units, debate preparation, discussion starters, or analytical writing practice.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with analyzing editorial writing, identifying bias, and evaluating persuasive techniques. By comparing opposing viewpoints on Universal Basic Income, learners strengthen critical thinking, argument analysis, and evidence-based reasoning skills. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports thoughtful engagement with media texts and prepares students for informed civic and academic discourse.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 12 Reading Comprehension collection.