Different Lenses

This critical reading worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 to deepen understanding of bias, perspective, and point of view in informational texts. Students read two short passages describing the same protest-one from a police perspective and one from a protester’s perspective-and analyze how language choices, tone, and omitted details shape meaning and influence reader perception.

Learning Goals

• Point of View & Perspective (Grades 7-9)
  Students analyze how an author’s role and position affect how events are presented.
• Identifying Bias & Tone
  Learners examine word choice and tone to detect bias in reporting.
• Comparing Informational Texts
  Students compare how the same event can be framed differently across texts.
• Evaluating Language & Meaning
  The activity highlights how specific wording shapes interpretation and emotional response.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and media literacy standards.
• Real-World Relevance
  The protest scenario mirrors how news and media often present contrasting viewpoints.
• Structured Analytical Questions
  Prompts guide students from comprehension to deeper critical evaluation.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for nonfiction units, media literacy lessons, discussion prep, or assessment.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with analyzing bias, perspective, and tone in informational texts. By comparing how different lenses shape the same event, learners strengthen critical reading, media awareness, and analytical reasoning skills essential for navigating real-world information. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports thoughtful engagement with perspective-driven texts and informed interpretation of media.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 7 Reading Comprehension collection.