Sorry or Not?

This worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they analyze everyday social situations, evaluate responsibility, reflect on impact, and explain their thinking through written responses. By combining scenario interpretation, decision-making, empathy, justification, and reflective writing, students build awareness of when an apology is appropriate and why thoughtful responses matter.

Targeted Skills

• Self-Awareness (Grades 3-5) – Students reflect on actions, intentions, and outcomes to determine personal responsibility.
• Responsible Decision-Making – Learners decide whether an apology is needed based on context, impact, and social expectations.
• Written Explanation & Justification – Students write short explanations that clearly support their Yes or No choices.
• Respectful Social Interaction – The activity reinforces accountability, empathy, and appropriate responses in common school and peer situations.

Learning Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with realistic, age-appropriate scenarios.
• Balanced Format – Combines simple decision-making with meaningful written reflection.
• Flexible Use – Works well for SEL lessons, ELA writing practice, health education, or small groups.
• Encourages Thoughtful Dialogue – Promotes discussion about intent, impact, and social responsibility.

This sorry or not worksheet helps students strengthen reasoning, reflective writing, empathy, and responsible decision-making in real-life contexts. By justifying whether an apology is needed, learners gain confidence in evaluating social situations and responding appropriately. It is a no-prep, practical resource that fits easily into both classroom instruction and homeschool learning while supporting positive social growth.

This worksheet is part of our Apologizing and Making Amends Worksheets collection.