Critical Thinking Prompts

Front

I agree/disagree with __________ because...

Back

Provide reasoning for your agreement or disagreement.

Front

I think that the author is trying to...

Back

Interpret the author's intent.

Front

I infer that __________ because...

Back

Draw conclusions based on evidence.

Front

I noticed that...

Back

Share observations.

Front

I can connect/relate to that because...

Back

Explain personal connections.

Front

I'd like to go back to what __________ said about...

Back

Reference previous statements.

Front

I wonder...

Back

Pose a thought-provoking question.

Front

The lesson we can learn is...

Back

Summarize key takeaways.

Front

I was confused when...

Back

Express confusion about a concept.

Front

This reminds me of...

Back

Make a connection to another idea or experience.