Critical Thinking EAP Worksheets
In this logical fallacies worksheet, students learn about common logical fallacies and practice identifying them. First, in pairs, students discuss three questions that introduce the topic. Students then read a text about logical fallacies and match the words in bold from the text to their definitions. Next, students read about common logical fallacies and match statements to the correct fallacy. After that, students read two opening speeches of a debate and underline the logical fallacies. Students then answer questions about the opening speeches. Following that, students choose an opening speech and rewrite it, removing the logical fallacies and improving the strength of the argument. Finally, students swap opening speeches with a partner, who provides feedback.
In this critical thinking worksheet, students learn about critical thinking and examine a case study of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, analysing how he uses critical thinking skills, and applying those skills to solve a mystery of their own. First, students identify five adjectives they think describe a critical thinker and discuss them with a partner. Students then read a text about critical thinking and match words from the text to their definitions. Next, students answer comprehension questions based on the text. After that, students read a text about Sherlock Holmes and answer true or false questions. In pairs, students then imagine they are detectives using critical thinking to solve a case. Students then discuss notes they took at the crime scene and write a paragraph about what they think happened. Finally, pairs share their deductions with the class and explain their reasoning.
