My Choices, My Control!
A worksheet for 3rd graders to understand internal and external locus of control through relatable scenarios.
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My Choices, My Control!
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Read each story carefully. Decide if the person in the story felt like they had control over what happened (Internal Locus of Control) or if they felt like outside things controlled what happened (External Locus of Control). Circle the correct answer for each.
1. Maya studied hard for her spelling test. She got an A! She felt proud because she worked hard.
Internal Control
External Control
2. Sam didn't practice for his soccer game. His team lost. He said, 'The other team was just too good!'
Internal Control
External Control
3. Lily forgot her homework at home. She got a sad face from her teacher. She thought, 'I should have put it in my backpack last night.'
Internal Control
External Control
Fill in the blanks with 'I can control' or 'I cannot control'.
1. the weather outside.
2. how hard I try in school.
3. what other people say.
4. my own attitude.
1. Think of a time you did something well. What did YOU do to make it happen?
2. Think of a time something didn't go well. What could you have done differently?