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My Choices, My Control

A worksheet for 4th graders to understand internal and external locus of control through scenarios and self-reflection.

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My Choices, My Control

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Read each scenario carefully. Decide if the person is thinking that they are in control (internal locus of control) or if outside things are in control (external locus of control).

1. "I got a good grade on my test because I studied hard."

T

Internal

F

External

2. "The teacher didn't like my drawing, so I didn't win the art contest."

T

Internal

F

External

3. "I missed the ball because the sun was in my eyes."

T

Internal

F

External

4. "I am going to practice my reading every day so I can read harder books."

T

Internal

F

External

5. When you believe your actions cause your results, you have an   locus of control.

6. When you believe luck or other people cause your results, you have an   locus of control.

7. Give an example of something you did well today and explain why you believe you did well. (Internal Locus of Control)

8. Give an example of something that didn't go well for you today. How could you think about it with an internal locus of control, focusing on what you could do differently next time?