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This engaging worksheet explores the “paradox of aging” through a 750-word article and a carefully designed set of comprehension and critical reasoning questions. Students will examine how cultural views of aging differ from scientific findings, analyze Laura Carstensen’s socioemotional selectivity theory, and reflect on how shifting time horizons shape human priorities and happiness. The resource includes multiple-choice questions, vocabulary practice, inference tasks, and short answer prompts with sample responses to guide discussion.

Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this worksheet strengthens reading comprehension, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning skills. Teachers can use it to spark meaningful conversations about identity, time, and cultural values while meeting literacy standards. With built-in answer keys and sample answers, it’s easy to implement as a print-and-go lesson, independent assignment, or springboard for class discussion.