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Critical Thinking – Categorizing

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · CCSS: SL.1.1, RI.1.7 · Practice Set 2

Level 1 ⭐

1 Which One Doesn't Belong?

🤔 Circle the one that does NOT belong and explain WHY.

2 Sort Into Groups

📦 Sort these items into 3 categories.

Items horsekitepeachsheepballplumgoatyo-yopear

3 Name the Category

📄 These items go together. What is the GROUP name?

Items	Category Name
fork, spoon, knife, plate
January, March, July, October
circle, square, triangle, rectangle
nurse, teacher, firefighter, chef
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday

4 Create Your Own Categories

✍️ Think of 3 items that belong together. Write the category name and items.

Category Name	Item 1	Item 2	Item 3

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 2.

Riddle: The more you take away from me, the larger I become. What am I?

Explain how you knew.