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Critical Thinking – Categorizing

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

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 frogmoonambulancestarturtlefire trucksunpolice carduck

3 Name the Category

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

Items	Category Name
subtract, add, multiply, divide
novel, comic, magazine, dictionary
happy, sad, angry, surprised
violin, guitar, harp, banjo
mom, dad, sister, brother

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 5.

Riddle: What gets wetter the more it dries?

Explain how you knew.