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Critical Thinking – Categorizing

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · CCSS: SL.1.1, RI.1.7 · Practice Set 6

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 paintbrushsoccer ballelephantcrayonbasketballgiraffemarkerfootballrhino

3 Name the Category

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

Items	Category Name
cold, mild, warm, hot
whisper, talk, shout, sing
ladder, stool, chair, bench
comma, period, question mark, exclamation point
clarinet, trumpet, tuba, flute

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 6.

Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?

Explain how you knew.