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Critical Thinking – Categorizing

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · CCSS: SL.1.1, RI.1.7 · Practice Set 7

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 trainowlshirtairplaneduckpantsshipsparrowsocks

3 Name the Category

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

Items	Category Name
triangle, square, hexagon, octagon
salty, sweet, sour, bitter
hop, skip, jump, run
dime, nickel, penny, quarter
spring, faucet, hose, sprinkler

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 7.

Riddle: What has one eye but cannot see?

Explain how you knew.