🧩

Critical Thinking – Categorizing

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · CCSS: SL.1.1, RI.1.7 · Practice Set 8

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 shelllionpizzasandtigerpastawaveleopardsandwich

3 Name the Category

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

Items	Category Name
ounce, pound, ton, gram
mystery, comedy, drama, cartoon
knock, ring, wave, clap
desert, forest, tundra, rainforest
stapler, tape, glue, paperclip

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 8.

Riddle: What can you catch but not throw?

Explain how you knew.