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Critical Thinking – Following Directions

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: SL.1.2, RF.1.4 · Practice Set 2

Level 1 ⭐

Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Follow the Steps

📋 Read ALL the directions first. Then follow them IN ORDER.

1. Write your middle name in the box below.
2. Draw a heart next to your name.
3. Write the number 5 under your name.
4. Draw a box around the number 5.
5. Write today's month at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the yellow block on the shelf. Put the green block in the bin. Put the purple block next to the yellow one."

Where is the green block?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 6. Circle the odd numbers. Cross out the number 4."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 5 triangles. Color the first one purple. Color the last one orange. Leave the others blank."

How many triangles are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
You finish your dinner and brush your teeth.
The recess whistle blows and everyone lines up.
You pour cereal into a bowl and get the milk.
The teacher hands out the spelling test.

4 Write Your Own Directions

✍️ Write 4 clear steps for how to do something simple. Be specific!

How to:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

+ 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.