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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 3

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 last name in the box below.
2. Draw a triangle next to your name.
3. Write the number 9 under your name.
4. Draw two lines under the number 9.
5. Write your favorite color at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the pencil in the cup. Put the marker in the bag. Put the eraser next to the cup."

Where is the marker?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 8. Circle the even numbers. Cross out the number 6."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 6 circles. Color the second one blue. Color the fifth one red. Leave the others blank."

How many circles are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
You put on your pajamas and grab a book.
The oven timer beeps and the kitchen smells sweet.
You tie your shoes and grab your backpack.
The coach blows the whistle to start the game.

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 3.

Riddle: I have keys but no locks. What am I?

Explain how you knew.