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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 4

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 first and last name in the box below.
2. Draw a square next to your name.
3. Write the number 3 under your name.
4. Draw a star above the number 3.
5. Write your favorite animal at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the red folder on the desk. Put the blue folder in the backpack. Put the green folder under the red one."

Where is the blue folder?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 10. Circle the numbers greater than 7. Cross out the number 5."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 4 stars. Color the first one yellow. Color the third one orange. Leave the others blank."

How many stars are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
The librarian rings a small bell.
You squeeze toothpaste onto your toothbrush.
Dark clouds roll in and the wind picks up.
The music teacher hands out the recorders.

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 4.

Riddle: What has hands but cannot clap?

Explain how you knew.