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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 5

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 name backwards in the box below.
2. Draw a diamond next to your name.
3. Write the number 8 under your name.
4. Draw a wavy line under the number 8.
5. Write your favorite food at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the scissors in the drawer. Put the tape on the table. Put the glue next to the scissors."

Where is the tape?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 9. Circle the numbers less than 4. Cross out the number 2."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 5 squares. Color the second one green. Color the fourth one pink. Leave the others blank."

How many squares are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
You zip up your coat and pull on your mittens.
The smoke alarm makes a loud beeping sound.
You pack your lunch and grab your water bottle.
The soccer ball rolls out of bounds.

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 5.

Riddle: What gets wetter the more it dries?

Explain how you knew.