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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 6

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 in capital letters in the box below.
2. Draw a moon next to your name.
3. Write the number 6 under your name.
4. Draw two dots above the number 6.
5. Write your favorite season at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the ruler in the pencil box. Put the crayons in the basket. Put the notebook on top of the basket."

Where is the notebook?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 12. Circle multiples of 3. Cross out the number 7."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 6 rectangles. Color the first one brown. Color the last one gray. Leave the others blank."

How many rectangles are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
The bus pulls up and the doors open.
You pour flour, sugar, and eggs into a bowl and stir.
The alarm clock rings loudly in the morning.
The teacher dims the lights in the classroom.

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 6.

Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?

Explain how you knew.