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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 7

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 lowercase letters in the box below.
2. Draw a sun next to your name.
3. Write the number 4 under your name.
4. Draw a triangle around the number 4.
5. Write your favorite sport at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the paint on the shelf. Put the brushes in the jar. Put the paper next to the jar."

Where are the brushes?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 10. Circle numbers with two digits. Cross out the number 9."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 4 hearts. Color the first one red. Color the third one pink. Leave the others blank."

How many hearts are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
You put your plate and cup in the sink.
The lights flicker and then go out.
You line up your shoes by the door.
The referee blows the whistle for halftime.

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 7.

Riddle: What has one eye but cannot see?

Explain how you knew.