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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 8

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 nickname in the box below.
2. Draw a cloud next to your name.
3. Write the number 2 under your name.
4. Draw a smiley face next to the number 2.
5. Write your favorite book at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the stapler in the drawer. Put the sticky notes on the desk. Put the pens next to the sticky notes."

Where are the pens?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 15. Circle numbers ending in 5. Cross out the number 8."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 7 dots. Color the first one blue. Color the sixth one green. Leave the others blank."

How many dots are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
You spread peanut butter and jelly on two slices of bread.
The fire truck's siren gets louder and louder.
You water the plant on the windowsill every day.
The last bell of the school day rings.

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 8.

Riddle: What can you catch but not throw?

Explain how you knew.