🧩

Critical Thinking – Following Directions

Critical Thinking · Level 1 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: SL.1.2, RF.1.4 · Practice Set 9

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 full name in the box below.
2. Draw a rainbow next to your name.
3. Write the number 7 under your name.
4. Draw a box with a circle inside around the number 7.
5. Write your favorite subject at the bottom.

2 Listen Carefully!

👂 Read each set of directions and answer the question.

Directions: "Put the paperclips in the tin. Put the rubber bands in the drawer. Put the highlighters next to the tin."

Where are the highlighters?

Directions: "Write the numbers 1 to 20. Circle numbers that are multiples of 5. Cross out the number 13."

Which numbers are circled?

Directions: "Draw 8 leaves. Color the first one green. Color the seventh one yellow. Leave the others blank."

How many leaves are NOT colored?

3 What Comes Next?

🔮 Use the clues to figure out what happens next.

What's Happening	What comes next?
You put on your swimsuit and grab a towel.
The popcorn machine starts popping loudly.
You set the table with plates, cups, and napkins.
The umpire calls out, "Play ball!"

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 9.

Riddle: What has a neck but no head?

Explain how you knew.