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Critical Thinking – Making Predictions

Critical Thinking · Level 2 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: RL.2.1, SL.2.1

Level 2 ⭐⭐

1 What Will Happen Next?

🔮 Read the start of each story. Predict what happens next!

Story Start	My Prediction
Emma left her sandwich on the picnic table. A big seagull landed nearby and stared at it.
The clouds turned dark gray. The wind started blowing hard. Mom grabbed the umbrella.
Ben practiced juggling every day for two weeks. Tomorrow is the school talent show.
The kitten crouched low and wiggled its bottom. A butterfly landed on a flower right in front of it.

2 If…Then Thinking

➡️ Complete each "If…Then" statement with a logical prediction.

3 What Would You Do?

💡 There's no single right answer — think about what makes the MOST sense.

Situation	What would you do? Why?
You find a lost puppy with no collar in your neighborhood.
Your friend falls off the swing and starts crying.
You notice a classmate sitting alone at lunch every day.

4 Predict and Check

🧪 Make a prediction, then test it (or think about the answer)!

Question	My Prediction	Actual Answer
Which is heavier: a pillow or a textbook?
Will a rock float or sink in water?
If you mix red and yellow paint, what color do you get?
Can you hold your breath for 30 seconds?