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Critical Thinking – Making Predictions

Critical Thinking · Level 2 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: RL.2.1, SL.2.1 · Practice Set 10
Level 2 ⭐⭐
Practice SetsSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5Set 6Set 7Set 8Set 9Set 10
1 What Will Happen Next?
🔮 Read the start of each story. Predict what happens next!
Story Start My Prediction
Grace set her hot dog on a paper plate at the picnic table. Flies had already begun circling nearby.
The waves at the lake grew choppy and the lifeguard's whistle blew twice in a row.
Theo had practiced his multiplication facts with flashcards every night. Today was the math competition.
The turtle noticed its favorite spot of sunlight had moved across the tank and began crawling toward it.
2 If…Then Thinking
➡️ Complete each "If…Then" statement with a logical prediction.
If… Then…
If you leave bread out uncovered for a week,
If you never listen when someone gives you instructions,
If you thank someone who helps you,
If black clouds appear during a baseball game,
If you organize your backpack every night,
3 What Would You Do?
💡 There's no single right answer — think about what makes the MOST sense.
Situation What would you do? Why?
A classmate accidentally knocks over your project and looks upset.
You are asked to keep a promise that turns out to be difficult.
You see two friends arguing over a misunderstanding.
4 Predict and Check
🧪 Make a prediction, then test it (or think about the answer)!
Question My Prediction Actual Answer
Which is heavier: a gallon of milk or a can of soup?
Will a cork float or sink in water?
If you mix purple and yellow paint, what happens to the color?
Can you whistle on your very first try?
+ Bonus Thinking Practice
Use this quick challenge for Set 10.

Riddle: What kind of room has no doors or windows?

Explain how you knew.