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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 6

Level 2 ⭐⭐

1 What Will Happen Next?

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

Story Start	My Prediction
Liam set his sandwich on the porch railing for a second while he tied his shoe. A seagull circled overhead.
The sky darkened quickly, and campers began zipping up their tents and gathering flashlights.
Sofia had rehearsed her speech in front of the mirror every night. Tomorrow she would present to the whole class.
The dog spotted its leash hanging by the door and started wagging its tail.

2 If…Then Thinking

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

If…	Then…
If you leave a chalk drawing out during a rainstorm,
If you never wear a seatbelt in the car,
If you practice kindness every day,
If a power line falls during a storm,
If you exercise a little every day,

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 see someone drop their lunch tray in the cafeteria.
A classmate asks to borrow something you need for class.
You notice a mistake you made on a test after turning it in.

4 Predict and Check

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

Question	My Prediction	Actual Answer
Which is heavier: a marble or a basketball?
Will a metal spoon float or sink in water?
If you mix black and white paint, what color do you get?
Can you wiggle your ears without practice?

+ Bonus Thinking Practice

Use this quick challenge for Set 6.

Riddle: What can travel around the world while staying in one corner?

Explain how you knew.