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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 9
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
Ben left his ice pop melting slightly on the porch step. Wasps had begun buzzing nearby.
The temperature dropped fast and the weather app flashed a snow warning on everyone's phones.
Ruby had practiced her cartwheel every afternoon for weeks. Today was the gymnastics tryout.
The goldfish swam quickly to the top of the tank the moment the food container was picked up.
2 If…Then Thinking
➡️ Complete each "If…Then" statement with a logical prediction.
If… Then…
If you leave a wet towel bunched up in a bag for days,
If you never wash your hands before eating,
If you invite a new student to join your group,
If a substitute teacher gives new classroom rules,
If you review your notes before a test,
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 money without noticing.
A classmate is struggling to understand the assignment.
You accidentally say something that hurts a friend's feelings.
4 Predict and Check
🧪 Make a prediction, then test it (or think about the answer)!
Question My Prediction Actual Answer
Which is heavier: a soccer ball or a golf ball?
Will a paperclip float or sink in water?
If you mix two different shades of blue paint, what color do you get?
Can you snap your fingers on your very first try?
+ Bonus Thinking Practice
Use this quick challenge for Set 9.

Riddle: What has a neck but no head?

Explain how you knew.