Verbal Reasoning Activities | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Dive into verbal reasoning and build critical thinking and problem-solving skills with these engaging activities for upper elementary. They are the perfect critical thinking activities in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

This resource includes eight sets of verbal reasoning activities.

✅Introduction Set (includes a teacher's guide to get you started)

✅Summer-themed Verbal Reasoning

✅Back to School Verbal Reasoning

✅Fall-themed Verbal Reasoning

✅Halloween Verbal Reasoning

✅Winter Verbal Reasoning

✅Valentine's Day Verbal Reasoning

✅Spring Verbal Reasoning

Don't worry about timing! All sets are suitable to be used year-round.

Each set of verbal reasoning activities includes the following pages:

• Words and Wordplay - This page includes problem-solving with basic information involving words. It is designed to help students see the relationships between words.
• Codes and Sequences - This page is designed to help students see patterns so that they can solve problems and break codes.
• Logical Conclusions - Students will read short passages on this page and come to a logical conclusion using only the information provided.

What's included in my purchase?

1. Introductory Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages plus teacher guide)
2. Summer Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
3. Back to School Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
4. Fall Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
5. Halloween Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
6. Winter Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
7. Valentine's Day Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
8. Spring Verbal Reasoning (3 printable pages)
9. Answer Keys
10. Full-Color Digital Versions in Google Slides

How can I use this activity in my classroom?

Logical Reasoning activities are the perfect tool to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They can be used as enrichment, extension, morning work, homework, and more.

Teaching in a gifted or talented program? This is also the perfect activity to help students foster their verbal and critical thinking skills. You can also use these tasks as you familiarize students with the types of questions found on ability tests like CogAT.

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