Grades 3-4

Concept: Geoffrey R. LorenzAuthors: Sara Inskeep and Bonnie J. KruegerEditor: Jonathan GrossBook and Cover Design: Pa� Jeffers Brenda Knowis Jeff Richards

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Table of Contents

Deductive Reasoning PuzzlesSweet Treats ..............................................4And the Medal Goes To ...............................5Our Favorite Things ....................................6Hi, Neighbor! .............................................7Time for a Snack ........................................8How Old? ...................................................9My Best Friend ......................................... 10The Missing Step ...................................... 11

Math PuzzlesNext in Line! ............................................ 12Hidden Pictures ........................................ 13Multiplication Chart ................................... 14What’s in the Middle of Paris? .................... 15More Hidden Pictures ................................ 16Money in the Bank ................................... 17How Many? .............................................. 18A Piece of the Pie ..................................... 19

Venn DiagramsGame Play ............................................... 20A Class Report ......................................... 21Classroom Survey I .................................. 22Classroom Survey II ................................. 23A Math Diagram ....................................... 24Mystery Animals ....................................... 25A Grammar Diagram ................................. 26The Right Venn ........................................ 27

AnalogiesAhoy, Matey! ............................................ 28Analogy Memory Game ............................. 29Analogy Mix-Up ........................................ 30Word Tricks ............................................. 31Analogy Flip-Flop ...................................... 32Explain Yourself! ...................................... 33Build Your Own Analogies ......................... 34A Puzzle of Comparisons ........................... 35

Following DirectionsThe Shortest Way ..................................... 36The Practical Jokester ............................... 37Mystery Drawings ..................................... 38What Are You Doing?................................ 39The After-School List ................................ 40Buried Treasure! ....................................... 41Folding Fun ............................................. 42Secret Codes ............................................ 43

Answer Key ....................................... 44

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Sweet Treats

Sam, Bo, and Cassie were ordering a snack at the ice cream store. Use the clues and the chart below to figure out who ordered which ice cream treat.

• Bo asked to have sprinkles on his ice cream.

• Sam wasn’t very hungry and ordered nuts for his topping.

• One child ordered a medium scoop of chocolate ice cream.

• Cassie was hungrier than all the kids and doesn’t like strawberry ice cream.

Name Size of ScoopFlavor of

Ice CreamTopping

Bo

Small

Medium

Large

Vanilla

Chocolate

Strawberry

Sprinkles

Cherry

Nuts

Cassie

Small

Medium

Large

Vanilla

Chocolate

Strawberry

Sprinkles

Cherry

Nuts

Sam

Small

Medium

Large

Vanilla

Chocolate

Strawberry

Sprinkles

Cherry

Nuts

Deductive Reasoning

If you need a hint: Mark out possibilities as you read the clues, then read the clues again.

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If you need a hint: Mark out possibilities as you read the clues, then read the clues again.

And the Medal Goes To...Ben, Ashley, Cole, Jacob, and Luke are running a race. Find the order that they finished by using the clues below.

• Cole crossed the finish line after Ashley

• Jacob finished between Cole and Luke.

• Luke was faster than Ben.

1st Place __________________________

2nd Place __________________________

3rd Place ___________________________

4th Place ___________________________

5th Place ___________________________Deductive Reasoning

Name __________________________________________ Date________________________

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Find a partner and complete the grid below.

The Thompson family children may have the same last name, but they all enjoy very different things! Read the information below to find each child’s favorite food, favorite color, and age. As you read, use the grid to keep track of what you learn. Be sure to read each statement carefully!

(Hint: If one child’s favorite food is pizza, none of the other children have pizza as their favorite food. The same is true for their favorite colors and ages.)

Our Favorite Things

1. The 5-year-old child’s favorite food is a type of dessert.

2. Kara is the youngest child.

3. Neither of the girls’ favorite color is black.

4. The oldest child’s favorite color is pink, and her favorite food is macaroni and cheese.

5. Jake was born exactly 1 year after Thomas was born.

6. The 6-year-old child does not like the color green.

7. The child that likes the color blue is also the youngest child.

8. For his 7th birthday, this child had pizza (his favorite food) for dinner.

Macaroni & Cheese Pizza Ice Cream Hot Dogs 5 6 7 8

Jake

Thomas

Kara

Sally

Black

Blue

Green

Pink

Concept: Geoffrey R. LorenzAuthor: Bonnie J. KruegerEditor: Barbara S. MeeksCover and book design: Jeff Richards

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A Cross-Curricular Look into the Lives of U.S. Presidents

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President Code Type Level of Difficulty Page

George Washington ....... Spelling, Extra Letters .............. Medium ......................................4

Thomas Jefferson ........... Spelling .................................... Difficult ......................................8

Andrew Jackson ............. Synonyms/Antonyms ................ Medium ....................................12

James Polk ..................... Punctuation, Italics ................... Easy ..........................................16

Abraham Lincoln ............ Punctuation, Bold .................... Easy ..........................................20

Theodore Roosevelt ...... Capitalization ........................... Difficult ....................................24

Franklin D. Roosevelt ..... Cursive writing ........................ Easy ..........................................28

Harry Truman ................ Proofreading Marks ................. Medium ....................................32

Dwight D. Eisenhower ... Compound Words ................... Difficult ....................................36

John F. Kennedy ............. Spelling, Missing Letters ........... Difficult ....................................40

Lyndon B. Johnson ......... Parts of Speech ........................ Medium ....................................44

Ronald Reagan ................ Rhyming ................................... Easy ..........................................48

Answer Keys .....................................................................................................................52

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George WashingtonMany stories hhave been told about Geoorge Washington’s childhood in Virginia. Borrn in 1732, George wass thought to be a veery sstrong and honestt boy. A popular myth teells about his fatheer’s cherry ttree being chhopped down. When asked about it by his angry father, George told him, “I cannot tell a lie, it was I who chopped down the cherry tree.” As a student, George was skkilled at math and later became a very good

writer. Hiis formal schooling ennded when he was 15 years old.GGeorge wanted to join the British military, but his mother would not let him. So George began to learn about land surveying. This was a way to measure land to help make maps and build houses.

When he was only 20 years old, George took over MMount Vernon, his brother’s farm in Virginia. George aalso began serrving in the Virginia military. He bbecame famous for his 900-mille journey to carry a meessage from Virginia to French troopss in an area that is now Pennsylvania. George later took part in a battle that started the French and Indian War. Because of thiis, he was givven control oof Virrginia’s militaryy. His strong voice and honest opinions made George a great leader.

After fighting in the French and Indian War, George returnedd to Mount Vernon. OOn the farm, he planted crops, raised animals, and worked with new tools. Duringg this time, problemss were growing between the British government and the American colonies. George was chosen to go to the Continental Congress in 1774 to talk about these problems. After several months, the American colonies decided to fight against the British for their freedom. This was the beginning of the Revolutionary War; a war that lasted for six years. George was pput in chargee of the Continental AArmy. Even though the British army was much larger, George was nnot willing to give uup. With the help of tthe colonies, George beat the British forces. America was now a free nation.

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George traveled to Philadelphia in 1787 to help write the ccountry’s first set of laws. These laaws led to the election of a ppresident to lead the country. George was elected the fiirst Presidentt of the United States in 1789. He waas the first and onlly president to get every person’s vote. President Washington served as the president for two terms. During this time, he set up the executive branch of the government. He asked Spain to open the Mississippi River for American trade. He also helped end the Indian War. President Washington retired in 1797 after eight years in office.

In 1799, President Washinngton fell ill whilee riding through snoww at Mount Vernon and passed awayy. People all across the country were very sad about his death. As the first President, George Washington had won the loove of Amerricans with his kkind heart and fair treatment of people. To honor his bravery and leadership, his piccture appears on the dollar bill and the quarter. Presiident Washington helped make the United States whatt it is todayy. He will forever hold an important place in American history.

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Q uestions:

1. President Washington made sure that his ___________’__ ____________ were brushed

every morning. (2 words)

2. Many people liked President Washington so much that they wanted him to be _______ of the

United States.

3. President Washington liked to collect and play _______________.

4. Legend says that George Washington had wooden teeth. Having had all of his teeth pulled

when he was 57 years old, President Washington actually wore a set of false teeth made

mostly of ____________.

5. Sweet Lips, Madame Moose, True Love, and Vulcan were the names of a few of President

Washington’s ___________.

6. One of George Washington’s favorite foods was ___________ soup.

7. President Washington helped choose the location of the __________________ of the

United States.

8. While he was in office, President Washington lived in ________ _________ ________,

and then in Philadelphia. (3 words)

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BEGINNINGLINKS LOGIC

BEGINNINGLINKS LOGICtoto

37 Logic Activities• Deductive Reasoning• Math-Based Puzzles• Language Arts Puzzles• Following Directions• Riddles

Grades 2-4

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Name ___________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________________________________

Supports

NationalStandards

Welcome to the beginner’s world of logic! Logical thinking is a lifelong skill that is developed, practiced, and even enjoyed. The following puzzles help teach students to think through problems in order to discover the correct answers. This process includes identifying the question, gathering the necessary information, analyzing this information, and finding a solution.

Beginning Links to Logic Grades 2-4 is divided into five sections:

Deductive Reasoning Puzzles

Math-Based Puzzles

Language Arts Puzzles

Following Directions

Riddles

The reproducible activities and puzzles in this book can be completed by the students individually or as part of a small group or team. Use them to supplement your lessons or as a fun way to start and end the day. A lifetime of logical thinking awaits your students – start them on a positive path with Beginning Links to Logic!

The activities in this book address the following National Education Standards:

Language Arts:

NL-ENG.K-12.3 Evaluation Strategies NL-ENG.K-12.6 Applying Knowledge NL-ENG.K-12.12 Applying Language Skills

Mathematics:

NM-PROB.PK-12.3: Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems. NM-PROB.REA.PK-12.3: Develop and evaluate mathematical arguments and proofs. NM-PROB.COMM.PK-12.3: Analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others.

How to Use This Book

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Deductive Reasoning

What Does Not Belong?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Which picture does not belong in each set? Circle that picture and explain why it does not fit. Write your explanation on the line below each set of pictures.

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Name ___________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________________________________

Deductive Reasoning

What Does Not Belong?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Which picture does not belong in each set? Circle that picture and explain why it does not fit. Write your explanation on the line below each set of pictures.

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Name ___________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________________________________

Deductive Reasoning

What’s Wrong With the Seasons?

What’s wrong with these pictures? Circle the error in each scene. Then cut out the seasons and paste them in order on a piece of construction paper. Color each scene.

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A Logical Workout for the Mind

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How to Use this Book ...................................................................... 3

Riddles.............................................................................................. 8

Analogies.......................................................................................... 11

Cryptograms ..................................................................................... 14

Lateral Thinking Puzzles ................................................................... 17

Math and Number Puzzles .............................................................. 22

Categorization Puzzles ..................................................................... 29

Word Puzzles .................................................................................... 32

Visual Puzzles ................................................................................... 38

Answer Key ...................................................................................... 44

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What might grow after it rains?

Answer the above question by solving the five riddles below. Write each letter in the spaces at the bottom of the page. Make sure to read each riddle carefully.

My fifth letter

is in MISTY and in

PRETTY.

My first letter My second letter My third letter My fourth letter My fifth letter

My first letter

is in WINDY and in

DARK.

My third letter

is in LIGHTNING but not

in THUNDER.

My fourth letter

is in SOGGY but not in

GOOPY.

Riddles

Name ___________________________________________________ Date __________________________

Cloud Riddle

My second letter

is in RAINY but not in

RINSE.

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What might grow after it rains?

Answer the above question by solving the five riddles below. Write each letter in the spaces at the bottom of the page. Make sure to read each riddle carefully.

My fifth letter

is in MISTY and in

PRETTY.

My first letter My second letter My third letter My fourth letter My fifth letter

My first letter

is in WINDY and in

DARK.

My third letter

is in LIGHTNING but not

in THUNDER.

My fourth letter

is in SOGGY but not in

GOOPY.

Riddles

Name ___________________________________________________ Date __________________________

Cloud Riddle

My second letter

is in RAINY but not in

RINSE.

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Name ___________________________________________________ Date __________________________

Riddles

Cloud RiddleWhat might be cancelled if it rains?

Answer the above question by solving the six riddles below. Write each letter in the spaces at the bottom of the page. Make sure to read each riddle carefully.

My sixth letter

is in JUGGLER and in

FESTIVE.

My first letter

My second letter

My third letter

My fourth letter

My fifth letter

My sixth letter

My first letter

is in PUBLIC and in

PARTY.My second letter

is in BAND but not in

WIND.

My third letter

is in CROWD but not in

ALLOWED.My fourth letter

is in BALLOON and in

CANDY.

My fifth letter

is in KIDS but not in

TWIRLERS.

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Name ___________________________________________________ Date __________________________

Riddles

Balloon Riddle

My eighth letter is in SWEET

and SURPRISE.

What is something fun to receive?

Answer the above question by solving the eight riddles below. Write each letter in the spaces at the bottom of the page. Make sure to read each riddle carefully.

My first letter

My second letter

My third letter

My fourth letter

My fifth letter

My sixth letter

My seventh letter

My eighth letter

My first letter is in HAPPY

and in PEPPY.

My second letter is in CRAZY but

not in LAZY.

My third letter is in EAGER but not in ANGRY. My fourth letter

is in SASSY and in SILLY.

My fifth letter is in EXCITED and in TIRED.

My sixth letter is in NEW but not in BLUE.

My seventh letter is in TRUSTY

and in TREAT.

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