Bloom’s Taxonomy
Useful Verbs
Tell
list
describe
relate
locate
write
find
state
name
Useful Verbs
explain
interpret
outline
discuss
distinguish
predict
restate
translate
compare
describe
Useful Verbs
solve
show
use
illustrate
construct
complete
examine
classify
Knowledge
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
What happened after...?
Make a list of the main events.
How many...?
Make a timeline of events.
Who was it that...?
Make a facts chart.
Can you name the...?
Write a list of any pieces of information you can
Describe what happened at...?
remember.
Who spoke to...?
List all the.... in the story.
Can you tell why...?
Make a chart showing...
Find the meaning of...?
Make an acrostic.
What is...?
Recite a poem.
Which is true or false...?
Comprehension
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
Can you write in your own words...?
Cut out or draw pictures to show a
Can you write a brief outline...?
particular event.
What do you think could have
Illustrate what you think the main idea was.
happened next...?
Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of
Whom do you think...?
events.
What was the main idea...?
Write and perform a play based on the story.
Who was the key character...?
Retell the story in your words.
Can you distinguish between...?
Paint a picture of some aspect you like.
What differences exist between...?
Write a summary report of an event.
Can you provide an example of what
Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence of
you mean...?
events.
Can you provide a definition for...?
Make a coloring book.
Application*
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
Do you know another instance
Construct a model to demonstrate how it will work.
where...?
Make a diorama to illustrate an important event.
Could this have happened in...?
Make a scrapbook about the areas of study.
Can you group by characteristics
Make a paper-mache map to include relevant
such as...?
information about an event.
What factors would you change if...?
Take a collection of photographs to demonstrate a
Can you apply the method used to
particular point.
some experience of your own...?
Make up a puzzle game suing the ideas from the
What questions would you ask of...?
study area.
From the information given, can you
Make a clay model of an item in the material.
develop a set of instructions about...? Design a market strategy for your product using a
Would this information be useful if you known strategy as a model.
had a...?
Dress a doll in national costume.
Paint a mural using the same materials.
Write a textbook about... for others.
Useful Verbs
analyze
distinguish
examine
compare
contrast
investigate
categorize
identify
explain
separate
advertise
Useful Verbs
create
invent
compose
predict
plan
construct
design
imagine
propose
devise
formulate
Useful Verbs
judge
select
choose
decide
justify
debate
verify
argue
recommend
assess
discuss
rate
prioritize
determine
Analysis*
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
Which events could have
Design a questionnaire to gather information.
happened...?
Write a commercial to sell a new product.
I ... happened, what might the ending
Conduct an investigation to produce information to
have been?
support a view.
How was this similar to...?
Make a flow chart to show the critical stages.
What was the underlying theme of...?
Construct a graph to illustrate selected
What do you see as other possible
information.
outcomes?
Make a jigsaw puzzle.
Why did ... changes occur?
Make a family tree showing relationships.
Can you compare your ... with that
Put on a play about the study area.
presented in...?
Write a biography of the study person.
Can you explain what must have
Prepare a report about the area of study.
happened when...?
Arrange a party. Make all the arrangements and
How is ... similar to...?
record the steps needed.
What are some of the problems of...?
Review a work of art in terms of form, color, and
texture.
Synthesis*
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
Can you design a ... to...?
Invent a machine to do a
Why not compose a song about...?
specific task.
Can you see a possible solution to...? Design a building to house your study.
If you had access to all resources,
Create a new product. Give it a name and plan a
how would you deal with...?
marketing campaign.
Why don't you devise your own way
Write about your feelings in relation to...
to deal with...?
Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role play,
What would happen if...?
song, or pantomime about...?
How many ways can you...?
Design a record, book, or magazine cover for...?
Can you create new and unusual
Make up a new language code and write material
uses for...?
suing it.
Can you write a new recipe for a tasty Sell an idea.
dish?
Evaluation*
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
Is there a better solution to...?
Prepare a list of criteria to judge a ... show.
Judge the value of...
Indicate priority and ratings.
Can you defend your position
Conduct a debate about an issue of special
about...?
interest.
Do you think ... is a good or a bad
Make a booklet about 5 rules you see as
thing?
important. Convince others.
How would you have handled...?
Form a panel to discuss views, e.g. "Learning at
What changes to ... would you
School."
recommend?
Write a letter to ... advising on changes needed
Do you believe?
at...
Are you a ... person?
Write a half yearly report.
How would you feel if...?
Prepare a case to present your view about...
How effective are...?
What do you think about...?