The six levels of Bloom's taxonomy, from lowest to highest, are: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. These different levels of Bloom's taxonomy have become an extremely useful guide for teachers in planning classroom lesson plans and classroom objectives. You can even find a list of verbs to help teachers design lesson plans in the Bloom's Taxonomy Verb Chart located on this web site: http://www.teaching-tips-machine.com/blooms_taxonomy.htm

1. Knowledge
Useful Sample Question Potential activities and products
Verbs Stems
tell What happened Make a list of the main events..
list after...? Make a timeline of events.
describe How many...? Make a facts chart.
relate Who was it that...? Write a list of any pieces of information you
locate Can you name the...? can remember.
write Describe what List all the .... in the story.
find happened at...? Make a chart showing...
state Who spoke to...? Make an acrostic.
name Can you tell why...? Recite a poem.
Find the meaning of...?
What is...?
Which is true or
false...?
Comprehension
Useful Sample Question Potential activities and products
Verbs Stems
explain Can you write in Cut out or draw pictures to show a particular
interpret your own words...? event.
outline Can you write a brief Illustrate what you think the main idea was.
discuss outline...? Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of
distinguish What do you think events.
predict could of happened Write and perform a play based on the story.
restate next...? Retell the story in your words.
translate Who do you think...? Paint a picture of some aspect you like.
compare What was the main Write a summary report of an event.
describe idea...? Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence
Who was the key of events.
character...? Make a colouring book.
Can you distinguish
between...?
What differences
exist between...?
Can you provide an
example of what you
mean...?
Can you provide a
definition for...?

2. Application
Useful Sample Question Potential activities and products
Verbs Stems
solve Do you know another Construct a model to demonstrate how it will
show instance where...? work.
use Could this have Make a diorama to illustrate an important
illustrate happened in...? event.
construct Can you group by Make a scrapbook about the areas of study.
complete characteristics such Make a paper-mache map to include relevant
examine as...? information about an event.
classify What factors would Take a collection of photographs to
you change if...? demonstrate a particular point.
Can you apply the Make up a puzzle game suing the ideas from
method used to some the study area.
experience of your Make a clay model of an item in the material.
own...? Design a market strategy for your product
What questions would using a known strategy as a model.
you ask of...? Dress a doll in national costume.
From the information Paint a mural using the same materials.
given, can you Write a textbook about... for others.
develop a set of
instructions about...?
Would this information
be useful if you had a
...?

3. Analysis
Useful Sample Question Stems Potential activities and products
Verbs
analyze Which events could have Design a questionnaire to gather
distinguish happened...? information.
examine I ... happened, what might Write a commercial to sell a new
compare the ending have been? product.
contrast How was this similar to...? Conduct an investigation to produce
investigate What was the underlying information to support a view.
categorize theme of...? Make a flow chart to show the critical
identify What do you see as other stages.
explain possible outcomes? Construct a graph to illustrate
separate Why did ... changes occur? selected information.
advertise Can you compare your ... Make a jigsaw puzzle.
with that presented in...? Make a family tree showing
Can you explain what must relationships.
have happened when...? Put on a play about the study area.
How is ... similar to ...? Write a biography of the study
What are some of the person.
problems of...? Prepare a report about the area of
Can you distinguish study.
between...? Arrange a party. Make all the
What were some of the arrangements and record the steps
motives behind...? needed.
What was the turning point Review a work of art in terms of
in the game? form, color and texture.
What was the problem
with...?

4. Synthesis
Useful Sample Question Potential activities and products
Verbs Stems
create Can you design a ... Invent a machine to do a specific task.
invent to ...? Design a building to house your study.
compose Why not compose a Create a new product. Give it a name and
predict song about...? plan a marketing campaign.
plan Can you see a Write about your feelings in relation to...
construct possible solution to...? Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role
design If you had access to play, song or pantomime about...?
imagine all resources how Design a record, book, or magazine cover
propose would you deal for...?
devise with...? Make up a new language code and write
formulate Why don't you devise material suing it.
your own way to deal Sell an idea.
with...? Devise a way to...
What would happen Compose a rhythm or put new words to a
if...? known melody.
How many ways can
you...?
Can you create new
and unusual uses
for...?
Can you write a new
recipe for a tasty
dish?
can you develop a
proposal which
would...

5. Evaluation
Useful Sample Question Potential activities and products
Verbs Stems
judge Is there a better Prepare a list of criteria to judge a ...
select solution to... show. Indicate priority and ratings.
choose Judge the value of... Conduct a debate about an issue of
decide Can you defend your special interest.
justify position about...? Make a booklet about 5 rules you see
debate Do you think ... is a as important. Convince others.
verify good or a bad thing? Form a panel to discuss views, eg
argue How would you have "Learning at School."
recommend handled...? Write a letter to ... advising on changes
assess What changes to ... needed at...
discuss would you Write a half yearly report.
rate recommend? Prepare a case to present your view
prioritise Do you believe? about...
determine Are you a ... person?
How would you feel
if...?
How effective are...?
What do you think
about...?