Bloom's Questions and Activities
Knowledge
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products

tell
list
describe
relate
locate
write
find
state
name

    What happened after...?
    How many...?
    Who was it that...?
    Can you name the...?
    Describe what happened at...?
    Who spoke to...?
    Can you tell why...?
    Find the meaning of...?
    What is...?
    Which is true or false...?

    Make a list of the main events..
    Make a timeline of events.
    Make a facts chart.
    Write a list of any pieces of information
    you can remember.
    List all the .... in the story.
    Make a chart showing...
    Make an acrostic.
    Recite a poem.
Comprehension
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products

explain
interpret
outline
discuss
distinguish
predict
restate
translate
compare
describe

    Can you write in your own words...?
    Can you write a brief outline...?
    What do you think could of happened next...?
    Who do you think...?
    What was the main idea...?
    Who was the key character...?
    Can you distinguish between...?
    What differences exist between...?
    Can you provide an example of what you
    mean...?
    Can you provide a definition for...?

    Cut out or draw pictures to show a
    particular event.
    Illustrate what you think the main idea
    was.
    Make a cartoon strip showing the
    sequence of events.
    Write and perform a play based on the
    story.
    Retell the story in your words.
    Paint a picture of some aspect you like.
    Write a summary report of an event.
    Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the
    sequence of events.
    Make a coloring book.
Application
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products

solve
show
use
illustrate
construct
complete
examine
classify

    Do you know another instance where...?
    Could this have happened in...?
    Can you group by characteristics such as...?
    What factors would you change if...?
    Can you apply the method used to some
    experience of your own...?
    What questions would you ask of...?
    From the information given, can you develop a
    set of instructions about...?
    Would this information be useful if you had a..?

    Construct a model to demonstrate how it
    will work.
    Make a diorama to illustrate an important
    event.
    Make a scrapbook about the areas of
    study.
    Make a paper mache map to include
    relevant information about an event.
    Take a collection of photographs to
    demonstrate a particular point.
    Make up a puzzle game suing the ideas
    from the study area.
    Make a clay model of an item in the
    material.
    Design a market strategy for your product
    using a known strategy as a model.
    Dress a doll in national costume.
    Paint a mural using the same materials.
    Write a textbook about... for others.
Analysis
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products

analyze
distinguish
examine
compare
contrast
investigate
categories
identify
explain
separate
advertise

    Which events could have happened...?
    I ... happened, what might the ending have
    been?
    How was this similar to...?
    What was the underlying theme of...?
    What do you see as other possible outcomes?
    Why did ... changes occur?
    Can you compare your ... with that presented
    in...?
    Can you explain what must have happened
    when...?
    How is ... similar to ...?
    What are some of the problems of...?
    Can you distinguish between...?
    What were some of the motives behind...?
    What was the turning point in the game?
    What was the problem with...?

    Design a questionnaire to gather
    information.
    Write a commercial to sell a new product.
    Conduct an investigation to produce
    information to support a view.
    Make a flow chart to show the critical
    stages.
    Construct a graph to illustrate selected
    information.
    Make a jigsaw puzzle.
    Make a family tree showing relationships.
    Put on a play about the study area.
    Write a biography of the study person.
    Prepare a report about the area of study.
    Arrange a party. Make all the
    arrangements and record the steps
    needed.
    Review a work of art in terms of form,
    color and texture.
Synthesis
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products

create
invent
compose
predict
plan
construct
design
imagine
propose
devise
formulate
    Can you design a ... to ...?
    Why not compose a song about...?
    Can you see a possible solution to...?
    If you had access to all resources how would
    you deal with...?
    Why don't you devise your own way to deal
    with...?
    What would happen if...?
    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...

    Invent a machine to do a specific task.
    Design a building to house your study.
    Create a new product. Give it a name and
    plan a marketing campaign.
    Write about your feelings in relation to...
    Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role
    play, song or pantomime about...?
    Design a record, book, or magazine cover
    for...?
    Make up a new language code and write
    material suing it.
    Sell an idea.
    Devise a way to...
    Compose a rhythm or put new words to a
    known melody.
Evaluation
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products

judge
select
choose
decide
justify
debate
verify
argue
recommend
assess
discuss
rate
prioritize
determine

    Is there a better solution to...
    Judge the value of...
    Can you defend your position about...?
    Do you think ... is a good or a bad thing?
    How would you have handled...?
    What changes to ... would you recommend?
    Do you believe?
    Are you a ... person?
    How would you feel if...?
    How effective are...?
    What do you think about...?

    Prepare a list of criteria to judge a ...
    show. Indicate priority and ratings.
    Conduct a debate about an issue of
    special interest.
    Make a booklet about 5 rules you see as
    important. Convince others.
    Form a panel to discuss views, e.g.
    "Learning at School."
    Write a letter to ... advising on changes
    needed at...
    Write a half yearly report.
    Prepare a case to present your view
    about...
Dalton, J. & Smith, D. (1986) “Extending Children’s Special Abilities – Strategies for primary classrooms”  p. 36-7