Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy- Verbs, Sample question stems, Potential activities and products
Remembering Understanding Applying
Tell, list, describe,
relate, locate, write,
find, state name,
VERBS
identify, label, recall,
define, recognize,
match, reproduce,
memorize, draw, select,
write, recite
What happened after...?
How many...?
Who was it that...?
Can you name the...?
Describe what
happened at....
Who spoke to...?
SAMPLE QUESTION STEMS
Can you tell why...?
Find the meaning of....
What is...?
Which is true or
false...?
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Analyzing
Explain, interpret, outline,
discuss, distinguish,
predict, restate, translate,
compare, describe, relate,
generalize, summarize,
paraphrase, convert,
demonstrate, visualize,
find out more information
about
Can you write in your
own words...?
Can you write a brief
outline...?
What do you think could
have happened next...?
Who do you think...?
What was the main
idea...?
Can you distinguish
between...?
What differences exist
between...?
Can you provide an
example of what you
mean...?
Can you provide a
definition for...?
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Evaluating
Solve, show, use,
illustrate, construct,
complete, examine,
classify, choose, interpret,
make, change, apply,
produce, translate,
calculate, manipulate,
modify
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...?
Creating
Analyze, distinguish, Judge, select, choose, Create, invent, compose,
examine, compare, decide, justify, debate, predict, plan, construct,
contrast, investigate verify, argue, recommend, design, imagine, propose,
categorize, identify, assess, discuss, rate, devise, formulate,
explain, separate, prioritize, determine, combine, hypothesize,
advertise, take apart, weigh, critique, evaluate, originate, add to, forecast
differentiate, subdivide, defend
deduce
If ... happened, what Is there a better solution Can you design a ... to ...?
might the ending have to...? Why not compose a song
been? Judge the value of.... about...?
How was this similar Can you defend your Can you see a possible
to...? position about...? solution to...?
What was the underlying Do you think ... is a good If you had access to all
theme of...? or a bad thing? resources how would you
What do you see as other How would you have deal with...?
possible outcomes? handled...? Why don't you devise
Why did ... changes What changes to ... would your own way to deal
occur? you recommend? with...?
Can you compare your ... Do you believe …? What would happen if...?
with that presented in...? Are you a ... person? How many ways can
Can you explain what How would you feel if...? you...?
must have happened How effective are...? Can you create new and
when...? What do you think unusual uses for...?
What are some of the about...? Can you write a new
problems of...? recipe for a tasty dish?
Can you distinguish Can you develop a
between...? proposal which would...?
What were some of the
motives behind...?
What was the turning
point in the game?
What was the problem
with...?
 Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy- Verbs, Sample question stems, Potential activities and products
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Make a list of the main Cut out or draw pictures Construct a model to Design a questionnaire to Prepare a list of criteria to Invent a machine to do a
events. to show a particular event. demonstrate how it will gather information. judge a ... show. Indicate specific task.
Make a timeline of Illustrate what you think work. Write a commercial to sell priority and ratings. Design a building to
events. the main idea was. Make a diorama to a new product. Conduct a debate about an house your study.
Make a facts chart. Make a cartoon strip illustrate an important Conduct an investigation issue of special interest. Create a new product.
POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCTS

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.
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.
event. to produce information to Make a booklet about 5 Give it a name and plan a
Make a scrapbook about support a view. rules you see as marketing campaign.
the areas of study. Make a flow chart to important. Convince Write about your feelings
Make a paper-mache map show the critical stages. others. in relation to...
to include relevant Construct a graph to Form a panel to discuss Write a TV show, play,
information about an illustrate selected views, e.g. "Learning at puppet show, role play,
event. information. School." song or pantomime
Take a collection of Make a jigsaw puzzle. Write a letter to ... about...
photographs to Make a family tree advising changes needed Design a record, book, or
demonstrate a particular showing relationships. at... magazine cover for...
point. Put on a play about the Write a half yearly report. Make up a new language
Make up a puzzle game study area. Prepare a case to present code and write material
using the ideas from the Write a biography of the your view about... using it.
study area. study person. Sell an idea.
Make a clay model of an Prepare a report about the Devise a way to...
item in the material. area of study. Compose a rhythm or put
Design a market strategy Arrange a party. Make all new words to a known
for your product using a the arrangements and melody.
known strategy as a record the steps needed.
model. Review a work of art in
Dress a doll in national terms of form, color and
costume. texture.
Paint a mural using the
same materials.
Write a textbook about...
for others.

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