Bloom's Taxonomy Key Words, Guiding Questions, Card to Place on Rings

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KNOWLEDGE

KEY WORDS

tell
list
describe
relate
locate
write
find
state

name
who
what
when
memorize
record
identify

GUIDING QUESTIONS

What happened after...?
What do you know about…?
Can you find out about…?
How many...?
Who was it that...?
Can you name the...?
Describe what happened at...?
Who spoke to...?
Find the meaning of...?
What is it called?
Which is true or false...?
Can you remember…?
Where does it say…?
Where does it say…?

PRODUCTS

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

KEY WORDS

cite
tell
infer
report
show
explain
identify
locate
discuss
classify

describe
translate
recognize
summarize
paraphrase
outline
relate

GUIDING QUESTIONS

What do you understand…?
Why do you think…?
Can you give a reason for…
Can you explain how/why/what…?
Why did…?
Why does…?
Which is_______and why_________?
Can you write in your own words...?
What was the main idea...?
Who was the key character...?
What differences exist between...?
Can you provide an example of what you mean...?
Can you provide a definition for...?

PRODUCTS

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

KEYWORDS

apply
build
choose
construct
demonstrate
develop
draw
experiment
illustrate
interview
model
organize
plan

select
solve
utilize
explain
discover
practice
collect
teach
relate
transfer,
predict
determine

GUIDING QUESTIONS

Can you explain why/how/which…?
What would you have done…?
What do you think will happen/would have happened next?
What makes you think…?
How would you use…?
How would you organize…?
Why is ______an example of________?
How could ______be improved?
How could this ________be further developed?
What would you use for…?
From the information given, can you develop a set of instructions about...?

PRODUCTS

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.Make a coloring book.

ANALYSIS

KEY WORDS

analyze
distinguish
examine
compare
contrast
investigate
categorise
identify
explain
separate
advertise
survey
dissect
outline
contrast

identify
compare
examine
discover
organize
correlate
prioritize
combine
separate
diagram
differentiate
distinguish
categorize
investigate

GUIDING QUESTIONS

How would you group/sort/categorise/classify?
Can you work out the parts/features/structure of…?
Can you tell why…?
Find the meaning of…?
How can you show the differences/similarities of……?
What patterns can you find…..?
What evidence can you find to…….?
What can you infer/conclude from…….?
What is important…..what is irrelevant?
How does ________relate to______?
What is the emerging theme….?
Which events could have happened?
Why did _______changes occur?
What do you see as other possible outcomes?

PRODUCTS

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, colour and texture.

SYNTHESIS

KEY WORDS

create
invent
compose
predict
plan
construct
design
imagine
propose
devise
formulate

make
generate
assemble
solve
elaborate
solve
incorporate
rearrange

GUIDING QUESTIONS

Can you see a possible solution to...?
Suppose you could _, what would you do?
Create new and unusual uses for...?
Can you develop a proposal which would...
Can you think of a better way to……?
What would you have done if…..?
How would you change to make a new…?
Given the choice, what would you do….?
Could you invent a new way to…..?
What might you add/remove to improve.?
Are there any other ways you could….?

PRODUCTS

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

KEY WORDS

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

revise
conclude
inerpret
evaluate
prove
support
defend

GUIDING QUESTIONS

Is there a better solution to...
Can you defend your position about...?
How would you have handled...?
What changes to ___ would you recommend?
Do you believe?
How would you feel if...?
How effective are...?
What do you think about...?
How successful was………?
How would you rate……?
What makes ……good/bad/average?
What went well/didn’t go well?
What did you find out……?
What would you recommend?

PRODUCTS

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, eg "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...

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