Knowledge

Potential activities and products

Useful
Sample Question Stems
Verbs

tell What happened after...? Make a list of the main events..

list How many...? Make a timeline of events.
describe Who was it that...? Make a facts chart.
relate Can you name the...? Write a list of any pieces of information you can remember.
locate Describe what happened at...? List all the .... in the story.
write Who spoke to...? Make a chart showing...
find Can you tell why...? Make an acrostic.
state Find the meaning of...? Recite a poem.
name What is...?
Which is true or false...?

Comprehension

Potential activities and products

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Sample Question Stems
Verbs

explain Can you write in your own words...? Cut out or draw pictures to show a particular event.
interpret Can you write a brief outline...? Illustrate what you think the main idea was.
outline What do you think could of happened Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of events.
discuss next...? Write and perform a play based on the story.
distinguish Who do you think...? Retell the story in your words.
predict What was the main idea...? Paint a picture of some aspect you like.
restate Who was the key character...? Write a summary report of an event.
translate Can you distinguish between...? Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence of events.
compare What differences exist between...? Make a colouring book.
describe Can you provide an example of what you
mean...?
Can you provide a definition for...?
 Application

Potential activities and products

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Sample Question Stems
Verbs

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

Analysis

Potential activities and products

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Sample Question Stems
Verbs

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

Synthesis

Potential activities and products

Useful Sample Question Stems
Verbs

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

Evaluation

Potential activities and products

Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems

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