Blooms Prompts
Knowledge Level
What happened
after....?
How many....?
Who was it that....?
Describe what
happened at.. .?
Who spoke to....?
Can you tell me
who....?
Find the meaning
of.. .?
What is....?
Which is true or
false.....?
Comprehension
Can you write in
your own words....?
Write a brief
outline.....
What do you think
could have happened next....?
Who do you
think.....?
What was the main
idea?
Who was the main
character?
Can you distinguish
between....?
What differences
exist between...?
Can you provide an
example of what you mean by....?
Can you provide a
definition for....?
Application
Do you know another
instance where....?
Could this have
happened in....?
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, develop a set of instructions about....?
Would this
information be useful if you had a ....?
Analysis
Which event could
not have happened if....?
If....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....?
What must have
happened when....?
How is...similar
to....?
What are some of the
problems of....?
Can you distinguish
between...?
What was the turning
point in the story?
What was the problem
with....?
What were some of
the motives behind....?
Synthesis
Can you design
a....to....?
What is a possible
solution to....?
What would happen
if....?
If you had access to
all resources, how would you deal with....?
How would you devise
your own way to....?
How many ways can
you....?
Can you create new
and unusual uses for....?
Can you develop a
proposal which would....?
How would you
compose a song about....?
Can you write a new
recipe for a tasty dish?
Evaluation
Is there a better
solution to....?
Judge the value
of....?
Defend your position
about....?
Do you think....is a
good or bad thing? Explain.
How would you have
handled....?
What changes
to...would you recommend? Why?
Do you believe....?
Are you a
....person? Why?
How would you feel
if....
How effective
are....?
What do you think
about....?