Blooms Question TTypes

Pre-Reading Strategies
Learning Target: Provide evidence to support analysis of central ideas of a
text.
Team Brainstorm:
What are some
things you do before
reading a nonfiction
text, an article?
Write it
Say it
Pass it

LINK to article

Identity - Who am I?

Learning Target: Provide evidence to support analysis of central ideas of a
text.
Our Unit Essential Questions and summative all focus on Identity:
Who am I? How do I define myself? How does my identity continually
change and evolve?

Read the article from Psychology Today about Identity:

Identify the main idea.
Write down connections you make.
Identify words you don’t know.
Write down any questions you have about the article.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the article?

• The article explores different career paths and their impact on personal success.

• The article discusses how identity is a complex and evolving concept shaped by experiences, relationships, and values, and how it continues to develop throughout a person's life

• The article describes various social media platforms and their influence on personal identity.

• The article explains the importance of physical health and fitness in maintaining a strong sense of self

Active Reading Strategies

Learning Target: Provide evidence to support analysis of central ideas of a
text.

Question Types

Sometimes, it helps to have ideas
about the kinds of questions you

should ask!

Bloom’s Question Types

You have to think a bit more with each level!

●Remember

●Understand

●Apply

●Analyze

●Evaluate

●Create

Question Types

Learning Target: Provide evidence to support analysis of central ideas of a
text.

Remember

“Remember” questions ask you to
recall or identify specific places in

the text that answer factual

questions

●

Who?

●

Why?

●

What?

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How many?

●

When?

●

What does it mean?

●

Which is true/false?

​​TO DO: In your handout, write two
"remember" questions from the article

Multiple Choice

What does a "Remember" question mean in Bloom's Taxonomy?

• Understanding the meaning of information and being able to explain it in your own words.

• Using knowledge to solve problems or apply concepts in new situations

• Breaking down information into parts to explore relationships or patterns

• Recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, or answers from memory without necessarily understanding them.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is an example of a "Remember" type question?

• What is the main theory of identity discussed by Erik Erikson in the article?

• Can you explain why identity continues to evolve throughout life according to the article?

• How does the article define the process of identity formation?

• How might the concept of authenticity be applied to real-life situations?

Question Types

Learning Target: Provide evidence to support analysis of central ideas of a
text.

Understand

“Understand” questions ask you
go one step further than what is

actually stated in the text

Give an example of …

What are the expectations
for…

What would happen if …

What is the best definition of …

What does it mean that …

​​TO DO: In your handout, write two "understand" questions from the article

Multiple Choice

What does the "Understand" category mean in Bloom's Taxonomy?

• Recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, or answers from memory.

• Explaining ideas, interpreting information, or making connections between concepts.

• Evaluating information to make decisions or form judgments.

• Using knowledge to solve problems or apply concepts in new situations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is an example of an "Understand" type question?

• How can the concept of authenticity in the article help someone struggling with their sense of self?

• Who is the psychologist mentioned in the article that proposed a theory on identity development?

• How does the article define identity?

• What term does Erik Erikson use to describe the conflict adolescents face in identity development?

Question Types

Learning Target: Provide evidence to support analysis of central ideas of a
text.

Apply

“Apply” questions ask you take the

information in the text and

connect it to other situations or

environments

What would happen if …?

What is the main point?

What would the effect be if …?

From the information
provided, how would you do
____?

​TO DO: In your handout, create two "apply" questions from the article

Multiple Choice

What does the "Apply" category mean in Bloom's Taxonomy?

• Recalling facts, terms, or basic concepts from memory.

• Breaking down information into parts to explore relationships or patterns.

• Making judgments about the value of ideas or materials.

• Using knowledge or concepts in new situations or to solve problems.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is an example of an "Apply" type question?

• What is the definition of identity according to the article?

• How would you use the concept of identity evolution to understand someone going through a major life change?

• How does Erik Erikson’s theory explain the challenges of adolescence?

• Who proposed the theory of "identity versus role confusion" mentioned in the article?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn about different types of questions in Bloom's Taxonomy?

• It helps you memorize random facts.

• It teaches you how to ask and answer questions that encourage deeper thinking and understanding.

• It is a required part of the curriculum.

• It helps you identify the easiest questions to answer on a test.

Multiple Choice

How can understanding Bloom's Taxonomy help improve your learning?

• It helps you learn how to think in different ways, which makes studying easier and smarter.

• It shows you which questions to skip on exams.

Multiple Choice

Why are we learning about the "Remember," "Understand," and "Apply" categories in Bloom's Taxonomy?

• To memorize these terms for a quiz.

• To improve our vocabulary

• To make sure we pass the course.

• It helps you learn how to ask and answer questions that make you think more deeply about what you're studying.

Multiple Choice

How does knowing Bloom's Taxonomy benefit you as a student?

• It helps you find shortcuts in studying.

• It makes studying more difficult.

• It helps you figure out how well you know something and how to think about it more clearly.

• It only helps teachers prepare lessons.

Multiple Choice

Why is it valuable to understand the different levels of questions, such as "Understand" and "Apply"?

• So you can choose the easiest questions on a test.

• It helps you get better at learning and solving problems by thinking in different ways.

• So you can avoid difficult questions in your studies.

• So you can memorize more facts.

Open Ended

What new things did you learn from this lesson? List and explain at least two new things