Learning objectives can be planned at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Behavioral objectives are best suited for knwoledge and comprehension levels; problem-solving objectives and expressive objectives are best suited for application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation levels.
 
 
 

Examples of Objectives	Appropriate Action Verbs
Knowledge Level Can recognize and recall specific terms, facts and symbols.	Knowledge Level Find, locate, identify, list, recite, memorize, recognize, name, repeat, point to, match, pick, choose, state, select, record, spell, say, show, circle, or underline.
Comprehension Level Can understand the main idea of material heard, viewed, or read. Is able to interpret or summarize the ideas in their own words.	Comprehension Level Explain, define, translate, relate, demonstrate, caculate, discuss, express in own words, write, review, report, paraphrase, summarize.
Application Level Is able to apply an abstract idea in an concrete situation, to solve a problem or relate it to prior experiences.	Application Level Change, adapt, employ, use, make, construct, demostrate, compute, calcualte, illustrate, modify, prepare, put into action, solve, do.
Analysis Level Can break down a concept or idea into its constituent parts. Is able to identify relationships among elements, cause and effect, similiarities and differences.	Analysis Level Classify, distinguish, categorize, deduce, dissect, examine, compare, contrast, divide, catalog, inventory, outline, chart, survey.
Synthesis Level Is able to put together elements in new and original ways. Creates patterns or structures that were not there before	Synthesis Level Combine, create, develop, design, construct, build, arrange, assemble, collect, concoct, connect, devise, hypothesisze, invent, imagine, plan, generate, revise, organize, produce.
Evaluation Level Makes informed judgments about the value of ideas or materials. Uses standards and criteria to support opinions and views.	Evaluation Level Appraise, critique, consider, decide, assess, choose, conclude, debate, judge, editorialize, give opinion, grade, rank, prioritize, value.

 
 
 
 

Model Lesson Plan
 
 

Title of Lesson:
 

Subject Area:
 

Grade Level:
 

DESCRIPTION OR OUTCOME STATEMENT:
 

OBJECTIVES:
 

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MATERIALS AND RESOURCES:
 
 

PROCEDURES (What will you be doing? What will students be doing?)

1. Motivation:
 

2. Statement of Purpose:
 

3. Teacher modeling or Demonstration:
 

4. Check for Understanding:
 

5. Guided Practice or Activity:
 

6. Independent Practice or Activity:
 

ASSESSMENT PLAN:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Instructor: Dr. Robbie W. Strickland, Ed.D.
                  Professor, Secondary Education
                 rstrickl@valdosta.edu
                  912-333-5927

College of Education

Valdosta State University -

Valdosta,GA 31698