Bloom's Taxonomy Verb Picker
Pick a Bloom's Taxonomy level and browse action verbs you can use in lesson objectives, assessments, and rubrics. Click any verb to copy it to your clipboard.
Remember
Understand
Apply
Analyze
Evaluate
Create
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Try the Lesson Plan GeneratorFrequently Asked Questions
What is Bloom's Taxonomy?▾
Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework that classifies cognitive skills into six levels: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create. Teachers use it to write measurable learning objectives and design assessments that target specific thinking skills.
Why should I use Bloom's verbs in my lesson plans?▾
Using specific action verbs from Bloom's Taxonomy makes your learning objectives measurable and clear. Instead of vague goals like 'students will learn about ecosystems,' you get precise objectives like 'students will classify organisms by their role in a food web.'
What verbs should I avoid?▾
Avoid vague verbs like 'understand,' 'know,' 'learn,' and 'appreciate.' These are not measurable. Instead, use action verbs from the Bloom's level you're targeting — like 'identify' (Remember), 'explain' (Understand), or 'design' (Create).
Do I need to cover all six levels in every lesson?▾
No. Most lessons target 1-3 levels depending on the content and your students' readiness. A good unit might progress from lower levels (Remember, Understand) to higher levels (Analyze, Create) over multiple lessons.