Bloom's Taxonomy of Thinking Process

STUDENT WORKSHEET

DIRECTIONS: On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions for each of the different learning styles. Follow the specific directions for each of these questions. If chapters are referred to in the question, use that chapter to help construct your answer.

KNOWLEDGE: What is the Bumblebee?

COMPREHENSION: Explain the Handyman's purpose in "manufacturing nightmares" for Barney.

APPLICATION: The book points out that bumblebees fly although the laws of science say they can't. Think of something that overcomes incredible odds. Explain what it is that makes this particular thing defeat the odds.

ANALYSIS: Compare Barney's attitudes toward suicide in Chapter 20 with his suicidal tendencies in Chapters 21-22. What is the difference in these attitudes? What specific things cause the attitudes to change?

SYNTHESIS: Think about who Barney would be without the character Mazzo. If Mazzo were not a character in the book, how would the character development of Barney be different? State how he would be different in one sentence and then cite three examples from the actual book that prove your premise.

EVALUATION: Critique Barney's mental health at the end of the novel. He is hell-bent on committing suicide and then in the last chapter, suicide isn't even a thought anymore. Judge if Barney will ever be suicidal again. Justify your answer with evidence from the text.