• compare and discriminate between ideas
• assess value of theories, presentations
• make choices based on reasoned argument
• verify value of evidence
• recognize subjectivity

• agree
• appraise
• assess
• award
• choose
• compare & contrast
• conclude
• criticize

• critique
• decide
• deduct
• defend
• determine
• disprove
• dispute
• estimate
• evaluate

• explain
• influence
• interpret
• judge
• justify
• mark
• measure
• opinion
• perceive

• prioritize
• prove
• rate
• recommend
• re-frame
• rule on
• select
• support
• value

• Do you agree with the actions...? with the outcome...?
• What is your opinion of...?
• How would you prove...? Disprove...?
• Can you asses the value or importance of...?
• Would it be better if...?
• Why did they (the character) choose...?
• What would you recommend...?
• How would you rate the...?
• What would you cite to defend the actions...?
• How would you evaluate...?
• How could you determine...?
• What choice would you have made...?
• What would you select...?
• How would you prioritize...?
• What judgment would you make about...?
• Based on what you know, how would you explain...?
• What information would you use to support the view...?
• How would you justify...?
• What data was used to make the conclusion...?
• Why was it better that...?
• How would you prioritize the facts...?
• How would you compare the ideas...? People...?

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• Prepare a list of criteria to judge a ... show. Indicate priority and ratings.
• Conduct a debate about an issue of special interest.
• Make a booklet about 5 rules you see as important. Convince others.
• Form a panel to discuss views, eg "Learning at School."
• Write a letter to ... advising on changes needed at...
• Write a half yearly report.
• Prepare a case to present your view about...

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