What is DOK ???
Depth of Knowledge
Introduction to the TYPE of questioning :
DOK Stem Questions
DOK 1
Can you recall _____?
When did _____ happen?
Who was _____?
How can you recognize _____?
DOK 2
Can you explain how ___ affected ___?
How would you apply what you learned to develop _____?
How would you compare _____?
Contrast? _____
How would you classify the type of _____?
DOK 3
How is ____related to ____?
What conclusions can you draw ____?
How would you adapt _____ to create a different _____?
How would you test _____?
DOK 4
Write a thesis, drawing conclusions from multiple sources.
Design and conduct an experiment. Gather information to develop alternative explanations for the results of an experiment.
Write a research paper on a topic.
Apply information from one text to another text to develop persuasive argument.
Depth of Knowledge Level 1 Verbs :
Activities for Level 1 of DOK :
Depth of Knowledge Level 2 Verbs :
Activities for Level 2 of DOK :
2. Create a questionnaire or survey to answer a question.
Depth of Knowledge Level 3 Verbs :
Activities for Level 3 of DOK :
2. Write an essay, short story, poem, or play.
Depth of Knowledge Level 4 Verbs :
Activities for Level 4 of DOK :
2. Write a persuasive paper. Persuade the reader that downloading books on devices are better than reading from an actual book.