KWL Charts

Hang 3 sheets of butcher paper on the front board (you can also do this with students by having each of them make a 3 section flip book)


Label one "K," one "W," and one "L"
K- What we know already
W- What we wonder
L- What we learned


Complete the K column


Complete the W column


After completing the unit or lesson, have the students fill in the L column with what they learned. 


Why it works...

• Helps students activate background knowledge
• Helps them make connections between new information and prior knowledge
• Encourages curiosity and engagement 

Source: Tompkins, G. E. (2008). Literacy for the 21^st century: a balanced approach. Pearson

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