New York State Elementary Test Prep- ELA 4- 2nd Grade -Graphic Org. KWL lesson

Hmmm... what could the letters KWL mean?

A KWL chart will help you...
think and learn
when you are reading.

K=Know (What do I know?)

In this column you write what you already know about the topic.
This will start you thinking about your topic.

W=Want (I want to learn?)

In this column you write what you want to learn about the topic.
This will give you something to look for when you read.

L=Learn (What did I learn?)

In this column you write what you learned after reading.
Then you check your want column and see if you found all your answers.

Here is how to set up a KWL chart:

___________Cats_____________ The title of your reading goes here!
(K) What do I know?	(W) I want to learn?	(L) What did I learn?
1. Cats come in many different colors.	1. How big do cats get?	1. Cats can get as big as 12 - 20 inches long.
2. Cats have long and short fur.	2. How much do cats weigh when they are adults.	2. The average cat weighs 5-20 pounds.
3. Cats are pets to many people.	3. Where was the first cat from?	3. Cats are believed to come from the African Wildcat.

animal

Now it's your turn.
Click on the cat below to practice using a KWL!