KWL Chart

Before reading, students list what they Know and Want to know; after, what they Learned.

Procedure

1. Draw a three-column chart: K (Know), W (Want to know), L (Learned).
2. Students brainstorm and fill K column individually, then share.
3. Students generate questions for W column.
4. Read the text.
5. Complete the L column and compare with K and W.

Tips

• The W column sets a genuine reading purpose — students read to answer their OWN questions.
• Works for listening tasks too.