KWL+Q

Research connection:
According to Ogle, 1986, Carr and Ogle, 1987, and Willis, 1995, KWL provides student opportunity to learn how to
comprehend and to improve reading, listening, and learning tasks.

Step by step:
Step 1
Introduction of the topic, such as read aloud, class discussion, video or DVD, etc.
Step 2
Invite student to share and write on their charts what they already Know about the topic. This could be done
independently, in pairs, small groups etc.
Step 3
Investigate what students Want to know about the topic. Have them write it on their chart under the W.
Step 4
When the topic of study comes to a close students need to return to the KWL-chart. Teacher will ask the
students to review the K and the W columns of their KWL-chart. Follow up with a discussion about what
they have Learned from this unit of study and have them write their thoughts in the L-column.
Step 5
Have students extend the learning process by generating questions not answered during review of the KWL-
chart. These questions should be written down in the Q-column.


Topic: Fruits and Vegetables

What I KNOW What I WANT to Know What I LEARNED QUESTIONS
Many different fruits
and veg available
Nutrients:
Which fruit and veg contain nutrients
necessary to health?
Sources:
Spring, summer, fall, and winter
fruits: South American Produce
available in off seasons in North
America
Where in South America?




Contain many vitamins DRA (daily recommended allowance:)
How much should a person eat daily?
DRA:
3-5 servings of veg needed daily
2-4 servings fruit needed daily
Can you alternate fruits and
vegetables at will?
Should be eaten every
day
Benefits: What are the health benefits of
eating lots of fruit and veg?
Nutrients:
Vitamin Ccitrus, tomatoes
Vitamin B2green leafy veg
Vitamin Ayellow veg
Calciumgreen leafy veg

They are good for your
body
Benefits:
Antioxidantshelp blood vessels
stay healthy
Fiberhelps digestive system
health
Vitaminsfor healthy heart, eyes,
hair, teeth, gums


They are low in fat and
calories {Minus sign
here (-) for incorrect
infosome veggies are
high fat, learned in
reading}
Low fatmany are, but some
arent, i.e. peas, bananas, avocados
(+ here for corrected information)
Is the fat in vegetables as bad for
you as the fat in potato chips?
Can consume in solid or
juice form

Can purchase fresh,
canned, or frozen

Found world wide




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Name_____________________________________ Date______________________________________
Teacher___________________________________ Assignment_________________________________

Topic:
What I KNOW What I WANT to Know What I LEARNED QUESTIONS