Graphic organizer template

Know/Want-To-Know/Learned organizers, commonly known as K-W-L or KWL charts, have been popular since they were introduced by Donna Ogle in 1986.

Initially, these charts were used in ELA with nonfiction reading to encourage better comprehension and critical thinking.

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Over time, teachers and students realized that KWL graphic organizers were ideal to use with nearly any subject, and they even developed some expansions. Our big KWL chart bundle includes options for every age and subject, and it’s completely free!

How To Use a KWL Chart

Encourage your students to think of these graphic organizers as a living document, one they’ll add to throughout their study of a particular topic.

In the beginning, introduce the chart and practice completing it together, filling in a large KWL chart of your own to share with the whole class. Over time, students can create and complete these charts on their own, helping to organize their thin