K-W-L Strategy
- 2. A KWL table, or KWL chart, is a graphical organizer designed to help in learning. The letters KWL are an acronym, for what students, in the course of a lesson, already know, want to know, and ultimately learn. It was created by Donna Ogle in 1986.
- 3. A KWL chart can be used for all subjects in a whole group or small group atmosphere. The chart is a comprehension strategy used to activate background knowledge prior to reading and is completely student centered.
- 4. It is a part of Constructivist Teaching Method where students move away from the old monotonous way of teaching- learning. In this particular methodology the students are given the space to learn by constructing their own learning pace and their own style of understanding a given topic or idea.
- 5. The K-W-L strategy serves several purposes: •Elicits students’ prior knowledge of the topic of the text. •Sets a purpose for reading. • Helps students to monitor their comprehension.
- 9. 1. Choose a text. This strategy works best with expository texts. 2. Create a K-W-L chart. The teacher should create a chart on the blackboard or on an overhead transparency. In addition, the students should have their own chart on which to record information. How to use the K-W-L strategy
- 10. 3. Ask students to brainstorm words, terms, or phrases they associate with a topic. The teacher and students record these associations in the K column of their charts. This is done until students run out of ideas.
- 11. 4. Ask students what they want to learn about the topic. The teacher and students record these questions in the W column of their charts. This is done until students run out of ideas for questions. If students respond with statements, turn them into questions before recording them in the W column.
- 12. 5. Have students read the text and fill out the L column of their charts. Students should look for the answers to the questions in their W column. Students can fill out their L columns either during or after reading. 6. Discuss the information that students recorded in the L column.