Using a KWL Chart before reading enables your brain to connect to what you will be reading about. Once your brain has made a connection to a topic in reading, your ability to stay focused and active while reading increases, causing your comprehension to increase.
Explore the chart below to better understand each component of the KWL Chart.
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What do I already know about the topic?
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What do I want or need to know about the topic?
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What did I learn after reading about the topic?
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