Transcript KWL Powerpoint

How to Use a KWL chart to
benefit your students.
By: Chelsea Wewers
What is a KWL Chart??
 A KWL chart helps a child organize thoughts.
 K stands for what the child knows before the activity or
book. W stands for what the child wants to learn about
the subject or what we wonder, and L stands for what
the child has learned.
 This chart is used in class as well but can be a great tool
for parents at home whose children have trouble
connecting thoughts and organizing information.
How does a KWL Chart benefit a
student??
 First, a student can use a chart for reading a book.
The chart helps the student comprehend what they
are reading.
 Second, a KWL chart is a great way for visual
learners to see the information.
What subject areas are best for KWL
Charts??
 Reading- any books can
be put into a KWL chart
from fantasy to nonfiction.
 History is also a good
subject to use the KWL
chart in.
 Before reading a
chapter figure out what
they know and use the
chart to help remember
what they read in the
chapter afterwards.
Some Lesson Examples….
 A KWL chart can be used
for a biography over
historical figures or a
biography theme in
reading.
 Lesson Example:
 http://www.learnnc.org/
lp/pages/2839
 Use a KWL chart for back
to school. Let students
use chart to get to know
their classmates.
 Lesson Example:
 http://www.scholastic.c
om/teachers/lessonplan/kwl-chart
KWL Chart Example: Cheetahs
What we
Know
• Have
Spots
• Fast
What we
Wonder
What we
Learned
• Are they
born with
spots
• What’s the
fastest
animal in
the world
• Cheetahs
are fastest
land
animal
• Live in
jungles
Other things that you can do with a KWL
chart……
 On the chart you can add an H for how to learn
more, for example looking up more information on
a subject on the internet, books, and specialists.
Technology and KWL Chart
 Many classrooms today have SMARTboards available so
why not utilize the technology and have an interactive
KWL chart for students?
 This is some websites for SMARTboard users to find KWL
charts and other similar resources
 http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=0903c7bf4a45-4771-9825-746ca8f3973a
 http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=0964425a9367-402a-a334-fb5be8a364f5
Technology and KWL Chart (cont’d)
 I also found some KWL charts for those who have
Promethean Planet as well.
 KWL
 George Washington KWL Chart
 Similar Graphic Organizers
Trouble finding a KWL Chart?
 Here are some websites that have printable KWL Charts
for teachers!
 Edu Place
 Super Teacher Worksheets
 Student Handouts
 If you can’t find any you like on these websites, just
google it!
In conclusion…..
 A KWL chart can be beneficial for reading, history, and
anything a child would like to learn and organize.
 A KWL chart can be changed to fit the needs of the child
as well.
 The chart is a fun way for children to learn new facts and
have hands on experience with organizing information.
 Can be used with technology today
References:
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www.studygs.net
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www.education.com/reference/article/K-W-L-chartsclassroom/
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http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/2839
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http://exchange.smarttech.com
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http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
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http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/graphicorganizers.html
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http://www.studenthandouts.com/Assortment-01/GraphicOrganizers/KWL-Chart-Know-Want-to-Know-LearnedInstructions.html
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http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/
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Myself