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KWL chart template

A KWL chart tracks learning across a unit: what students already know, what they want to know and what they have learned. This example shows a Year 5 class's thinking about volcanoes as three speech bubbles around the topic, with notes on when to fill each part and how to close the loop on unanswered questions.

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KWL chart example showing know, want to know and learned bubbles, a worked example on volcanoes, when to fill it and how to close the loop
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Fill K and W first

    In the first lesson, collect what students think they know and the questions they want answered.

  2. Teach to the questions

    Use the W questions to shape the unit, and tick each one off as it is answered.

  3. Fill L at the end

    Add what students learned during and at the end of the unit, and correct any K points that turned out to be wrong.

Questions about this template

Can I add an H bubble for how we will find out?

Yes. Copy one of the bubbles, label it H and place it around the topic to turn the board into a KWHL chart.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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