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Describe any topic and get a clean, classroom-ready KWL chart in seconds. Know, Want to know, Learned columns laid out and labeled for you. Print blank templates or fill them in digitally.

Know, Want to know, Learned columnsBlank printable templatesClassic, colorful and minimal stylesFree for teachers and studentsLast updated: 2026-06-21

KWL Chart Examples

Browse KWL charts made with Figviz, or generate your own above

Blank KWL Chart Template

A clean blank KWL chart template with three labeled columns and ruled writing lines, ready to print and fill in by hand or annotate digitally.

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Water Cycle KWL Chart

A science KWL chart for a water cycle unit, with prompts already written in the Know and Want to know columns and a labeled water cycle diagram.

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Reading KWL Chart

A reading KWL chart that helps students activate prior knowledge before a text and record what they learned afterward.

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KWLH Chart

An extended KWLH chart that adds a fourth column, How I will learn, to help students plan their research strategy.

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Kindergarten KWL Chart

A kindergarten-friendly KWL chart with large simple headers, picture cues, and open boxes where young learners can draw their ideas.

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Science Unit KWL Chart

A science unit KWL chart with a clean three-column layout and science-themed header icons for tracking learning across a unit.

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Prompt templates you can copy

Start with one of these examples, then adapt the subject, labels, data, or layout for your own use.

Blank KWL Chart Template

A clean blank KWL chart template with three labeled columns and ruled writing lines, ready to print and fill in by hand or annotate digitally.

Create a clean blank KWL chart template with three equal vertical columns headed K (What I Know), W (What I Want to know), and L (What I Learned). Each column has ruled writing lines and generous empty space. A title box and a name and date line at the top. Minimal color borders. White background.

Water Cycle KWL Chart

A science KWL chart for a water cycle unit, with prompts already written in the Know and Want to know columns and a labeled water cycle diagram.

Create a colorful KWL chart about the water cycle. Three columns headed Know, Want to know, and Learned, with a small labeled water cycle diagram at the top showing evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Ruled writing lines in each column. Bold title. White background.

Reading KWL Chart

A reading KWL chart that helps students activate prior knowledge before a text and record what they learned afterward.

Create a classic KWL chart for reading comprehension. Three labeled columns headed K (What I Know), W (What I Want to know), and L (What I Learned), a small open-book icon at the top, ruled writing lines, and a title reading Reading KWL Chart. White background.

KWLH Chart

An extended KWLH chart that adds a fourth column, How I will learn, to help students plan their research strategy.

Create a clean KWLH chart with four equal columns headed K (What I Know), W (What I Want to know), L (What I Learned), and H (How I will learn). Ruled writing lines in each column, a title at the top, and a subtle color accent on each header. White background.

What is a KWL chart?

A KWL chart is a three-column graphic organizer used in reading and learning to activate prior knowledge and track new understanding. The three letters stand for what I Know, what I Want to know, and what I Learned. Students fill in the K and W columns before a lesson or text to surface background knowledge and set questions, then complete the L column afterward to record what they discovered. A KWL chart generator like Figviz turns any topic into a clean, labeled 3-column chart you can print blank for students or pre-fill with prompts, all in seconds and without design skills.

How to make a KWL chart with Figviz

Choose your topic: type in the unit or text you are studying, for example "the water cycle" or "Charlotte and the Web."
Add detail: mention the grade level, whether you want a blank template or sample prompts inside the columns, and any icons or theme you want at the top.
Pick a style: Classic gives a clean ruled layout, Colorful adds bright color-coded columns for younger students, and Minimal works well for simple digital handouts.
Choose an orientation: portrait (3:4) prints well as a worksheet, landscape (4:3) gives wider columns for a wall display, and square (1:1) exports cleanly for digital platforms.
Generate and refine: click Generate KWL Chart, then adjust your description and regenerate until the columns and headings match your lesson.
Download and print: export a PDF or PNG, print one per student, or display it on a projector for whole-class use.

KWL vs KWLH chart: what is the difference?

A standard KWL chart has three columns: Know, Want to know, and Learned. A KWLH chart adds a fourth column, How I will learn, which prompts students to plan where and how they will find answers to their questions, such as books, websites, experiments, or interviews. The H column turns a KWL chart into a light research planner and is popular in inquiry-based and project-based classrooms. Figviz can generate either format. Just ask for a blank KWLH chart with four columns if you want the extra How I will learn step.

Classroom uses for KWL charts

Reading comprehension: complete the K and W columns before reading a text, then return to the L column after reading to consolidate learning.
Science and social studies units: use a KWL chart at the start of a unit to assess prior knowledge and again at the end to show growth.
Whole-class brainstorming: project a large KWL chart and fill it in together as a class to model the thinking process.
Independent study and research: students use a KWL or KWLH chart to drive their own questions and track sources.
Assessment and reflection: the L column doubles as a quick formative check on what students actually took away from a lesson.

Can I get a blank KWL chart template?

Yes. To generate a blank KWL chart template, describe the structure you want, for example "a blank KWL chart with three equal columns and ruled lines." Figviz draws the three labeled columns (Know, Want to know, Learned) with empty writing lines you can print and fill in by hand, or annotate in any PDF editor. You can also request a printable PDF or a kindergarten version with picture boxes for drawing. Blank KWL chart templates are perfect for co-creating the chart with students during a lesson, which deepens engagement compared to handing out a finished chart.

Frequently asked questions

A KWL chart is a three-column learning organizer where K stands for what I Know, W stands for what I Want to know, and L stands for what I Learned. Students fill in the first two columns before a lesson and the third after, making it a simple way to activate prior knowledge and track new understanding.

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