In a KWL chart, what does the 'W' stand for?

• A. What we learned
• B. What we will do next
• C. What we want to learn about the subject
• D. When the lesson ends

Answer: (C)

The W in a KWL chart represents What we want to learn about the subject. This part captures the questions, curiosities, and goals students have before digging into the topic, guiding what they read or explore and helping them take an active role in their learning. It’s about the questions they hope to answer and topics they’re eager to understand, which makes the learning process purposeful and inquiry-driven. The other parts of the chart describe what is already known at the start (K) and what was learned after exploring (L), while phrases like “When the lesson ends” don’t fit into this planning-and-inquiry framework.