In a KWLQ chart, you typically write in the following columns during your reading:
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K (What I Know): This column is filled out before you start reading. You jot down what you already know about the topic or subject.
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W (What I Want to Know): This column is also filled out before reading. Here, you list questions or points of interest you have about the topic that you hope to explore or understand better through your reading.
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L (What I Learned): This column is filled out during and after reading. As you read, you record new information or insights you gain about the topic.
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Q (Questions): This column can be filled out during and after reading as well. Here, you note any further questions that arise as you engage with the material or any points that may require clarification.
Using the KWLQ chart helps organize your thoughts and enhances comprehension and retention while reading.