Before a 2nd grade study of world cultures, students write what they already know and what they wonder about how families around the world celebrate, eat, and speak. The chart uses the familiar three columns, and the L column stays empty until the study ends. It runs two pages with plenty of writing room. The chart supports C3 Framework indicator D1.3.K-2. Answers are personal, so no key is included.
D1.3.K-2
“Identify facts and concepts associated with a supporting question.”
The K and W columns, where students list what they know about world foods, languages, and celebrations and write the questions they want answered.
The prompt names three things to think about: how families celebrate, eat, and speak around the world.
Students write under "What I KNOW" and "What I WANT to know" now and under "What I LEARNED" at the end.
Prompt sorting
Give students three colored pencils, one each for celebrate, eat, and speak. Coloring each K entry by type shows you which area the class knows least.
Book tie-in
Read a picture book about a world holiday before students start the W column. Questions come faster when there is a story to react to.
Final reflection
On the last day, students circle one W question the unit never answered. Those make good choices for a short research task.
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