Inquiry Island

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a graphic organizer titled “The 5 Ws & How,” providing a structured format for students to explore a topic by asking fundamental questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how. The layout is divided into six boxes, each dedicated to one of the questions, surrounding a central box where the topic is to be written. It’s a tool designed to guide students through the process of in-depth inquiry and to organize their findings or thoughts on a specific subject. By filling out each section, students can develop a comprehensive understanding of their chosen topic.

The worksheet is teaching students to apply critical thinking skills by dissecting a topic using the “5 Ws and How” approach. It encourages them to delve deeper into the subject matter by identifying key aspects that define and explain it. This method is foundational in research, journalism, and problem-solving, helping students to gather and organize information systematically. By completing this worksheet, students learn not only to answer essential questions about a topic but also how to structure their curiosity and findings in a clear, analytical manner.