5W Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizer

The 5Ws graphic organizer (Who, What, When, Where, Why) is a highly effective reading comprehension strategy that strengthens main idea identification, summarizing skills, and text analysis across grade levels. This structured literacy tool helps students extract key details from fiction and nonfiction texts while improving critical thinking and informational text comprehension. By organizing essential information into clear categories, learners build stronger reading retention, sequencing, and evidence-based responses.