Comprehension 5w1h Icons — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This image displays a set of six distinct, black and white flat illustrations, each paired with one of the "5 Ws and H" questions. The icons visually represent 'Who' (person), 'What' (box), 'When' (clock), 'Where' (map pin), 'Why' (question mark), and 'How' (gears). This visual aid teaches fundamental inquiry skills, critical thinking, and the structure of information gathering, applicable across various subjects like English language arts, history, science, and social studies. It is ideal for introducing research methods, story planning, or analyzing events on worksheets, slides, or as a classroom reference poster. The minimalist, high-contrast design makes it clear and easy to understand for K-12 students.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.