Making Graphs
Creating Graph from Given Information
Explaining a Graph
A graph by itself can be useful, but sometimes it is even better if there are a few sentences explaining what the data shown in the graph mean.
A good explanation will include, at least:
What the graph is about.
you can get this from the title - but write it in your own sentence)
What the graph is showing
describe in sentences what information is on the graph
What patterns or trends there might be
is the graph going up or down?
What the information means
give a summary of the most important piece of information on the graph
Here are two examples of graphs with explanations:
Comparing Graphs
To compare and contrast two things using a Venn diagram, draw two large circles and give each a title.
In the overlapping area, write all the things they have in common.
In the areas outside the overlapping section, write all the things just about that 1 thing.
When you write a summary of your comparison, write:
1-2 sentences about what each thing has alone
2-3 sentences about what they have in common
Here are some examples:
Here's an example of comparing two graphs: