Reading Graphs
What percentage of teenagers check their social media several times a day?
56%
Which is correct?
A. For example students need sleep.
B. For example, students need sleep.
B. For example, students need sleep.
What type of support is used AND why is it effective?
"For example, students who review their notes daily perform better on exams."
example
Explain why this support is weak:
Main idea: Exercise improves health
Support: Exercise is good
It is too general and provides no specific evidence.
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
the cheetah
What does this graph show about teenagers and social media?
they use it very often
Which is correct?
A. She said "exercise is important".
B. She said, "Exercise is important."
B. She said, "Exercise is important."
Identify the type of support:
"According to the CDC, teenagers need 8–10 hours of sleep."
Fact/Statistic
Evaluate this support:
Main idea: Sleep improves academic performance
Support: Students who sleep 8 hours perform better on tests.
Strong; it directly connects sleep to academic performance.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Describe the amount of sales from April to November
The sales fluctuated.
Which sentence uses "such as" correctly to introduce support?
A. Students do activities such as they exercise.
B. Students do activities such as exercise and sports to stay healthy.
B. Students do activities such as exercise and sports to stay healthy.
Identify the support AND explain how it strengthens the main idea:
"When I studied every day, my grades improved significantly."
Personal experience; it provides real-life evidence.
Which is stronger support and why?
A. Exercise is popular
B. Studies show exercise improves heart health
B; it provides specific and factual evidence.
Where is T. Nicole from?
New York
What are the two most available book genres? And how many are available of each?
Biographies and children's book. 150 total books are available
Which is correct?
A. Healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables are important.
B. Healthy foods such as, fruits and vegetables are important.
A. Healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables are important.
Identify TWO types of support used:
"According to researchers, 75% of students use their phones daily. For example, many students check their phones between classes."
Statistic/fact AND example
Give TWO different types of strong support for this main idea:
Reading improves vocabulary.
Statistic: Studies show reading increases vocabulary.
Example: Students learn new words when reading books.
What TWO countries share borders with the most countries?
China & Russia
Use one statistic from the graph to support this main idea:
"Social media is part of teenagers’ daily lives."
Example: 56% of teenagers use social media several times a day
Rewrite this sentence to correctly include a quote AND explain its importance:
Scientists say sleep is important.
Example: Scientists say, "Sleep improves brain function," which shows why sleep is important for students.
Identify the type of support AND explain whether it is strong or weak support for the main idea.
Main idea: Social media negatively affects sleep.
Support:
"Many teenagers stay up late scrolling through social media before bed."
Type: Example (general example)
Strength: Moderate but not fully strong — it shows a common situation, but it does not include statistics, research, or a reliable source.
Give THREE different types of support for this main idea:
Exercise reduces stress.
You must include:
• statistic
• example
• personal experience
Example Answer:
Statistic: Studies show exercise reduces stress hormones.
Example: Running helps people relax.
Personal experience: I feel calmer after exercising.
What is the target desert in the world?
the Arctic Desert