Reading Infographics to Write About Data

Goals: Examine an infographic and draw conclusions from the data.

Agenda: 
Read
Examine an infographic
Writing about data.

Examine an Infographic: 

• In an increasingly visual world, data is now often packaged and presented in "infographics."
• Read through the infographic below.
• What data stands out to you?
• This infographic is based on this article. Which is more helpful to you?
• What are the pros and cons of using infographics?

Writing about data: 

1. Open your English Journal.
2. Write 10 factual statements based on data from the infographic below.
3. Use the sentence frames from THIS PAGE if they help you.
4. Discuss your facts at your table.
5. Pick your five favorites.

TABLE CONTEST: 

1. ONE PERSON at your table click HERE to submit your top 5 facts. 
2. Click "Student Login" at the top right. 
3. Enter Room Name PL357. 
4. Enter student name as your TABLE COLOR. 
5. Paste your top 5 facts into the box when prompted.

Reminders:

• If you want to make up your Poe/Laughton essay from before break, schedule a writing conference with any one of your English teachers before you request a regrade.