Descrbing a graph.ppt

Describing and Analysing GRAPHS AND CHARTS Graphs charts Pie chart Bar chart (histogram) Table Line chart (graph) BEC Higher Writing Test: Part One BEC Higher (the 3rd version) P44: Exam format Approach DESCRIBING GRAPHS AND CHARTS：Pie Charts Pie charts are relatively straightforward as they only usually have a few sections though this is not always the case. You need to describe the segments and their values. If there are very many then just describe the ones that are the most significant. The values are often expressed in percentages but not always so be careful what scale you are using. This pie chart shows the percentages of different types of energy consumed in the US in 2007. Most of the energy, 39.24%, came from petroleum. The next largest source of energy is …... It is interesting to note that renewable energy, which is healthier for the environment and sustainable, accounts for the smallest percent of the consumption. ? Bar Charts Hopefully you will have described the title of the bar chart in your introduction so you can go straight into the description. Basically, with a bar chart, you need to describe the bars and their values. When describing a bar chart you first have to decide in what order to describe the bars, highest value to lowest value or lowest value to highest value. It may be a mixture of this. If there are very many bars, you can sometimes group together for description 1 or 2 or 3 bars which have similar or the same values. If there are very many and you cant group them, then just describe the ones that are the most significant. Tables These can sometimes be tricky as they provide a lot of information and it is often awkward and difficult to describe every piece of information. You have to decide and describe the values and sections that are the most significant. Line graph The function of a line graph is to describe a TREND. You therefore should try and describe the trend in it. If there are many lines in the graph(s