This afternoon, we're going to continue working on analyzing research findings and graphs/charts. In the presentations you completed earlier this month, you did a good job collecting survey data and expressing it in chart form. However, the analysis of the data wasn't as strong as it could have been.
Please begin by going to this website and completing some exercises. We're not going to be focusing on writing about graphs, but the language you would use to write about graphs can also be used to speak about graphs. What I would like is for you to have the ability to identify and analyze the main ideas and major trends in any graph, whether you're writing or speaking about it.
http://writefix.com/?page_id=713
Try the exercises in these two sections: "Graphs: Getting the Main Idea" and "Graphs: Grouping Information." If you would like some additional practice, you can also have a look at the other sections: "Graph: Vocabulary" and "Types of Graphs."
Once you've learned a little more about analysis, please go to the Statistics Canada website. I have selected a list of tables by subject. With a partner of your choice, choose one of the topics from the list and look for some trends in the information provided. On Monday, I'm going to ask you to report on the information you've researched. You and your partner will give a short 5-10 minute presentation of your findings. You don't need to create your own graphs and charts, but you may need to refer to the source of your information during your presentation. http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/z01/cs0002-eng.htm
Please try to apply what you've learned fromWritefix.com.
Here's some additional information about the 'Baby Boom' in case you're interested.
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/baby-boom/
Enjoy!
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