IETLS MULTIPLE GRAPH ESSAY
(Bar Chart, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Table Chart – Writing Task 1)
I. Kinds Of Graph
- Static: table chart & pie chart
- Dynamic: line chart & bar chart
II. 5 Steps Process
A. Step 1: Analyze The Question
- Sentence 1: A brief description of the graphic => Paraphrase.
- Sentence 2: The instructions.
NOTES
Must do things:
- Select the main features. => Write.
- Compare the statistics.
B. Step 2: Identify The Main Features (Pre-Writing Steps – Outline)
- Here are some useful questions to ask.
- The first question relates specifically to bar charts and line graphs but the rest apply to all graph and chart types:
+ What information do the 2 axes give?
+ What are the units of measurements?
+ What are the time periods?
+ What can you learn from the title and any labels?
+ What is the most obvious trend?
+ Are there any notable similarities?
Examples:
The line charts show the amount of beer sold to pubs and supermarkets over 6 years, whereas the bar graph displays the number of pubs over the same period.