Vocabulary guide
- bar graph: a chart using bars to show amounts
- axis: a numbered or labelled line on a graph
- comparison: a statement showing how things differ or are alike
Comprehension answers
- How many students walk? 12
- Which is the least common method? Cycling
- How many more walk than take the bus? 4
- What should the graph include? A title and labelled axes
Writing model
Twelve students walk to school. Four more students walk than take the bus. In total, 30 students were surveyed.
Word Study
axis; comparison (in that order).
Sentence Builder
Four more students walk than take the bus.
School English
Possible response: Which bar on the graph helped you find that answer?
Accept other polite and relevant answers.
Teaching notes
Read the passage aloud for the listening panel. For the language panel, model one sentence aloud and let students change the sentence starter. For the speaking and transfer panels, accept a clear, relevant response in the student’s own words. Invite planning in a familiar language and adjust support to English proficiency.