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One or more sentences to introduce the illustration (Topic).

One or more sentences that demonstrate the relationship

between the data or show a trend (General Trend).

More in depth description of that data that expands our

general statement (Details)

One or more sentences to conclude our explanations

(Conclusion)

Beginning Middle Time

The graph shows……. The information on Over a year……
The graph illustrates….. How …… changed Over ….. period
From the graph we can see….
From the graph we can observe…………
From the graph we can understand………
Time/Tense :………………………..
The graph displays
Topic :……………………………
General Trend :……………………………
Details : ……………………………
Conclusion :……………………………
Topic

The graph shows……. Know exactly what is required to complete the task.
The graph illustrates…..
From the graph we can see…. Brainstorm similar words from the topic so the subjects of our sentences can be
From the graph we can observe………… written in our own words.
From the graph we can understand…………….
The graph displays information on……………….. Determine the time period so that the correct tense is used
Develop a general statement that gives an overall impression of the graph.

Decide which significant details will be discussed to reflect the task requirement.

Conclusion Details General Draw a relevant conclusion or summarize what you have written
Trend

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Consider what the graph shows and think about the

vocabulary and tenses we will use in describing it.
Select significant features of the graph (overall) to tell
about.
Note some points
Consider the comparison we will make
Think about a final point