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Interpreting visuals & data

Read structure, charts and figures; describe, compare and comment on data.

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Interpreting visuals & data

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Data Commentary & Visuals – Overview

Overview for Data Commentary & Visuals.

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Describing trends & comparisons

Identify patterns and compare values accurately and concisely.

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Objectives & Key Language

Define outcomes; activate prior knowledge; curate key lexis/functions with examples.

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Guided Practice

Model target language/skills with scaffolds; short controlled tasks with feedback.

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Referring to figures & tables

Reference visuals correctly and point readers to key takeaways.

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Cautious language & quantification

Use hedging and precise quantities to avoid overclaiming.

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Independent Practice & Reflection

Freer application to authentic tasks; quick reflection and improvement actions.

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Assessment & Next Steps

Check achievement with a short performance/quiz; record gaps and plan next steps.

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Integrating visuals into text

Weave visual evidence smoothly into paragraph development.

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