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Discussion Questions On Bar Graphs

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1. Have the student walk over to the rug. 2. Ask the students, “What is a bar graph?” (can prompt students if needed) 3. Ask the students, “What do you think the purpose of a bar graph is?” (can prompt of needed) 4. Explain to the students that bar graphs can be used to compare and sort data. • Lesson 1. Tell the students that we are going to create a bar graph using the different leaves that we brought in. 2. Ask the students, “What different ways could we graph the leaves?” (can prompt students if needed) 3. Using one of the ways that the students mentioned, create a bar graph as a class. Depending on how we decide to graph the leaves (color, size, shape, etc.,) ask questions so that the students have to come up with the correct answers to create the graph. • Closure 1. When the bar graph is done, ask the students, “Which leaf has more?” (can prompt students if needed) 2. Ask the students, “Which leaf is greater than___?” (can prompt students if needed) 3. Ask the students, “Are there any leaves that are equal to each other?” *these questions will vary depending on how the student decides to create the bar graph. Modifications: English Language Learners (ELL) Some of the main characteristics include, but are not limited to: • Copy and repeat oral instructions, questions and modeled responses • Rely on visuals and diagrams to understand and communicate • Rely on first language • Require buddies • Self-conscious and confused; smile hesitantly observe

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