Using Information Resources

LESSON 9 - “TRANSPORTATION” 2Content Standard:5.6 Interpreting graphic organizers.Introduction toStudents:Charts are used together with text to help the reader and researcher to compare andcontrast, or find similarities and differences, between different subjects.Charts and graphs organize a lot of information in an easy-to-read format. Whenreading charts, first locate the headings for each section. Then, look at what is underthose headings. Sometimes, people find it helpful to use their fingers to guide themthrough a chart.According to “Airplane Speed through the Years,” which airplane has a cruising speed of 280 mph?A. Boeing 247B. Douglas DC6C. Boeing 707D. ConcordeIf you answered A, C, or D, you will need to try again. Let’s look at why.To find this answer, first look for 280 mph in the column labeled “Cruising Speed.” Then find the airplane tothe left of 280 mph.B. Correct. The airplane that cruises at 280 mph is the Douglas DC6.LEAPGrade 4 | Teachers GuideELA | USING INFORMATION RESOURCES34