Sample Lessons: ELAP N170

Discussing Trends, Implications, Problems, and Assumptions

Exercise 8

A.

Look at the line graph below. Then, based on the information in the graph, complete the sentences by choosing a word or phrase from the box. Type your answers in the text boxes and then Click on 'Check' to see if you are right. Incorrect answers will be removed.

Graph 1

a.	There was a ___________ decline in unemployment in the manufacturing industry from 1975 to 1990.
b.	There is a __________ correlation . . .
	. . . between sales unemployment rates from 1985 to 1995 and ___________ rates.
c.	Government unemployment rates from 1975 to 1980 remained ___________ at 4%.
d.	Unemployment rates in manufacturing show a __________ trend over the two decades.

e.	The unemployment rate in the sales industry had an almost 2% __________ from 1985 to 1990.
f.	As unemployment rates __________ manufacturing from 1985-1995, so did those in government.
g.	Unemployment in manufacturing __________ . . .
	. . . by __________ 1% from 1990 to 1995.

B.

Exercise 9

Write one major and two minor claims to explain the trends in the following graph on the average number of unemployed males (civilian noninstitutional population 16 years old and over) in 1970, 1980, and 1990. The total represents all unemployed men 16 or over, even if they have never had a job. Use expressions for discussing trends. Type your sentences in the response box and send them to your instructor. Be sure to include a reference to graphic elements in the first claim.

Graph 2