Analyzing Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website Assignment

Imagine that you were a teen looking for a job. Based on the graph, in what industries would you be most likely to work?

retail trade or leisure and hospitality

Which statement is supported by information in the graph?

More teens are employed in retail trade than in manufacturing and construction combined.

How do the text and the table work together?

The text says that "data may be helpful" for students choosing a major, and the table provides specific data.

Which conclusions are supported by the information in the graph? Check all that apply.

-People without a high school degree tend to earn less than people with a high school degree. -People with doctoral or professional degrees earn more, on average, than people with other degrees.

In three to four sentences, discuss how the structure of "Career Planning for High Schoolers" is effective in supporting a reader's understanding of the text.

The text uses graphs, charts, tables, headings, and subheadings to help the reader find and understand important information. The headings organize the text in a logical way and help the reader identify main ideas. The tables and graphs provide specific data that both support and supplement the information in the text. These features are effective aids to understanding.