Pallavi Model School

Topic- Analytical Paragraph

Grade 10

Analytical Paragraph writing – An analytical paragraph is a form of descriptive writing which is

written on the basis of a given chart, graph, data, outline, clues, table, etc. When writing an
analytical paragraph, one should remember to describe the facts in the best possible manner and to
cover the information provided.

The analytical paragraph has to be written in around 100-120 words. So the paragraph must use
clear and crisp language along with providing complete details of the chart given in the question.

Features of an analytical paragraph writing-

a. It describes the given chart, table, data, graph, cues etc.

b. It should state facts that are provided by the chart.
c. It is necessary to make use of simple and accurate language.
d. It should mention figures and quantities appropriately.
e. It is appropriate to use the same tense throughout the analytical paragraph.
f. No personal observation or response should be provided.
g. It would be preferable to use the passive form of the verb.

Format of Analytical paragraph writing

TITLE

Introduction

(explain in one or two lines the subject of the graph given)

Body

(explain in detail what the graph is about, use relevant figures, explain trends, make comparisons
and contrasts)

Conclusion

(conclude the paragraph giving the overall view or summary of the graph)
 The chart below displays details regarding online activity for six age groups
in six categories. In 150-200 words, write an analysis paragraph for the table
provided.
1. Ag Ag Ag
Age Age e Age e e Age

Teen
Activity % s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+

Get News 76 71 72 78 76 73 71

Downloads 85 55 35 25 26 23 33

Buying a product 44 66 67 69 63 68 42

Online games 88 55 36 28 24 23 35

Searching for people 6 33 22 21 25 28 29

Product research 0 77 81 85 78 76 71

For six distinct types of activities, the table above illustrates the online activities of seven
age groups, ranging from teenagers to those in their seventies. The chart illustrates that
younger people are more interested in online games and news, whereas elderly people
use the internet to study and buy items.

The chart shows that adolescents mostly use the internet for games (up to 81 percent),
news, and downloads and that they are interested in finding people or friends, as well
as completing product research. The middle-aged group (those in their 20s to 60s) is
very interested in obtaining news, conducting product research, and purchasing items,
with a proportion of 70-80%. The internet activity that takes up the least amount of time
is looking for individuals. Every age group spends less than 30% of their internet time
doing the same thing. With age, the amount of time spent on downloading drops, and it
can be as low as 6%. (for people in the 70s).

Overall, the table indicates that teens are most likely to spend their time playing video
games and downloading content. Older individuals, on the other hand, are interested in
studying and purchasing items. People spend the least amount of time online looking
for others.