Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 7

Na m e : ___ Date: _

Directions: Imagine that you are on a committee of students and teachers planning a fundraiser

for your school. The committee came up with several ideas. Then they took an opinion

poll among the total student body. This chart shows the results. Use it to help you

answer the questions.

First GradersSecond GradersThird GradersFourth GradersFifth GradersSixth GradersTeachers

Have a bake sale

Sell used toys and books

Hold a family field day

Put on a talent show

Host a spaghetti dinner

8

22

10

2

12

9

14

6

11

14

12

9

11

5

17

7

10

21

10

8

8

12

14

23

11

5

6

17

21

9

3

8

5

1

3

1. In the teachers’ opinion, what idea is least popular?____


2. Which event got the most total votes? ____


3. Which group likes selling toys and books most? ____


4. What two grades overwhelmingly favor a talent show? _____


5. What are the total votes for each idea: bake sale ____ sell toys ___

field day ______________ talent show ________________ spaghetti dinner ________________

6. Do you think any group’s opinion should carry more weight than the others?

__________ Why? __________________________________________________________________

7. Which idea do you think would raise the most money? _____


8. Which idea would you vote for? _____ Why? __

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9. After reviewing the data, what would your recommendation to the committee be
   and why? _____

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