Identify the title of the graph
Check the x-axis and y-axis labels
Note the units on each axis
Read the scale and intervals
Determine what each axis represents
Locate the data points, bars, or lines
Compare values across categories or time periods
Look for trends, patterns, increases, or decreases
Identify the highest and lowest values
Use the legend or key to match colors, symbols, or lines
Read exact values when possible
Interpret what the data shows overall