The people of the United States speak many different languages. According to the 2000 U. S. Census, approximately 82 percent of the population spoke English, 11 percent spoke Spanish, 7 percent spoke languages including Indo-European, Asian and Pacific Island, and other languages. Use the information in the paragraph above to create a chart that illustrates the languages spoken in the United States. Create your chart using pencil and paper. In the paragraph box below, indicate which type of chart you chose to make. Why are charts effective tools for organizing information?