Article: The lighter you use to open the beer bottle may get scratched and chipped. Use a lighter you won't mind getting damaged. Hold the bottle so your thumb and index fingers come right up to the top of the bottle cap. Squeeze your fingers around the bottle so you have a firm grip. Move your index finger and thumb to make room for the lighter, without loosening your grip. The body of the lighter should be pointing upward at about a 120-degree angle from the top of the bottle cap.
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Use a cheap lighter. Grip the beer bottle by the neck. Wedge the bottom corner of the lighter under the side of the bottle cap.
Article: Whether it is a science class assignment, science fair project, or something else, it is important to be aware of the criteria that will be used to evaluate your SIP. For a science fair, for example, the judging could be based on the following criteria (adding up to 100%):  research paper (50%); oral presentation (30%); display poster (20%). More than likely, you will be required to write a brief summary of your SIP, known as an abstract.  It needs to clearly state your idea, your hypothesis and how you tested it, and the conclusion you reached. SIP abstracts are often limited to one page in length, and perhaps 250 words.  In this short space, focus on the purpose of your experiment, procedures, results, and any possible applications. .  If the abstract provides the basic information, the research paper provides the substantial details and analysis of your SIP.  It is easy to think the experimenting itself or the poster you get to create is more important (perhaps because they are more fun to do), but the research paper is often the most important component in the evaluation of your project.  Use the guidelines provide by your teacher or the science fair director for information on how to construct your research paper. As one example, your paper may need to be broken down into categories such as:  1) Title Page; 2) Introduction (where you identify your topic and hypothesis); 3) Materials & Methods (where you describe your experiment); 4) Results & Discoveries (where you identify your findings); 5) Conclusion & Recommendations (where you "answer" your hypothesis); 6) References (where you list your sources). The time allotted and detail expected from the oral presentation of your SIP (if required at all) can vary widely.  You may need to speak for 5 minutes or 20.  Be clear on the requirements beforehand; for instance, whether PowerPoint presentations are expected.  Write up your research paper first, and use it as your guide in constructing your oral presentation.  Follow a similar framework in outlining your hypothesis, experiments, results, and conclusions. Focus on clarity and concision.  Make sure everyone understands what you did, why you did it, and what you discovered in doing it. Most science fairs still require a poster presentation of your project.  It will essentially be a visual display of your research paper.  Science fairs commonly use a standard size, three panel display board, approximately 36 inches high by 48 inches wide. You should lay out your poster like the front page of a newspaper, with your title at the top, hypothesis and conclusion front and center, and supporting materials (methods, sources, etc.) clearly placed under headings on either side. Use images, diagrams, and the like to spruce up the visual appeal of your poster, but don't sacrifice content for visual pizzazz.
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Know how your project will be evaluated. Create an abstract. Write a research paper Prepare your oral presentation. Make a visual aid.
Article: This is an important step that permeates all kinds of interactions you have with your grandparent.  Be an active listener when your grandparent is telling you stories about your family history or about her memories. Ask questions and make comments that prove that you are listening. Respond appropriately to her requests or commands. If she asks you to do a task, then you should do it. Your grandparent grew up in a different time period, where societal norms and values were different. Be aware of what habits might irritate your grandparent.  Stay off of your cell phone or smartphone while spending time with her. Your attention should be focused on her. Avoid arguing with or talking back to your grandparent. Thank your grandparent when she does something for you or gives you a gift. Be polite to your grandparent and to others when you are out in public. Be helpful and do any tasks or chores without complaint. The fact is that your grandparent is getting older and will likely suffer some health issues. She is not going to be alive forever, sadly, and your grandparent needs to know that you value the time spent with her.  Let your grandparent know often that you love her. Focus your attention on your grandparent when spending time with her. Your grandparent has spent many more years alive and has many more life experiences than you do. Even if you do not totally agree with her advice, your grandparent is almost certainly speaking from experience. If you do take her advice, and it works for you, be sure to let your grandparent know and thank her for helping you. Grandparents truly want to feel included and to be invited to events. If you are having a dinner party, or if you are going on a family vacation, be sure to extend an invitation to your grandparent. Although grandparents love and enjoy babysitting their grandchildren, for example, they feel more respected and included when they are invited to events. Things were very different when your grandparent grew up, so be understanding of that. Your grandparent likely has many set-in-stone beliefs, so avoid arguing with or scoffing at those beliefs.  Do not try to force new ideas or beliefs on your grandparent if she is not open to learning about them. This only sets the stage for an argument and causes tension. Your grandparent might be curious about a topic or norm, but she may not want to learn everything there is to know about it. Respect the boundaries she sets for the conversation. Calmly and carefully explain certain new societal norms, like the ways people interact or the mixture of cultures present in society.
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Listen to your grandparent. Display proper behavior and manners around your grandparent. Treat your grandparent like she is worthy of your time. Accept your grandparent's advice. Invite your grandparent to events or on vacation. Teach your grandparent about today's societal norms, and be understanding about the beliefs that she has.