Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stay out of the sun during peak hours. Wear the right clothes. Use accessories to protect your head and eyes. Stay in the shade. Don’t try for a base tan.

Answer: The sun’s UV rays are strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so that’s when you’re at the greatest risk of getting a sunburn. If you stay inside during midday, you can avoid these dangerous rays and protect your skin. Schedule your outdoor activities, such as walking the dog or mowing the lawn, before 10 or after 4 whenever possible.  If you aren’t sure how strong the sun’s UV rays are, pay attention to your shadow. When it’s longer than you are, UV exposure is low. However, when your shadow is shorter than you are, UV exposure is high, so you should try to stay indoors. If you have to go outside when the sun is at its strongest, try to limit the time you spend outdoors. The less exposure you have to the sun, the less chance you’ll have of getting a sunburn. Sometimes, you have to go outside even during the sun’s peak hours, so the key to preventing sunburn is covering yourself with appropriate clothing. Long-sleeve shirts and pants cover more of your skin than tank tops and shorts, so they can help block the sun. The more skin that your clothing covers, the more protected you'll be.  Loose-fitting clothing made of tightly woven, synthetic fabric, such as lycra, nylon, and acrylic, offers the best protection from the sun. Dark clothing can block more sunlight than lighter colored items. Some clothing is made of fabric that has built-in sun protection. The label will indicate the item’s UV protection factor (UPF), so you know how effective it is at blocking the sun’s rays. Choose clothing with a UPF rating of at least 30 for the most effective protection. The right hat is not only stylish, but can protect your scalp from a possible sunburn. Make sure to throw on a pair of sunglasses before you head out the door as well because it can be difficult to apply sunscreen around the eye area.  While a baseball cap or visor offers some sun protection, a wide-brimmed hat with at least a 4-inch brim is the best choice because it will shield your scalp, eyes, ears, and neck.  Choose sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection, so your eyes are protected from both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure your sunglasses fit well and don't slip down your nose, exposing the eye area to the sun. When you have to go outdoors, choose areas where the sun doesn’t reach, such as beneath a large, leafy tree. If you go to a spot where there isn’t much natural shade, such as the beach, bring an umbrella, portable canopy, or tent that can shield you from the sun. Being in the shade doesn’t provide complete protection from the sun because you can still receive indirect sunlight that reflects off nearby surfaces, so you should still wear protective clothing and sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Some people assume that if their skin is tan, it won’t burn when exposed to the sun, so they lay out to establish a “base” to protect them. However, a tan doesn’t offer any real protection from the sun -- and tanning on a regular basis, whether in the sun or a tanning bed, can do long-term damage to your skin, so it should be avoided. If you want some color, the only safe tans are those that are the result of spray on or self-tanning products. However, keep in mind that an artificial tan doesn't provide any sun protection, so you must still protect your skin with sunscreen and other sun safety measures.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Brainstorm topics for persuasive writing. Don't assign topics. Ask your students to make a list of pros and cons. Ask your students to research. Schedule multiple writing days.

Answer: Your students will be most invested in learning how to write persuasively if they are arguing for or against something they feel passionately about. Ask them if there are any issues they are interested in changing - they could be issues in their school or community or family. Then ask them to choose the topic they feel most strongly about. For example, your students might feel strongly that there is not enough recess time. Or they might feel they should be allowed to watch more TV at home. Even after you've brainstormed ideas, resist the temptation to assign one topic to the whole class or even a topic to each student. Having to write a persuasive essay about something that they are not generally interested in will make the assignment harder, and you want your students to focus on the task of writing the essay without getting hung up on what they have to write about. In some situations, assigning a topic may be a good idea. For example, if you are trying to prepare your students to take a state exam, then assigning a topic will give them practice writing about a topic they may not be particularly interested in, which could be the case on test day. Once your students have selected their topic, ask them to list a few reasons why they support or oppose the issue. These will form the main points of their essay and also acts as a rough outline for their essay. Once your students have chosen a topic and listed the pros and cons associated with it, they'll need to find evidence that supports their argument. Emphasize to your students that they should look in a variety of places for a variety of types of evidence to use in support of their argument.  Some examples of where to look for evidence might be the internet, the library, or interviews they conduct with people. Some examples of the types of evidence you can encourage your students to look for are articles, charts, graphs, and interview transcripts.  If all of your students have been assigned the same topic, then you could also assign them the same supporting text. Once your students have collected their research, allow them a number of days – in class – to write their essays. This gives them time to work while you're there and can help them.  For example, on day 1, explain to them that they should start by reading through the research they collected to see what pieces of it they can use to support which pros or cons they listed at the beginning of the process. Day 2 could be focused on addressing each pro or con in its own paragraph. Explain to them that they should first explain their point and then use their research to support it. Day 3 could be dedicated to turning their separate paragraphs into a full piece and then doing some self-editing.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try over-the-counter treatments. Ask about retinoid creams. Discuss the use of antibiotics. Talk to your doctor about oral contraceptive pills if you are a woman. Consider steroid injections for cystic acne. Consider isotretinoin for severe acne. Look into laser treatments for acne.

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Face washes and topical treatments containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, or resorcinol acid are all effective acne-fighters and are available over-the-counter. You may find products targeted specifically at treating body acne, which may be more effective than products meant to be used on your face. Just make sure you don't forget and use the body product on the delicate skin of your face or the front of your neck. Retinoid creams can help to unclog your pores and eliminate acne on your neck, but you will need to get a prescription from your doctor or dermatologist. Your doctor may prescribe a prescription-strength topical antibiotic, such as clindamycin, to apply to your neck, which kills acne-causing bacteria. It may also reduce redness. You will need to apply it twice daily and combine it with benzoyl peroxide, as this prevents the bacteria from becoming immune to the antibiotic. Oral contraceptives can help to reduce acne in some women, but only if the acne is related to shifts in your hormones. Keep in mind that oral contraceptives have side effects and they should not be used if you are planning to become pregnant. If your dermatologist determines that the acne on the back of your neck is a nodular or cystic lesion, your doctor may decide to inject the lesion directly with a steroid. This can quickly reduce swelling and heal the acne. It may also reduce scarring. Side effects of this treatment include thinning of the skin, increased sensitivity to light, and may temporarily case the fat under your skin to atrophy, giving the area a "sunken" appearance. Isotretinoin is a strong medicine that should only be used if other methods of controlling acne fail to work. Isotretinoin can clear up severe acne in a couple of months, but it also has some severe risks including:  Ulcerative colitis Liver damage Inflammatory bowel disease Depression Bone changes Severe birth defects Laser treatments can also help to get rid of acne by reducing the size of oil glands and making them less active as well. Some forms of laser therapy also use topical medicine to make the laser more effective. Keep in mind that you will need multiple treatments in order for laser therapy to work.