Problem: Article: Students can learn a lot from actively participating in class. One way that you can encourage participation is by having constructive class discussions. Ask open-ended questions so that students have to give more than a yes or no answer. Don't ask questions with a set answer in mind. Discussions should help students explore different ideas.  Younger kids can start to learn critical thinking by answering questions. You could try, "What are some ways to show kindness?" You'll get lots of different answers! For example, you could ask, “Why is it so important that we take steps to protect the environment?” You could also try, “Do you think the U.S. should get involved in trying to solve problems in other countries? Why or why not?” In addition to discussion, you can try lots of other ways to help students get involved in class. Anything that gets the students doing something new for a few minutes is good. You can easily adjust activities according to the subject you teach. For almost any subject, you could try short in-class writing assignments. This will give students a break from listening to you talk and give them some time to learn more actively.  Say, “Okay, everyone spend 5 minutes writing about what you think the key points of today's topic. When you're done, we'll share our thoughts as a large group.”   Ask students to relate the topic to their own lives. For example, “Write a paragraph about what kinds of things your family does to help the environment.” Try Stand Up Sit Down. For example, if you are trying to teach the difference between proper nouns and common nouns, you can have students stand up if the word you say is a proper noun and sit down if it is a common noun. You can apply this to many subjects, including math. Try having students stand up if a number is prime and sit down if it is not. Working together can help students see material in a new way. It can also make things more fun! In addition to assigning group projects, you can find other creative ways to help students interact with one another.  Try Think-Pair-Share. Give students a question, and give them a few minutes to think about their answer. Then, have them pair up and share their answers with each other. Finally, have each pair share their answers with the whole class. This works great with high school and college students. Play a matching game. Hand out a note card with a word or phrase on it and have students get up and find their match. You can do this with rhyming words, synonyms, problems/solutions, or anything that you want! Elementary school kids can have lots of fun with this one. Getting out of the classroom is a great way to help students connect to material! Field trips are a great way to bring some excitement to the topic you're teaching. Make sure that the field trip clearly relates to what you are teaching. For example, if you've been learning about environmental issues, take students to a self-sustaining farm.  If you've been teaching about the solar system, take a trip to a planetarium. Make sure to follow all school policies when you're planning a field trip. For high school and college students, constructive debates are a great way for students to connect with the material. During discussions, encourage students to share opposing viewpoints. For example, if you are talking about whether or not peaceful protests are constructive, have students clearly explain their viewpoints. Make sure that students remain civil. No name calling, raised voices, or insults! If things start to get heated, wrap up the debate. Say, "We obviously have lots of strong feelings on this. To wrap up, take 5 minutes to write down what you feel are the key points on this issue."
Summary: Facilitate class discussions with thought-provoking questions. Try in-class activities. Use activities that require interaction with other students. Take a field trip. Encourage debate if you are teaching high school or college courses.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can do this online via Avon's website and a person from Avon's corporate office will get back to you.  Go to the "Your Avon" website and click on "Apply Now." You will need to supply your name, address, contact information, and preferred language (currently, you can choose English or Spanish).  Click "Submit" and wait to be contacted by an Avon representative to complete the sign-up process. Alternately, you can contact an Avon representative and sign up with them. If you know someone selling Avon, ask them to help you sign up. They receive incentives for recruiting other members. This is not an interview per se, just an informative phone meeting so you can learn more about how the business functions and what it takes to become an Avon rep. If there is an Avon representative in your area, they will ask to meet with you at this time and discuss the process over coffee or lunch so that they can give you more information about Avon. This person will become your mentor if you have any questions as you build your business. Avon is available all around the world, so check with your local office to find out what fee you will pay. In the United States, the fee is $25 and pays for a starter kit, including sales information, your first order forms, brochures, and a website where your customers can purchase things and have it credit your account. In most cases, the starter kit will be mailed to you. Avon offers full training online for both new reps and those who already have some experience. Check out the product lines while you're at it; you will need to know these thoroughly if you want to be a successful Avon representative.

SUMMARY: Apply to become an Avon sales representative. Complete your discussion with the corporate representative. Pay the fee to get started. Start your online training.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Run the faucet lines through the bottom of the sink into the faucet. On the underside of the sink, hold each line in place with a washer and nut. You may need someone to hold the faucet still as you tighten these to where the line enters the sink. Make sure the sink is level and straight before tightening the lines. Flip over the drain strainer and place it on your counter. Roll the putty between your fingers to make it malleable, then spread it around the strainer’s rim. Press the strainer into the drain. Slip the rubber gasket over the bottom of the drain under the sink. Place the threaded flange over it. Secure the flange and drain in place by tightening some washers and a nut in the holes on the flange. Towel away any putty left in the sink. These parts come packaged with the drain, although you can always purchase them separately. Locate the water supply lines coming out from the wall. Slip a metal connector over each one and plug a faucet line into the connector’s other end. Tighten the fastener with an adjustable wrench to hold the lines together. The top part of the garbage disposal unit most likely fits over the bottom of the drain and is held by a fastener you screw on. Next, attach the dishwasher hose to a small spout on the garbage disposal unit or the pipes and hold it in place with a hose clamp. Read your owner’s manual or search the manufacturer’s website for more information on how to install the garbage disposal. The drain pipe should run from the drain to the floor. Place a p-trap under it to connect it to the pipe in the wall. If you have a garbage disposal unit, don’t forget to install the pipe running from the drain pipe to the side of the unit. Fasten each pipe together by twisting on a ring-shaped nut with pliers. Turn on the water supply, then turn on the sink. Look for any leaks and repair them by tightening the seals on the pipes or installing new ones. Then, enjoy your new sink! Don’t forget to turn on the garbage disposal’s electrical supply. Plug it into the outlet and give it a test run.
Summary:
Set the faucet in the hole on the top of the sink. Seal the drain strainer in place with plumber’s putty. Fasten the drain in place and remove excess putty. Reattach the water supply lines to the faucet lines. Reinstall the dishwasher pipe or garbage disposal unit if you have one. Connect all the pipes together. Test the sink for leaks.