Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have fun with a mobile phone. Use a tablet or computer. Watch TV or a movie. Play video games. Listen to loud music. Set an alarm clock.

Answer: If you don't have a phone, borrow one from an someone who has one. They are great for keeping you entertained with games, apps, music, and videos. Make sure you have the permission of the person you are borrowing the phone from before downloading anything. If you need to connect to the internet to play a game, watch a video, or listen to music, make sure that you are wearing headphones or have turned down the volume. Ask your parents or older family members for permission before using a tablet or computer, if you do not have your own. You may already have games or apps that you enjoy, but you may also get help from your parents or older family members to help you find more that can help you pass the time.  While some apps are free others require a payment. Do not purchase anything without permission from your parents or older family members. If you have the permission to download something on someone else's tablet/computer, you may need to know what type of computer or tablet you have. Some apps may only work with a certain type of tablet, like an iPad for example. Read the description of your game or app to be sure it works with your computer or tablet. Ask an adult for help if you are still unsure. Use earphones so that you can make the volume as loud as you want without, waking up the rest of the house. Whether you watch a movie on a tablet or binge watch an entire TV series, choose something you enjoy. Watch a funny movie or a scary movie to keep your mind engaged. If you watch a movie that you have seen many times or a very slow movie, you may fall asleep.  Plan ahead of time and ask your parents or older family members to help you download movies or TV shows for your tablet, phone, or computer. You may also ask them for help to PVR some TV shows if your TV is able to record them. Use headphones to make sure that you do not wake up anyone else in the house. Whether you have a gaming console or are able to borrow one, video games can keep you occupied all night. If you are having trouble passing a level, then switch to another game. The more you get frustrated, the more likely you are to get tired and go to sleep. Borrow games from friends or family to make sure you are entertained throughout the night. You may have already completed all the games in your collection and a new challenge can help your mind stay alert. Make sure to use headphones when trying to stay awake with music. You do not want to keep the rest of your house awake. Listen to music with a faster beat as slow and quiet music may make you tired.  Create a playlist of your favourite songs that you know will get you energized the days leading up to your all-nighter. You may want to find music that will get you up and dancing. Use an mp3 player, mobile phone, or tablet that’s portable so that you can move around while you listen to your music. Use an alarm clock as a safety net when you try to stay up all night. If you feel yourself drifting, set the alarm for 30 minutes or one-hour intervals so you can jolt yourself awake. If you don’t have an alarm clock, ask to borrow one from your family or friends.  A digital alarm clock may be set by going into the settings menu for personal preferences on volume, the type of alarm, and how long your alarm will ring. Alarms work because they trigger your body’s natural stress response. Some alarms come with a snooze button that stops the alarm from ringing but restarts in a few minutes. While you immediately become alert once you hear an alarm, if you press the snooze button too much you will get your body to ignore its natural response which will leave you feeling groggy.  Test your alarm clock. Make sure that the batteries are good or plug it in if it doesn’t run on batteries. If you are borrowing it, ask the person you are borrowing it from how to set it and to test it with you to make sure it works properly.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use gender-neutral language when possible. Avoid asking students to speak on behalf of their gender. Choose course materials by both men and women. Avoid separating supplies or materials by gender. Refer to students using the pronouns they prefer. Videotape your class to examine your own teaching methods. Ask a trusted colleague sit in on a class session to give you feedback.

Answer: Address your students collectively without using gendered language such as “guys,” which may make girls feel excluded. “Everyone” and “class” are great gender-neutral ways of addressing your group of students. Ask students only to speak for themselves rather than being a spokesperson for a larger group. Avoid asking questions with leading intros, such as, “How do you think most boys would feel about this story?”  You might rephrase the question, “How did you feel about the representation of men in this story?” Let both boys and girls weigh in about how gender is portrayed in a given text or work. There isn’t a need to have only girls discuss the representation of women, for example. Seek out materials for your class that represent perspectives from multiple genders. If you’re having trouble finding a cross-section, discuss your needs with a seasoned librarian.  A librarian can typically introduce you to new authors or filmmakers so your syllabus is more inclusive. Your students will benefit from being exposed to multiple points of view. If you have trouble finding a range of critical opinions on a given subject, call out this shortcoming for older students. Describe any historical or social context that might explain this disparity. Mix costumes and art supplies for younger students rather than dividing them by into sections for boys and girls. This will allow your students to express themselves creatively without anxiety about adhering to traditional gender roles.  Creative play is an important part of development. Boys should feel free to experiment with glitter and girls to dress up as police officers. For older pupils, ask students of both genders to read dialog aloud in class without regard for the gender of the speaker. A female student can just as easily read the part of a king as a male student can read the part of a maid. Support students who identify as another gender or non-gender binary by using their desired pronouns in class. If another student uses the wrong pronoun, correct them gently. You might say, “I hear that you liked Alexei’s point. Let’s respect her by using the pronoun she prefers.” Review the tape to see if you call on students of both genders, listen as intently to girls as you do to boys, and assess what types of questions you ask to students of each gender.  Take notes to strategize about how you can tailor your own teaching to create a more equitable environment for your students. Most schools won’t have a problem with this, but it never hurts to ask an administrator first. You might say, “Do you mind if I film a class session to examine my own teaching methods? Request that the colleague provide critical feedback on how you managed the class with gender equality in mind. Ask them to suggest strategies or different approaches you could try to give all your students an opportunity to succeed.  If possible, have them sit in a future session to note if you’ve improved in their eyes. If not, brainstorm a new approach together. If there’s a teacher you feel does a particularly great job of creating gender equality in the classroom, ask for tips on achieving an optimal environment.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create a compelling concept. Create your characters. Draw up a couple of test comics. Get some feedback. Decide on an update schedule.

Answer:
For many webcomics, this means having a good plot. Your webcomic doesn't have to have a plot, but having one will make it easier to come up with ideas and stay motivated.  Use tools like Monomyth and Act Structure to make sure that your story has good pacing and that your readers will be able to connect with the story. Choosing some themes and issues to cover can also help. Remember the most common writing advice: write what you know! It's good advice! This doesn't necessarily mean that you should only write about your life or make realistic fiction style stories. It just means that you'll usually write best when you write about overall experiences and emotions that you know about. Create some primary and secondary characters, if your comic will have regular characters. Draw a character sheet for them so that you're sure to stay consistent with their look. Then write yourself a "cheat sheet" of their character history, personality, flaws, and other details. Remember that characters that lean more heavily on the flawed side will give you more to work with as writer and develop over time. Balance is important, but you need to give yourself wiggle room! Write three or more test comics. They should incorporate all your main characters (if you have them) and be in the style you want your webcomic to be. Don't make it very quick and sketchy or very careful and precise if this isn't how all the comics will be done. The goal here is for you to get an idea about how long it takes you to make a comic and learn how you might streamline the process. You might end up deciding that you need a simpler style, less coloring, or other changes. Show them to your friends to review. If you don't think your friends will be a very reliable source, try to find a chat-room or some online friends to send them to. You'll want to understand what's good about your comics and what things you need to do to improve. Ask for a good amount of detailed feedback on them, not just an "I like it!" or "It's funny!".  Don't worry about catering to what every single person says. You want to deal with what the most common complaints are. Do people dislike your main character? Are your jokes funny? Is your drawing style a bit slapdash? Work on things like this before you complete your final comics. You'll want to have a regular schedule that you can update on and then stick to that schedule. This is so your readers will know when to come looking for a new strip. Having am irregular publishing schedule is a good way too lose your readers and deter new ones. An update schedule will also help motivate you to work on your comic, as working on it as a habit will help you overcome laziness and procrastination.