In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You don't have to do a large group session to share. You can either assign students small groups or let them choose who they want to work with. In their groups or pairs, students can read what they've written to others. Group members can ask questions or offer suggestions.  Lay some ground rules, such as being polite and respectful. Make sure to walk around and monitor the groups to make sure everyone is staying on task. Students might be shy, and that's okay. If you have a quiet group, they can read for themselves what their partners wrote. To give feedback, they can write notes to each other.  When you're working with college or high school students, ask them to share their papers with one another electronically before the workshop. They can make notes and share their feedback during the in-person meeting.  Overtime, students will likely feel more comfortable verbally sharing after they are used to the workshop format. You can use this option when you want a more collaborative experience. You can ask students to share their work by saying, “Who feels like they have a paragraph that they'd like to read aloud?” If no one volunteers, it's okay to choose a student to start.  You can also break the sharing down into smaller pieces. Try, “Who wants to share their topic sentence?” Share your own work to reinforce good habits.
Summary: Put students into small groups or pairs to share if you have a large class. Have students swap papers and read quietly if students are hesitant to talk. Try whole-class sharing to emphasize key skills.

In order to get a service dog for your child, there is typically an application process. Each assistance program has a unique set of guidelines for qualifying for a service animal. However, most of these processes are similar.  Generally, you will need to complete an application for a child to receive a service animal. In this form you will need to provide basic information like the name and address of the parent(s) and child. You will also need to provide information about the child’s physical therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, and/or case manager. This will include a description of your child's autism and the severity of various symptoms, along with any additional medical problems.  At this point, you will also need to explain how your child's autism and/or medical problems are affecting their daily living skills and creating limitations. Daily living skills include caring for oneself (i.e. bathing, dressing, and feeding oneself). You will also need to describe any restrictions or precautions your child may have related to their diagnosis and provide details on any medical treatments or medications they are currently undergoing. You should also note whether your child uses any adaptive equipment, such as crutches or a wheelchair. The next section of the application will assess whether you are able to care for a dog. The agency will need to know who lives in the household, if you have any other pets, and the type of service animal you are seeking. They also need to know who will be handling the dog (parent or child?) and if you will be able to provide food and grooming for the dog. In the final part of the application form, the assistance agency needs to know what kind of service you expect the dog to provide. You should also indicate whether the dog will be attending school with the child, and how you feel that the child would benefit from the service dog. Applicants may be charged a fee from $20-$40 as a basic processing fee. The agency will also require a professional to certify the diagnosis you report. The agency will also often request letters of reference. This would preferably come from professionals that work with your child. For example, they may ask to contact occupational, speech, or psychology therapists that can confirm your child's disability has and describe the ways in which a service dog could help to improve their life. All applications will need to be reviewed by the director of the organization before any decisions are made.  If the executive determines that the child meets all the qualifications and has shown a sufficient need (for services that the animal can fulfill), the family and child will progress to the interview. The interview is primarily to determine which specific training tasks the dog will need to be taught. After the interview is complete, the agency will provide a contract and discuss fundraising plans with you and your family. During this time, it is important to read all parts of the contract and be sensible about what your family can afford and how much money you can realistically fundraise.  The contract also informs the family of the agency's obligations and their expectations of the family. Pay special attention to any aspects of the contract that may become invalid in various circumstances. If you decide this is the best path forward for you and your child, go ahead and sign the contract.  After this you have officially become a client of the agency of your choosing.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill in the application for your chosen assistance program. Provide all diagnostic information that is relevant to your child. Show proof that you will be able to care for the service dog. Let the agency know why your child needs a service dog. Pay the application fee and provide references. Wait to be called for an interview. Sign the contract.

Q: A great way to pick up Japanese is by speaking it with someone who already knows the language. A lot of Japanese speakers want to speak English. You know English and want to learn Japanese. So exchange your skills! A language exchange is something you can do on your computer through Skype or a language exchange website. You can talk to someone on the weekend, after work, or maybe even during a lunch break. There are a lot of websites that connect Japanese language speakers with English language speakers. Enter “Japanese language exchange” in your search engine to find one of these websites. You can also meet with a Japanese speaker in person and talk to them in your free time. To find an in-person language exchange, look on the website of your local university or community college. Often, your local universities or community colleges organize language exchanges for their students and community members. If you live in a city, there will definitely be more people like you who want to learn to speak Japanese. Learners often meet up together in their spare time at cafes and bars to practice speaking with one another. This is just another form of language exchange and casual settings like cafes and bars make having conversations with strangers easier. A good site to find a language meet up is https://www.meetup.com/topics/language-exchange. If you already know someone who can speak Japanese, meet with them over coffee and have a conversation in Japanese. Since it’s someone you know, talking in Japanese won’t be as scary and you’ll get good practice. You can also ask your friend for tips on learning Japanese.
A: Join an online language exchange. Find an in-person language exchange. Find a local group. Talk to friends who speak Japanese.

Problem: Article: Regular cleaning can remove existing algae from your birdbath and prevent the build up of new algae. To clean your bird bath, start by removing all the water and discarding it. You will need to replace it with new water when you're done. You will need a small scrub brush to clean out your bird bath. In most cases, it is unnecessary to use cleaner. However, if your birdbath is very soiled or dirty, use a mild detergent. Clean the bottom of the bird bath and the sides, scrubbing off any dirt, debris, or visible algae. It's best to use a hose to rinse off your birdbath, especially if you used detergent. Hose down the inside of your bird bath until all soap residue is gone. It is very important to be thorough about rinsing a bird bath. Birds are very vulnerable to detergents and it can be harmful for birds if there's detergent left in the bird bath. Once you're done, you can refill your birdbath.  Use fresh, clean water to refill the bath.
Summary:
Remove the existing water. Clean the birdbath with a small scrub brush. Rinse your bird bath. Refill the bird bath with fresh water.