In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Some dancers like to sew the elastics just behind the ribbons. This way, once the ribbons are tied, the elastic won't be as visible. Other dancers prefer to sew the elastic about a thumb's width from the back seam. Be aware that sewing the elastic to the heels may give you blisters. Put your shoe on. Wrap a measuring tape over the top of your foot, from 1 side of the shoe to the other. Make sure that you measure all the way down to the inside sole. Where you measure from depends on where you will be sewing the elastic. Choose elastic that is about 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) wide. Match the color either to your tights or to your ribbon. Cut 2 pieces that match your measurements. You will have 1 piece for each shoe. Pin your elastic to your shoes based on your desired placement. Again, if you will be sewing the elastic to the inside, make sure that the ends touch the inside sole. If you will be sewing the elastic to the outside, place the ends at the lowest part of the heel. Put your shoes on and stand up flat-footed, not in pointe. If the elastic feels too tight or uncomfortable, take the shoes off and adjust the elastic. You may have to make the elastic tighter, looser, or angled in a different way. The elastic should be flat against the top and sides of your foot when you are wearing the shoe. Adjust the angle, if needed. Use a whipstich on the sides of the elastic, and a running stitch on the bottom edge. Continue with a running stitch along the top edge, just below the drawstring. Do this for both ends of the elastic on both sides of the shoe.  Be careful not to sew through the outer satin layer or the drawstring. Thread a strong needle with reinforced thread that matches the outer satin layer. A running stitch is also called a straight stitch. It is where you pull the needle up and down through the fabric.
Summary: Decide where you want the elastics. Measure your shoe and foot for the elastic strap. Cut 2 pieces of 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) wide elastic. Pin the elastics to the inside or outside of the shoe. Try the shoes on and adjust the fit. Sew the elastic to the inside of the shoe.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Getting through a text can be easier and more fun when you’re not doing it alone. For instance, you can try reading the same section of a text as your partner, then talking about it to make sure you both understood the main ideas. To improve reading aloud you can even pair yourself with someone you feel is a better reader. While your partner is reading, listen to your their pronunciation, speed, and rhythm. Take a turn yourself, then ask for feedback. If you really want to concentrate on your reading, step away from television, music, phones, computers, and chatty people. These distractions make it hard to focus, dragging out reading and causing frustration. Try reading in a quiet, well-lit place with a desk and comfortable chair, if you can. Take a bookmark, ruler, or small piece of paper and set it on the page you want to read. Slide it down so you can only read one line of text, then move it down to read the next line, and so on. Doing this can make reading feel more manageable. It’s no surprise that you’ll be more motivated to read a text that you genuinely care about. If you’re given the chance to select books or other things to read for yourself, seek out topics you are interested in. Keep records, like a list of books or articles you’ve gone through, and how many minutes you read each day. Seeing how much you’ve accomplished over time can encourage you to keep making progress.
Summary: Read with a friend. Choose the right reading environment. Use a pointer while reading if you have trouble focusing on the page. Read something you’re interested in, if you have a choice. Track your progress.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Grease the inside of two 9-inch (22.86 -centimeter) round baking pans. Dust the inside of each pan with flour, then tap out the excess flour. Make sure that the baking rack is in the center of the oven. Place the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until everything is evenly mixed. This ensures that everything gets distributed evenly throughout the wet ingredients. Make sure that you are using unsweetened cocoa powder and not Dutch process. Add in the eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar into the mixing bowl. Beat everything together on a medium-low speed setting for 1 minute, or until everything is blended together. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then blend on a high speed setting for 2 more minutes. You can use an electric mixer, handheld beater, or a food processor fitted with whisks. Be sure to distribute the batter evenly between both pans. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl clean so that you don't waste any of the batter. They are ready when a toothpick poked in the center comes out with a few crumbs. If your oven is small, you will need to bake the cakes on two racks. Halfway through the baking, switch the racks that the cakes are on: move the top rack cake to the bottom rack, and the bottom rack cake to the top. Once the cakes are baked, place the pans on a wire cooling rack. Let them cool for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans. Let them finish cooling the rest of the way. It may help to run a knife around the inside edges of the pan first, before removing the cakes.
Summary:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prep your pans. Mix together the dry ingredients. Beat the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into the two cake pans. Bake the cakes for 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool before removing them from the pans.