Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have the students choose words out of an assigned book. Compile a master list of words. Have your students complete the worksheet. Rank the most frequently checked words. Pull out the words in the “High Frequency” column.

Answer: As your students read a chapter in an assigned book, have each student write down the words they don’t know and bring the list to class at the end of the week. With this technique, your students won’t know what words to look out for ahead of time. However, it’s a more efficient technique since you’re relying on your own students’ vocabulary to decide which words to focus on. Go through the lists of words each student submits (or that you pick yourself) and combine them into a master list. Include three columns on the list: “Yes,” for words your students know, “No,” for words your students don’t know, and “Maybe,” for words your students aren’t sure if they know or not. Print out worksheet copies of the list for each student in your class. Ask your students to write an X next to “Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe” for each word. This will give you an idea of what words your class, as a whole, has the most trouble with. For example, if all of your students put an X next to “No” for the word “suspicious,” (and that word is at or near their grade-level) you’ll know to focus on teaching them that word. Create three columns on a piece of paper and write “Basic,” “High Frequency,” and “Specialized” at the top of each column, respectively. Find the most frequently checked “No” and “Maybe” words from your students’ worksheets and classify them into one of the three columns.  ”Basic” words are common, known words like “door,” “shoe,” and “television.” ”High Frequency” words are words that occur across a variety of domains and are important for students to know if they’re going to engage in intelligent discussion. For example, “analysis,” “significant,” and “articulate” are high frequency words. ”Specialized” words are low-frequency words that are largely restricted to specific domains. For example, “isomer,” “cumulus,” and “entomology” are examples of specialized words. You should have whittled down your list quite a bit by now. “High Frequency” words are the ones you should focus on in your vocabulary lessons since they represent the most important words your students need to learn. If you have more than ten words left at this point, use your judgment to select ten words from the list. You can’t go wrong at this point since all of the words in your list will be important for your students to learn.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use products that are fresh, seasonal, and local. Work on your technical skills. Create a menu with “personality. Make sure all of your dishes are equally good. Ensure consistent food quality.

Answer: If you want to earn a Michelin star, you must use the very best ingredients. Forge relationships with local farmers, bakers, butchers, and cheese-makers. Aim to personally source unique, hard-to-find ingredients. Create a menu that uses the best ingredients in your region.  Create seasonal dishes that reflect what grows in your region. For instance, in the winter months, you might use apples, squash, and leeks. In the summer, you might opt for berries, peaches, and tomatoes. Focus on what your region does well. Use seafood if you are near the ocean; use dairy if you're in Wisconsin. Michelin inspectors will be looking for high-end dishes that are prepared perfectly. Create a kitchen environment that has high standards and places an emphasis on discipline. Remember to consider the way your food looks when it’s plated, and focus on the details of a dish.  Maintain a spotless and organized kitchen. Personally approve dishes before they hit the table. Do not tolerate sloppy plating. Plate dishes so that they are as beautiful as they are appetizing. We eat with our eyes first! ” You want your food (and the chef behind your food) to stand out. You want high-quality dishes that are on the cutting edge of food trends. You want creative and innovative cuisine that displays your chef’s unique personality. This is how you can catch Michelin’s eye and hopefully earn a star.  Be willing to try to new things. Give your chef leeway to experiment with new foods. Pay attention to what is happening in the culinary world by reading magazines, blogs, and newspapers. Michelin inspectors will order across your menu, and they will be evaluating your food for balance. You need your salads to be just as good as your pastas, and your fish needs to be just as good as your steak. Make sure every dish on your menu is high quality before asking an inspector to come.  If certain dishes aren’t quite as good, consider removing them from your menu completely. The number of items on your menu should not matter. Only offer the very best. Michelin inspectors will make anywhere from 3 to 10 anonymous visits to your restaurant. They will be making sure that your food quality stays consistent across these visits. Carefully train your staff and emphasize attention to detail. Treat every night as though it is the night of a Michelin inspection.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wait until you’re not angry. Practice what you are going to say. Just say it. Establish boundaries. Be persistent.

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Sometimes your need for space can be more serious than simply “needing to recharge.” If someone's actions upset you and that is why you want space from them, wait until you’ve cooled off to let them know. You'll be able to articulate better why you need space when you're feeling more level-headed. Especially if the conversation may grow heated, it is a good idea to rehearse the conversation ahead of time.  Make an outline of your most important points. What do you need your friend to know? Once you have your outline, practice speaking in the mirror. You can always bring the outline with you if you think you may forget an important point. No matter how you go about it, the important thing is just to say what you need to say. Preparation is only effective up to a point. After that, you have to take the leap. Don’t over think it and don’t put it off. Just pick up the phone and call. You can always do this in person too, if it is easier for you. Avoid doing this online, however, as your words and intent could get misinterpreted. If you feel that your friend is frequently overwhelming your space or if you don’t feel like your requests for space are being heard, you may need to set some boundaries. Healthy boundaries are the foundation of a healthy friendship.  Explain which behaviors are okay, and which others are not. For example, maybe it is okay for them to email or call, but not okay from them to drop by unannounced. If you want to sever the friendship permanently, it's important to voice it. Don't put it off and give them false hope. Your need for space will not evaporate. When you need space, make sure you get it. Subtle approaches may work sometimes, but sometimes you need to be more direct. In those cases, you may need to assert your need for space more than once. Keep at it! Claiming the space you need is a powerful act of self-love!