In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Older learners are often more motivated to learn and have a greater grasp on their current reading level. Ask them for their self-assessed reading level and what they're comfortable reading now. Start there and make adjustments as necessary. It's also a good idea to get an idea of what their interests are so that you can meet their needs. You could ask questions like these: "What are your favorite genres?" "What do you find interesting to read about?" or "What do you think makes reading the most difficult?" Adolescent and adult learners understandably don’t want to read children’s books. For these students, search for crime fiction or other adult themes tailored to low literacy levels. You could also look for edited versions of the classic authors, such as Shakespeare. Some possible choices are:   Reading Shakespeare with Young Adults by Mary Ellen Dakin  The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin  Before We were Free by Julia Alvarez Divide students into small groups. Have them read the title of their assigned reading, as well as the captions to any illustrations in the reading. By reserving time for this activity in class, you’ll emphasize the importance of previewing in their future readings. Some examples of  guiding questions for this assignment are:  This book is called How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. Based on that title, what do you think this book is about? What information does this photograph of Civil Rights activists sitting at a “Whites Only” counter give us about the newspaper article? Dictionaries are great, but looking up individual words can make readers lose their focus of the subject matter of their assignment. Teach students the importance of figuring out the meanings or significance of words from the context of the sentence or paragraph. You can teach context though:  Fill-in-the-blank questions. Students complete by choosing one of three possible words under or to the side of the question. Antonym exercises. Students must figure out the meaning of one word by analyzing the use of its antonym (a word they already know) in the same sentence. An example would be: While Mrs. Smith welcomed all immigrants, her neighbor was xenophobic. What does xenophobic mean? Have your students plan which strategies they’ll use for their assigned readings. For the next class, ask them which strategies helped the most. Examples of reading strategies are:  Skimming Using context Trying to predict what will happen next in a narrative
Summary: Talk to older learners to get an idea of their reading level. Match their maturity level. Preview homework assignments in class. Emphasize context. Discuss reading strategies.

If you find yourself thinking about your job after leaving work, try to avoid this. Think to yourself, "I did what I could today, and now I can relax." When you're not at work, focus on things like your hobbies, friends, family members, pets, and other aspects of life outside the office. You work hard and are entitled to unwind at the end of the day. Try to avoid talking or complaining about your job after work. This only exacerbates the issues, and it’s best not to bring work into your home life. If you're unsatisfied at work, you may internalize these feeling and start feeling negative about your life overall. Strive to remind yourself you are not your job. You have other things going on, like friendships and family obligations, outside the office. Place your focus here when you feel discouraged. Not everyone can work a job that fulfills their dreams. If you're not in the exact field you love, pursue your passions outside of work. Volunteer at an organization that could use extra help. For example, if you're working an office job, but your goal is to work with kids, volunteer at a daycare, library, or school to help tutor kids. Work doesn't have to be your only outlet in life. Think about your passions and find ways to indulge them on the side. Form a band with friends if you're interested in music. Join a local theater troupe if you're interested in acting. There are many things you can do to feel fulfilled outside of work. Sometimes, it’s not the job that’s the problem, and it may be that underlying issues are making you unhappy. Talking to a therapist can help you work through these problems and pinpoint if you are suffering from anxiety or depression.
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One-sentence summary -- Switch off when you leave. Remember you are not your job. Volunteer on the side. Indulge your hobbies and passions. Consider speaking to a therapist.

Problem: Article: Aside from improving your physical well-being and confidence, dancing will help you loosen up your creative muscles.  Turn up your favorite song and start moving that body. You have the freedom to experiment with new moves without the same self-consciousness you might have dancing in public. In a world of bills and advertisements, people love receiving handwritten mail, but the benefits of writing a letter don’t stop there. Studies show that expressive writing can actually help you have a more positive view of the world.   You can write to someone far away or someone you see every day. Writing gives you the opportunity to express yourself in a way that you might not be able to in day-to-day conversation. Want to let someone know that you really love her? Want to share the struggle you’ve been having with a big decision, such as your next career move or where you want to go to college? Writing a letter will not only help you create a more intimate bond with the receiver; it will also help you to process some of these thoughts. If you express yourself better through images than with words, why not draw a picture to send someone? Who doesn’t like receiving a piece of art created just for them? Coloring is in right now, no matter what your age. More and more people are discovering the benefits of dusting off the Crayolas.  You can purchase adult coloring books at bookstores and craft stores, but you can also find thousands of free coloring pages online. Pinterest can be a graveyard for do-it-yourself crafts. Rifle through your boards for a project you’ve been meaning to do.  Create wall art using your wedding day flowers or make some homemade beeswax candles.  Bake a loaf of homemade bread or choose another Pinterest recipe. Nothing tastes as good as bread fresh out of the oven, but it’s a long process, so people tend to pick up a loaf from the store. Since you have the night to yourself, why not try it out? Garlic-rosemary bread sounds—and smells—like a dream. Alone time is a great opportunity for self-discovery, away from all the noise of other people’s hopes for and expectations of you.
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Throw a solo dance party. Write a letter. Color! Follow through on your Pinterest reveries. Journal.