INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Eye contact doesn’t always indicate that someone is trying to hide something from you or that they’re being sneaky, especially in young children.  If a child student avoids eye contact, it may indicate (as with some older children or adults) that they are shy.  Avoiding eye contact may also indicate that the child did something that they feel badly about, such as knocking something over or wetting their pants. If your child student won’t make eye contact, stay positive and reassure them.  You might say, “I know that you are feeling badly, and I want you to know that everything is okay.  I care about you and want to talk about what’s bothering you.” Children learn how to communicate from the adults around them, especially body language.  Just like with adults or older kids, children that stands with their arms folded are comforting themselves.  They may or may not know that they’re feeling apprehensive, or that folding their arms is a reassuring and comforting maneuver. Don’t force a child to uncross their arms or approach something that makes them apprehensive.  Instead, tell them “Take your time.  You’re safe and I’m here with you,” to encourage them to warm up to a person or object. Children may scratch their heads because they itch, just like anyone does. When children in the classroom scratch or touch their heads it might also be their way of expressing confusion.  If you see a child scratch or touch their head, pause and ask if they understand the lesson. “Bobby, can you please ask me a question about this? It would be very helpful if you did so that we can make sure that everyone understands what we’re talking about.  Maria, I’d like you to think of another question about this lesson that we can answer after Bobby’s question.” If you have a child student that grabs their crotch or sits on one leg and rocks back and forth in their chair, ask them if they’d like to use the restroom.  They are likely aware that they have the urge to use the bathroom, but might not be comfortable asking to go.  Other signs include pointing to the crotch, crouching, standing in a corner, or even squatting. “Ravi, I think that you’re telling me that you need to go potty.  Great job communicating what you need! Let’s try and go now and then we can come back and join the class.”

SUMMARY: Notice a student who avoids eye contact. Decipher a student's folded arms. Figure out why a student might scratch their head. Notice a student holding their crotch.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The length of a string is the number of characters that the string contains. For example, the length of the string "Hello!" is 6 because it has 6 characters. int strLength = str.length(); Here is a sample program that finds the length of a string.    public class StringManipulation {     public static void main(String[] args) {         String str = "Hello!";         int strLength = str.length();         System.out.println("The length of \"" + str + "\" is "                 + strLength + ".");     } }
Summary: Understand what it means to find the length of a string. Invoke the length() method on the String object and store the result in an integer variable.  Give it a go.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is the small mesh screen that pulls in and out of the dryer. For forward-facing dryers, it can be located on the front of the loading panel. For top-load dryers, it may be located under a small flap. Clean the lint catcher after each load to avoid lint buildup and, consequently, a fire hazard. Disconnecting the power is a necessary safety precaution before messing with any parts of your dryer. If you have a gas dryer, turn the gas valve on the dryer line or turn the valve supplying gas to your whole house. Then unscrew the flex hose to disconnect the dryer from the gas line and use a gas line cap to seal the line until you’re done cleaning the dryer.  If you’re not sure whether your dryer is gas or electric, refer to the manual or look up the manufacturer and model number online for more information. Some dryer manuals will also give you specific cleaning instructions. Lint can build up in the screen (especially if you don’t clean it after each load), falling down into the shaft that holds the lint catcher. Removing the top panel will allow you to clean any lint that may have fallen beyond the lint trap. First you’ll need to take out the screws located around the opening of the lint trap. Then pull the entire top panel towards you and lift it up to release the metal catches.  If your dryer faces forward, the metal catches are typically located about 3 inches (7.6 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm) down from the top and up from the floor. You’ll have to slide the panel upwards or downwards depending on how your dryer is assembled. If your dryer has a condenser unit that holds the lint trap, remove it from the dryer and rinse away any lint under the faucet of a large sink. Make sure to rinse both sides of the unit and let it air dry for a few hours before inserting it back into the dryer. You may need to wedge a screwdriver between the top or front panel and the base of the dryer to pry it open. Depending on your dryer, the lint filter opening will look like a rectangular tray (this is where the lint catcher slides in and out) or a deep crevice (for front loading machines). Stick a dryer cleaning brush down into it and twist it around, moving it back and forth to get all of the lint out.  You can purchase a dryer lint cleaning kit at any hardware store. If you don’t have a lint cleaning brush, you can use a large pipe brush cleaner or a vacuum with a hose attachment that’s small enough to fit inside the opening. After cleaning the most common places for lint to accumulate, replace all the parts and reconnect the dryer to the power source. If your dryer is gas-powered, reconnect the gas line and turn it on. Run the dryer for up to 1 or 2 minutes to see if the burning smell is gone.  If there’s no smell you can use your dryer as usual—just remember to clean out the lint trap after each load. If the burning smell persists, there may be lint stuck around the parts inside of the dryer.

SUMMARY:
Remove any lint from the lint catcher. Unplug the power cord from the wall. Use a screwdriver to remove the top panel of your dryer. Use a dryer brush to remove lint from the lint filter opening. Replace the lint trap, the lint panel, and plug in the dryer to test it.