In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Write each vocabulary word in a sentence that gives contextual clues to the word’s meaning. Contextual clues are words and phrases around an unknown word that point to the word’s meaning.  For example, if the vocabulary word is “succinct,” you might write, “Julia gave a succinct presentation and the meeting was over in no time.” Remember that contextual clues can be misleading. For example, the sentence “As he rushed out the door, Chris felt reluctant to meet his friend,” could imply that “reluctant” means Chris was rushing to see his friend because he was excited or rushing because he was nervous and apprehensive. Using the contextual clues you’ve provided, let your students brainstorm each word’s meaning. Letting your students brainstorm will get their mental juices flowing and they’ll be more primed to remember the meaning of the words later on. Once they’ve had a chance to think about the word on their own, you should tell them what it really means. You can read them the dictionary definition, but it’s more important to present the word in a way that your students will connect with. Use your students’ experience of the world to explain the word. For example, if the word is “hodgepodge,” pull out a plastic crate of different colored markers and “this is a hodgepodge of markers. A hodgepodge is a confusing mix of different things all thrown together.” Students learn words more quickly if they can connect them to images. Come up with different ways to represent a word using imagery.  For example, if the word is “interstellar,” talk to them about the vast space between the stars and explain, “’interstellar’ is the word for that space.” If the word is something more abstract, like “repercussions,” show them pictures of children who were sent to their rooms without supper or pictures of people in jail.
Summary: Give your students contextual clues. Let your students guess the words’ meaning. Explain the word. Use imagery to make the word come alive.

When you are lucky enough to have a job interview, you will want to be as well informed about your potential employer as possible. This will show the company that you are serious about working for them. Think about researching the following, and begin to shape your possible responses to questions according to what you learn.  What is the company's mission statement? What are it's objectives? What skills and values does the company look for? Who are the key players in the company? If you are told who will be interviewing with, try to find out a little bit about their background. By doing this you can hopefully identify a few questions before the interview takes place. This will give you and edge when the questions come up. Some common interview questions include the following:  Tell us about yourself? You will not want to be too wordy with this response, a one minute response will do. Why did you apply for this job? Be honest, and tell them what is appealing about the job and the company. What do you know about our company? Draw on the research you have done on the company. What questions do you have for me? You might ask for more details on the day to day duties of the position, the growth of the company, or your potential for advancement in the company. While some of the following suggestions may seem basic, they play a key role in making a good impression at an interview. First, you should show up 5 minutes before the interview; do not show up too early, and never be late. Secondly, appear well dressed and carry yourself in a professional manner. Finally, arrive prepared with a pen, paper and several copies of your resume in case they are requested. Always dress professionally even if it is not a professional position. Avoid shorts, flip flops, jeans, and other casual attire. This starts when you greet the interviewer with a smile, handshake and direct eye contact. You will want to carry this good start into the interview room, where there are several points to keep in mind.  Make sure you do not slouch. Do not break eye contact during conversation. However, be mindful not to stare. Do not cross your arms. Instead, keep them open in a friendly manner. Avoid fidgeting or touching your face. All interviewers are different. Some may be relaxed and even casual, while others will be very serious and professional. If you find your interviewer to be formal you should match this. This will create a connection between you and the interviewer, and he or she will feel that you have something in common. This will help to show the interviewer that you are interested in the company and the job. You may want to ask questions about employee benefits, employee experience, room for advancement, or the next steps in the hiring process. Regardless, ask questions that demonstrate that you are familiar with the company and the job. For example, if you read that the company recently won an award or a new client, mention it. Some interviewers will let you know their timeframe for a decision. If they tell you two weeks and two weeks has gone by, you should send a polite email confirming you are still interested in the position and asking if they have a decision timeline. If you were not told a timeline, you can send a similar email after about two weeks.  Keep the follow up emails brief and polite. Hiring managers are generally very busy, so try and be patient. Try a note that looks something like this: "Dear Manager, Thank you so much for meeting with me today. I enjoyed learning about the company and the position, and I am very excited about the prospects of joining the team. I look forward to hearing from you about the next steps in the process."
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One-sentence summary -- Study the company where you will be interviewing beforehand. Research some commonly asked interview questions. Be mindful of the basics on the day of the interview. Pay attention to your body language during the interview. Follow the tone of the interviewer. Ask questions to the interviewer when given the chance. Follow up after the interview.

Problem: Article: You are going to generate the most income during the warm summer months when everyone is more likely to be outside and wanting ice cream. Though you can stay open during colder months, you will likely make less money. Plan the opening for the start of summer so you can capitalize on the weather and have as many customers at the truck as possible. If you live in a very warm climate, you may be able to make money year round. It may matter less if you open in the summer or in the winter, especially if the weather is sunny and warm all the time. Focus on a neighborhood or area that has a lot of foot traffic and is densely populated. You may begin in your neighborhood and drive around to other neighborhoods close by. Or you may go to a local plaza or outdoor area that usually has a lot of foot traffic. Stick to a regular route, as this will help customers know where you are and make it easier for them to buy from you again. Make an effort to connect with people in a neighborhood or community. This will encourage them to buy from you again and help your truck become known by word of mouth. Set up social media accounts for the ice cream truck, such as Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook. Follow other local businesses in the area and post updates to your followers on a regular basis. You can also send out information on the location of the truck to followers so they can find it easily.  Maintain an active social media presence so customers stay interested and engaged with the ice cream truck. If you have any specials or promotions at the truck, make sure you let your social media followers know. Pay attention to what products are selling and keep track of this on a spreadsheet. Then, adjust what you are selling so you only offer people what they want.  For example, you may notice certain ice cream flavors are more popular than others, or that people prefer ice cream bars over ice cream cones. You may try adding new or interesting flavors to the list of options to draw customers in. You can also offer a weekly ice cream special to encourage customers to try new products.
Summary:
Open during the summer season. Establish a route in a neighborhood or area. Use social media to promote the truck. Adjust your ice cream products based on demand.