Differences in weather patterns and climate in your area will test the strength and durability of these systems, and this will be shown through your stock. Little things like needing an extra fence post here and there, putting in an extra grounding rod, or a fixing a hole in a water trough or even one of the man-made ponds or dugouts not having enough water than normal can be the kind of changes that may improve or challenge your system.

Summary: Observe how fences are holding up, as well as the watering systems.


You have to clearly have a goal in mind so that you can focus on it. Concentrating on your goal in a sort of meditative practice helps you control your dream. You can be anything, but many people enjoy becoming something that will allow you to experience the universe differently, like an alien, bird, or fish. You can also use shape-shifting to confront your fears: for instance, if you have a phobia of spiders, you can shape-shift into one and experience life from its point of view. A clear pond, window, or anything else that gives you a good reflection will also work.  Stare at yourself and will your skin to change and form into the shape you desire. You can also start at one end of your body (for instance, your feet) and consciously think of each part changing. Some lucid dreamers like to walk through the mirror at this point, fully embracing the alternate persona. This is another method if you don't prefer to use a mirror or if you find it hard to visualize a mirror.  Simply behave as if you were the thing you want to become. . For example, if you want to shape-shift into a dog, go down onto your hands and knees. Start barking, and wag your tail. Pretty soon you'll feel your hands turn into paws and your face change.

Summary: Choose what you want to be. Use a mirror to shape-shift. Act out your new shape.


Tibet is the warmest and greenest during the summer and spring months, making it ideal for travel. It can reach 20 °C (68 °F) and higher during summer and spring. However, it can also get very crowded, so you will need to be prepared for a lot of tourists if you visit during this time.  July and August are the rainy months in Tibet so you may want to avoid traveling during this time. Avoid traveling to Tibet in May, as it can be difficult to book transportation and accommodations due to national holidays in China. The weather will be much colder in the fall and winter, but it will be less crowded. You will also get cleared views of the mountains during the winter and fall months.  Temperatures can drop to below 0 °C (32 °F) at night during the winter, especially in January and February. The fall months will be warmer, but still chilly. Each year, the Chinese government closes Tibet in February. Keep an eye on Chinese government announcements and check with your tour guide to see if you are able to travel to the region during this month. Chinese people tend to travel to Tibet in early October for national holidays, so you may avoid travel during this month if you do not like heavy traffic and crowds. When you arrange your trip through a travel agency, they will find you a suitable tour guide to take you around Tibet. Your tour guide will take you to temples and monasteries, providing detailed information and context at each site. There is usually a small entrance fee to enter these holy sites.  Popular holy sites in Tibet include the Sera monastery and the Potala Palace. Your tour guide should be able to suggest other sites to visit. Always follow the posted rules for any holy sites you visit. Other popular attractions include the open air markets and teahouses in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. You can buy local goods at the markets and try local food at the teahouses. Most meals are inexpensive in Lhasa and focus on local, traditional foods. The area around Tibet, called the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), contains popular areas like the Mount Everest Base Camp and the Friendship Highway. Your guide can arrange road trips to these areas, where you travel by private car or bus.  You will need to be prepared to spend a lot of time in the car, looking out the window at scenic views. Hiking and climbing around Mount Everest may require additional permits, and extensive outdoor experience. Speak to your tour guide for more information.

Summary: Visit Tibet in spring or summer for the best weather. Go to Tibet in the fall or winter for low season. Do guided tours of holy sites and monasteries. Go to local markets and teahouses in Lhasa. Include a visit to remove areas of Tibet.


The purpose of feedback is to help students learn, so give useful comments that direct them toward improving their work rather than chastising mistakes. Treat it as instruction and not just a critique. You may provide written feedback on different types of student assignments, including written assignments, presentations, and projects. They are both important, and students need to know how to improve in both areas. This is especially important if a student is stronger in one area than another. For example, a student may have excellent ideas with good development, while also having poor spelling, incorrect punctuation, and excessive fragments and run-ons.  If you are giving the feedback on an oral presentation or project, be sure to provide feedback on each part of the assignment. For example, an oral presentation would include feedback on both content and public speaking skills, while a project may receive feedback on content, creativity, and execution. Writing comments like “good job,” “very improved,” or “this needs work” doesn't tell the student what they need to do to improve or what they’re doing right. In order for the feedback to be effective, the student needs to know what you saw that either worked or didn’t.  Write something like, “Your thesis is clear, well-written, and uses the format we practiced. On the other hand, your topic sentences could use some work because they don’t connect back to your thesis.” Suggest, “Your ideas are well-developed, but I’d recommend you come to tutoring so that we can work on your comma splices and sentence fragments.” Include a mix of positive comments and constructive criticism. You may mark some errors, but avoid copyediting the paper. State the issue that you’ve seen in the paper, such as overuse of commas, and then suggest the skill the student can work on. For example, “You have overused commas throughout your essay. I suggest reviewing the rules about commas and how to avoid comma splices. If you come in for tutoring, we can work through a paragraph together. This will give the student something to focus on moving forward. You can base the priorities on the learning objectives or student needs, depending on that student’s work. Say, “Right now, I want you to focus on using active voice and avoiding choppy sentences.” Focus your attention on either the current learning objectives or the needs of the student you are assessing. Make sure that your students know that you are only evaluating limited parts of their writing so that they don’t assume other sections are perfect.  You may want to highlight or mark the section where you are providing feedback. Before giving the students their assignments back, let them know that you only provided feedback on part of the assignment. You could also allow students to choose which skill or section they want feedback on. If there are many errors, don’t try to fix them all in one feedback opportunity. Providing too much at one time can feel overwhelming to the student, causing them to become discouraged. Instead, start with the foundational corrections or the easiest tweaks.  For example, you could begin by focusing on avoiding sentence fragments and looking up words you don’t know how to spell. You could also focus on just the learning objective that the assignment is addressing. End on a positive note, encouraging them to keep working. You may want to reference other improvements you have seen in their work, empowering them to aim higher. Write something like, “After seeing how well your writing has developed this year, I know you will do a terrific job with these suggestions. I look forward to reading your next essay!”
Summary: Keep the focus on student learning. Provide feedback on both content and mechanics. Be specific about both positive and negative feedback. Suggest ways to make improvements rather than correcting mistakes. Set priorities for the next draft or assignment. Limit your feedback to one section or skill if time is an issue. Avoid overwhelming the student. Motivate your student to keep working.