Problem: Article: Group the prepped leaves in a bundle and tie them together at their stems with a rubber band or twist tie. Make more than one bundle if you have lots of basil leaves. Hang your bundles of basil from a hook or wall tack to dry. You don't have to hang them in your kitchen, but make sure you choose a place with freely circulating air and moderate sunlight to aid the drying process. Choose a room with a window that can be opened to let air and sunlight in and preferably one where bugs won't be able to get to your drying herbs. Your basil will be dried and ready to use in about two weeks or when the leaves are dark green, dry and brittle to the touch. If the leaves or stems still feel a little flexible, let them hang another week. Remove the rubber band or twist tie, separate the dried basil bundle and crumble the dried leaves with your fingers. Store them in a labeled jar or container for future use.
Summary: Gather the leaves in bunches. Hang leaves to dry. Let the basil hang for two weeks. Use the crushed dried basil now in your recipes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Are there pictures or art that can give you a clue on the topics you may be studying? What about the title? Is this a book for beginners or for someone with more skill? Use the title for a more specific idea on the course. If it's a history book, will you be studying World History or Early American History? What do you already know about this subject? What about the authors, publisher and publishing date? Is this an old book or is it pretty current? How many chapters does the textbook have, and about how long are they? What about sub-chapters? What are the titles of the chapters and sub-chapters? Is there a glossary or a series of appendices? What about a bibliography? What types of words does the index have in it? Quickly flip through the pages. What immediately catches your attention? Take note of the chapter titles, bold words and vocabulary, photos, drawings, charts and diagrams. What do they tell you about things you'll be learning in the book? You can also skim to evaluate the difficulty of reading level for the text. Select one random page that is mostly text (not many visuals) and read it for comprehension. Time how long it takes you to read it.

SUMMARY: Look at the cover. Review the table of contents, index, and glossary. Skim the textbook for headlines and visuals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you experiment with different learning styles, you can spend some time clarifying which style is best for you. This is a fast and simple way to determine your learning style. Many reputable websites offer online quizzes that will analyze your learning style based on your responses. Search the web for a reputable site, and take several quizzes, as it's common to get different results. This may indicate that you utilize several different learning styles. Avoid sites that appear to be overtly selling a product. Look for a site such as HowToStudy.com that focuses on educational resources. Start the quiz. Be prepared to answer questions such as "What kind of book would you like to read for fun?" or "What are you most likely to do when waiting in line?" Most assessments are multiple-choice. They generally take between 5 and 20 minutes to complete. Remember that there are no right or wrong answers. Everyone learns a little differently, and that is okay. The results of your self-assessments can give you a good idea of which learning style(s) applies to you. However, it is important to take some time to think about your personal preferences. Think back on some of your most memorable learning experiences. Maybe you vividly remember learning about the Civil War in elementary school. Was it because your teacher asked you to build a model of a canon? That might mean you are a physical learner. Perhaps high school English was your favorite class. Did it really make an impression when your teacher read Shakespeare aloud? You might be more of a verbal learner. Take what you know about yourself and combine it with the results of your self-assessment quizzes. This should give you a good indication of your learning style. It can be helpful to get some additional feedback to determine your learning style. Talk to one of your current or past teachers. Ask if the instructor has some time to talk to you about your education. Prepare some questions to ask. Try saying something such as, "Do you have any particular observations about the way I learn?" You can also ask, "Did you ever notice a topic or skill that I seemed to struggle with?" Ask the teacher for tips about how to improve your quality of learning. Talk to more than one person if possible. Once you start to understand your learning style, you can tailor your educational experiences so that you can learn more quickly and easily. For example, if you believe that you are a visual learner, seek out images and pictures when first approaching a new topic. As you get to know yourself better, you'll figure out the best way for you to access and remember information. Maybe you are having trouble understanding the chapter you're reading in your biology textbook. If the paragraph on photosynthesis just doesn't make sense, try searching for online images. A chart or illustration might help cement the information. If you are an auditory learner, it can be hard to succeed in largely verbal subjects such as English. Try having a friend read aloud some passages to you of To Kill a Mockingbird. Perhaps you are trying to teach yourself a new skill, like knitting. If you are a physical learner, don't spend too much time becoming frustrated by reading a description of how to knit. Instead, pick up the needles and start learning with your hands.
Summary: Take several self-assessments. Reflect on your experiences. Talk to an instructor. Put your findings to the test.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The pan must be shallow and wide, as the trick to poaching well, without an egg poacher is to gently slip the egg into a wide, shallow pan filled with simmering water. The pan should be able to take about 1.5 liters (2 3/4 pints) of water, or 10cm (4") depth of water. The fresher an egg is, the better it will poach because its white is thicker. Use eggs that are as fresh as possible; an egg straight from the chicken will poach without any need for vinegar as it will coagulate immediately. into a ramekin, small bowl or soup ladle. Do this gently so as not to harm the appearance of the egg. Alternatively, crack the egg onto a small, flat plate as this makes sliding the egg into the pan of water easier. Don't break the yolk when cracking the egg. Given the possibility of breaking the egg when moving it from a bowl or plate to the pan, some people prefer to skip this step and break the egg straight into the water. If you do this, be careful and only add one at a time. And note that by cracking the eggs separately into a cup and not straight into the water, the cracked eggs have the chance to set back up into their little "protein cocoon". You might like to experiment to work out what works best for you. The water should be barely simmering and the temperature about 160-180F (71-82C). Make sure that you do not drop the egg into boiling water (100C/212F), as this will toughen the eggs and make them unpalatable. Poached eggs should be served as soon as they're removed from the water and drained. They cool down quickly and once cold, they're not as desirable for the diner. Serve on thick slices of crusty toast. Serve with baked beans, a cooked tomato and sausages. Serve with a salad. Serve inside a pita bread pocket. Serve on vegetables. Serve the poached eggs over toasted buttered English muffins and topped with Bearnaise or Hollandaise sauce, maybe a little bacon or grilled ham on the side. Serve as eggs Benedict.
Summary:
Select a suitable pan for poaching. Select the eggs. Crack an egg Turn down the gently boiling water to a simmer. Serve.