Write an article based on this "Water lavender in its nursery pot before planting. Dig a hole big enough for the spread roots. Prepare the soil. Prune the lavender. Prepare the roots. Plant the lavender."
article: You should water the lavender plant in the pot you bought it in, at least an hour before planting. This will ensure that the roots are hydrated, but not damp, before going into the soil. Use a trowel to dig a hole in the location you have chosen for your lavender. The hole should just be deep enough and wide enough to contain the roots when you spread them out. If you're planting the lavender in a pot or container, choose a very large pot the root system for lavender is much larger than the actual plant. Prepare the soil to receive the lavender and optimize its growing conditions by placing two heaped handfuls of 1-inch (2.5-cm) round stone, along with a 1/2 cup (118 mL) total of lime, well-composted manure and bone meal into the hole. Mix well, then cover this blend with a light layer of soil. The stone will help with drainage, the lime will alkalize the soil, while the bone meal and fertilizer will help to get your lavender plant off to a good start. Lightly prune your lavender before planting. This will give the plant shape, ensure good air circulation through the stems, encourage new growth, and prevent the center of the stems from becoming woody, which is a common problem with lavender. Good airflow is especially important if you live in a more humid climate. Remove the lavender plant from its nursing pot and gently shake to remove any excess soil from the roots. The lavender should be planted into its new home with bare roots, to ensure it quickly and easily adapts to its new growing environment. Carefully place the lavender plant into its prepared spot and rest it on a layer of soil slightly above the stone blend you mixed earlier. Make sure the roots do not come in direct contact with the blend. Fill in any extra space around and above the lavender's roots with soil, lightly patting it into place around the base of the stems. If you're planting more than one lavender plant, leave about 36 inches (91.4cm) between each plant. This will guarantee good air circulation and allow the lavender space to grow.

Write an article based on this "Choose a picture frame based on your desired chalkboard size. Take the glass or plexiglass out of the frame. Sand the frame down. Wipe down the frame. Apply a coat of primer to the frame if you plan to paint it. Paint the frame as desired. Stain a wooden frame, alternatively."
article: You can repurpose an old frame, pick something up at a second-hand shop, or buy something new for this project. The size of the frame will be the finished size of your chalkboard. When selecting a frame, choose one that still has its backing. The backing isn't necessary, but it will help you secure the chalkboard later. You can also use a framed mirror, as long as you can pop the mirror out. It should slide right out. You will not be using the glass for this project, but if you enjoy crafting, you might want to save it among your crafting supplies for a future project. If you dispose of the glass, take precautions to ensure that it doesn't hurt anyone. You can either recycle it or throw it away, but if you throw it away, wrap it in several layers of cloth rag or plastic bag first. If the frame is in ragged condition, lightly sand it down with fine-grain sandpaper. Temporarily remove the backing to prevent it from getting dirty or damaged as you sand. After sanding the frame, wipe away particles and other dirt with a clean, dry cloth. Even if you do not need to sand the frame, you should still wipe it down with a clean cloth to rid it of dust and dirt. Use a sponge brush to apply a coat of white primer over the wooden frame. If you don't plan on painting your frame or just want to paint a fresh coat of the same color, primer isn't necessary. Primer is essential if you plan on painting the frame a light color, especially if a dark color lies beneath it. Lay out newspaper or plastic sheeting first to protect your surfaces. Let the primer dry before moving on to paint application. Use a sponge brush or traditional paintbrush to apply several coats of paint in your desired color. Apply the paint with the grain, not against it. You can also use spray paint for faster, easier application. Allow the paint to dry in between coats. Aim for 2-3 coats for full and even coverage. You could apply wood staining, too, as long as the frame is made with natural wood. Do not prime the wood before staining it and use a soft bristle paintbrush to apply it. Apply the stain with the grain, not across it. Allow the stain to dry in between coats.

Write an article based on this "Give your students contextual clues. Let your students guess the words' meaning. Explain the word. Use imagery to make the word come alive."
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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.