Draw a bowl-shaped line on the board, like a smile. Write the vowels in a row, from left to right, just under the line, in this order: "i, e, a, o,u". Label or draw the end with "i" so it is the front of the mouth and the end with the "u" so it is the back of the mouth at the entrance to the throat. Don't worry about drawing this well, as long as it is looks relatively clear and easy to see. If you are skilled enough to draw a sagittal view, go for it. A sagittal view is a cut-away view that shows the head, mouth, nose, and neck, like the ones you might see in a doctor's office. Ask your student to listen as you pronounce the five pure vowels, with no breaks or coming up for air, moving your mouth and lips in a slow, exaggerated way as you speak. The "i" sound should be pronounced with your lips spread wide like a toothy smile but as you move to the "u" sound, your lips should tighten into a smoochy pucker. This may elicit a few giggles or laughs, but that's fine, as long as it makes them pay attention to the movement of your mouth. Make sure you stress the movement of your tongue as you model the vowels. The tongue should begin in the forward position at the "i" sound, raise up as you continue through the vowels, go into a relaxed position as you say "a" and then back up towards your throat on the "u" sound. Once you have shown this to your student a few times, ask them to try it on their own. Have them practice moving their mouth in a slow, exaggerated way as they say each vowel. You can use any restaurant you'd like, but choosing a familiar fast food chain like Taco Bell may help your student ease into the activity. Make photocopies of a menu from Taco Bell and give it to your student. Have the student read the items aloud, pronouncing the words as they normally would in English. Then, have the student re read the items with the correct Spanish vowels. Ask your student to circle at least five spots they mispronounced and then discuss these issues with them. Create a list on the board of all the words the student had trouble with. Focus on helping the student re read the menu with the correct pronunciation of the Spanish vowels they circled and had a hard time with. As a fun follow-up to this activity, take your student to an authentic Spanish restaurant and have them order foods with Spanish names they may not know (and with the correct pronunciation, of course). Use an existing Spanish sing a long online or build your own using a blackboard and chalk or a dry erase pen. Write out the lyrics to a Spanish song that uses many vowel words on the blackboard. Make sure there is enough room between each line of the song so the student can read the lyrics clearly. As you point to each word in the song, have the student try to read the word out loud. Eventually, have the student string together each word to read or sing aloud one line of the song. Encourage them to continue until they can sing one verse or section of the song. Offer suggestions on their pronunciation and how they can improve their vowel sounds. If there is a recorded version of the song you chose, play it for the student so they are aware of the proper pronunciation of the vowel sounds.

Summary: Demonstrate how your mouth should move for each vowel. Use a Taco Bell menu. Create a Spanish sing a long.

You should try to mimic desert rain habits by watering the plants thoroughly, and letting them dry out before watering them again. Watering them about once a week will usually work well. Make sure they don't experience too much runoff from other plants that need more water. Not only would it be a tragedy to lose the flowers, but they could poison the animals you know. You probably already planted the seeds where they couldn't be reached by your own pets--make sure to prevent other pets in the neighborhood from running amok through your garden, too. This is one of the few tasks you will have to do for your portulaca on a frequent basis once your plant is settled. Manually removing blossoms that have gone to seed ensures that your plants replace dead flowers. To deadhead, take a firm hold on a dried-up bloom, and them pull steadily. It will come off, leaving room for new blooms. Save a few of the heads if you want to reuse the seeds next year. The seeds will need to completely mature on the plant. Do not deadhead the plant if you plan on saving seeds. your plants. Moss roses are nearly as versatile as many weeds, but they can still be choked out if you don't remove invasive plants. Weed weekly at the very least, for the amount of water your garden gets, and its fertility, are both factors in how many weeds your garden will attract. Most moss rose varieties are annuals, which means that they don't live past the autumn. You can replant them next year. Just crush the old flowers to reveal the seeds, then place them in an envelope and keep it in a cool, dry place until next year.

Summary: Water your moss roses. Keep away from pets. Deadhead your plants. Weed Repeat the process next year.

Visit www.marvel.com/comics. There, you'll be able to shop for both print issues and digital copies that you can read on your computer or portable device. Marvel's online comics store is unmatched when it comes to selection, since all of the titles come straight from their own archives. Digital comics are generally more affordable than print comics, but have no collector's or resale value. If you tend to spend more than $10 per month on comic books, it may be worth your while to sign up for Marvel's premium subscription service, Marvel Unlimited. With Marvel Unlimited, you'll get access to over 25,000 comics for $9.99 a month. Sites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Powell's can be good places to start if you're in the market for a specific trade paperback, collection, or one-off. For single issues you may have more luck browsing the web stores of well-known comic shops. Midtown Comics, Mile High Comics, My Comic Shop, and Newkadia all have huge selections and competitive pricing. The prices at online retailers are similar to those in-stores, though shipping can add a few extra dollars to your total at checkout. To keep shipping costs to a minimum, it's best to batch your orders as much as possible when buying online. Select the "Books" category, then use the subcategories or search bar to narrow down your search. Collectors often use e-commerce sites to unload titles they no longer want, so you never know what gems you'll come across. The titles available on Ebay and similar sites are constantly changing, so be sure to check back later if you don't find what you're looking for the first time around. Log into Facebook, then navigate to the "Marketplace" link on the left side of the home screen. Enter "Marvel comics" into the search bar to pull up a list of comics and other related merchandise. Unless you change the location of your search, you'll only be shown being listed in your own city, which makes it easy to get in touch with the seller and discuss purchase and pickup options. If you're using the mobile Facebook app, the Marketplace link will be the third one from the top when you select the menu tab in the bottom right-hand corner of the home screen. Most of the comics on Facebook Marketplace are either new releases or second- and third-hand issues that may not be in the greatest condition. Occasionally, you may also catch some rare and highly-sought-after items going for a bargain.
Summary: Purchase comics directly from Marvel's online store. Search for online retailers that sell Marvel comics. Score rare issues on sites like Ebay and Craigslist. Use Facebook Marketplace to buy used comics from sellers in your area.