INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wash the apples first, then peel them. After this, you can core them using an apple corer, and then cut them into quarters. If you don't own an apple corer, you can cut them into quarters first, then cut the core away with a knife. Put the apples into a large pot first, then add the apple cider. Turn the heat up to high, and let the cider come to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, and let the apples and cider simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the sugar and spices, then turn the heat back up to high. Let the mixture come to a boil. As soon as the cider starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and let the apples simmer for 30 minutes. For a twist, try 1 cups (300 grams) of brown sugar and cup (115 grams) of white sugar. If you'd like the apple cider to be sweeter, you can add up to 4 cups (900 grams) of sugar. Once the apples are soft, take the pot off the stove, and let the mixture cool down a little. You can then mash the apples using a potato masher, or puree them in a blender or food processor. The longer you cook it, the thicker it will become. You don't want the apple butter to be too thick, however; the mixture should be reduced by about 40 to 50%. The apple butter may splatter. Consider keeping a splatter screen of sorts over the pot to keep your kitchen clean. Wipe the mouths of the jars with a clean towel, then put the lids on. Store the jars in the fridge.

SUMMARY: Wash, peel, core, and quarter the apples. Put the apples and apple cider into a large pot, bring it to a boil, then simmer it over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the sugar and spices, return to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Let the mixture cool for a bit, then mash or puree the apples. Return the mixture to the pot, and continue cooking it over low heat until it thickens, about 1 hour. Pour the apple butter into jars, leaving inch (0.64 centimeters) of space.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A call to action is the most popular way to end an essay. It leaves your reader thinking about what they just read. Tell them what you want them to do or think about, as well as what that might achieve. This type of ending can work well for a variety of subjects, but it works best for persuasive writing. As an example, "By recycling, you can keep more trash out of landfills." This works well if your topic involves harms or consequences that may occur. Tell the reader what might happen if nothing is done to address the issues you've brought up in your paper. Do your best to show why not taking action will be harmful to society. You can use this ending for a research or policy paper. You might write, "Without an increase in funding, the local animal shelter will shutter its doors next year, leaving hundreds of pets homeless." If your topic is very complex, you'll likely focus your paper on just part of it. Similarly, you may finish writing your paper and realize that there are a lot of avenues of study available. When this happens, you can tell the reader about the future prospects for learning more about the subject. You're more likely to use this type of ending for subjects like the sciences and social sciences. For instance, "Although it's clear rubber mats are the best ground cover for the playground, park officials must now determine the safest equipment for the city's children." An image is a great way to create an emotional argument without it seeming out of place in your paper. For a paper suggesting a change, you might present an idyllic image that could occur if the change is made. Alternatively, you might create a frightening scene that might occur if the change isn't made. Additionally, you might evoke a scene from a novel if you're writing about literature. Use this type of ending if you're writing a persuasive or expository piece or doing literary analysis. You might write, "With the upgrades to Cedar Park, families will enjoy a picturesque nature experience without traveling far from home." Your predictions might be positive or negative, depending on which you think will be more persuasive. This can play on your reader's emotions, making your ideas more compelling. This type of ending works best for research or policy papers. For example, "If everyone donates a bag of dog food once a year, every shelter dog would have two meals a day." Your reader will find your ideas more compelling if they can relate to them. To ensure everyone is able to relate to your ideas, you can tie them to something everyone understands. For example, most people can relate to feeling love for their family, to dealing with stress, or to the pain of loss. You can use this type of ending for any subject, but it's especially effective for policy or literature papers. As an example, "Everyone knows how painful it is to lose a pet, but a mobile vet center could prevent families in low-income neighborhoods from facing that loss." Quotes can be tricky to use because the quote you use shouldn't be part of your evidence. Instead, choose a quote that presents a nice idea related to your topic. This can leave your reader on a positive note. If you're doing a writing assignment for a high school or college class, find out if your teacher or professor will allow you to end your piece with a quotation. Keep in mind that ending with a quote can leave the reader with the impression that you are leaning on someone else's ideas instead of trying to express your own. A quote works best when you're writing about literature, but may also fit with topics from the social sciences. You might write, "As Mark Twain wrote, 'The secret of getting ahead is getting started.'" This can create symmetry in your essay, as the conclusion will mimic the introduction. Don't use the exact same phrasing you used in the beginning. Instead, refer to what you said earlier, putting a new twist on it now that the reader has read your points and evidence. Let's say the title of your essay about a ballerina who developed arthritis is "Beautiful Curse." You might end your paper with, "Although audiences have enjoyed watching her perform for years, Nataliya Scriver's years of joint pain make her call her talent a 'beautiful curse.'" As another example, you might have begun your essay with a story about the first time Nataliya danced a lead role. You might end your paper by writing, "While her first steps as the White Swan filled her with joy, now Nataliya's steps bring only pain."

SUMMARY: Use a call to action if you want your reader to do or think something. End with a warning if your topic addresses a concern. Hint at future avenues if your paper explores or analyzes a topic of research. Evoke an image to encourage an emotional response in your reader. Make predictions on what could happen if you've presented a course of action. Compare your ideas to a universal concept to help readers relate. End with a compelling quote to provide a sense of closure. Reference your introduction or title to bring your paper full circle.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you can draw a triangle, you can easily make a cone. Draw a V shape or sketch it upside down as though you're starting to draw a triangle without its base. Make the V shape as large as you'd like the cone to be. Rub the tip of your pencil back and forth along 1 side of the cone until it's heavily shaded. Apply a little less pressure as you shade towards the middle of the cone and use a light touch on the opposite side. Add a little more shading along the bottom of the cone near the darker side of the cone.

SUMMARY:
Sketch a V shape using a pen or pencil. Darken 1 side of the cone and gradually shade to the opposite side.