INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Read through your paragraph and note what you've covered. You can also refer to your outline if you made one. Since your concluding statement should sum up what you've said, it's important to go over those details while you're writing the closing statement. Focus on what you lay out in the topic sentence. Note your evidence and details. Your concluding statement should reinforce your main idea. This is what you stated in your topic sentence. Make sure that your paragraph sticks to this main idea, and then craft your concluding statement around it. If your topic sentence reads, "Cats may be small, but they're mighty predators," then your main idea is that cats are big hunters. Your concluding statement should show how your paragraph supported the idea that cats are big predators. For example, a closing statement might read, "Based on these statistics, cats are predators who hunt frequently and decrease the area bird population." A concluding statement reminds the reader of your main idea and what you've just said about it, so it will act as a loose summary of the paragraph. Jot down a brief summary of your paragraph, the use it to draft the sentence(s) you'll use for your essay. For example, the closing statement above, "Based on these statistics, cats are predators who hunt frequently and decrease the area bird population," reminds the reader that the paragraph just provided statistics about how often cats hunt and how they impact the local bird population. These details support the main idea, and the writer has mentioned both.

SUMMARY: Reread what you've written. Focus on the main idea. Summarize your ideas.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure that both the TV and DVR are off before connecting them. You can keep both devices plugged into a power source as long as they remain off while you connect them. Plug the DVI end of a standard HDMI-to-DVI cable into the DVI In port on the back or side of your TV. If you cannot find an HDMI-to-DVI cable, you can use a standard HDMI cable and an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. Simply plug one side of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the adapter and plug the DVI connector on the adapter into the DVI In port on your TV. Plug the HDMI end of the same HDMI-to-DVI cable into the HDMI Out port on the back of your DVR box. If using an HDMI cable with an adapter, simply plug the free end of the cable into the HDMI Out port on the DVR. Connect the plugs at one end of an L/R audio cable into the matching Audio In ports on the back of your TV. The red plug should be plugged into the red Audio In Right port and the white plug should be connected to the white Audio In Left port. Connect the plugs at the other end of the same L/R audio cable to the matching Audio Out ports on the back of your DVR. Connect the red plug to the Audio Out Right port and the white plug to the Audio Out Left port. Now that everything is connected, turn the TV and and DVR on. Switch the TV to the appropriate input source to watch content from your DVR. You'll need to press the "Source" or "Input" button on your TV or remote control to change the source. The cable is connected to the DVI port on your TV, so you need to scroll through the options until you reach "DVI."

SUMMARY: Turn everything off. Connect the DVI end of the cable to the TV. Connect the HDMI end of the cable to the DVR. Hook up the audio wires to the TV. Hook up the same audio wires to the DVR. Turn everything back on.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The socks you wear can have a significant effect on the fit of your new cowboy boots, so take that into account when trying your boots on for the first time. Make sure to wear socks similar to those you intend to wear regularly in cowboy boots. Choosing socks that reach your pant leg or even the full height of the boot can prevent skin irritation from the boot rubbing on your bare skin. Pay attention to the thickness of your socks when determining if a boot is loose or tight. The ball of your foot should be situated at the widest point in the boot to make sure your boots won't cause any undue stress in your feet. If you place the ball of your foot in the widest portion of the boot and your heel is not near the back of the boot, you will need a smaller size. If your toes and heel make it difficult to place the ball of your foot in the widest portion of the boot, you will need a bigger size. It's important to make sure you have sufficient room for your toes and that your heel doesn't slip around as you walk. Even if you have the ball of your foot placed properly, some styles of boot may limit toe room or fit on your foot in an odd way. You should have about a thumb width of space between the end of your toe and the tip of the boot. Your heel should not slide up and down at all in the boot as you walk, this could cause blisters and make wearing the boots painful. Wearing boots that are too narrow for your feet can cause pain simply by wearing them, and would certainly causes issues if you intend to work while wearing your boots. Look down while wearing the boots. They should be snug, but you should be able to see the stitching on the outsole of the boot on either side while they're on. If the boots are too wide, that looseness could also cause your heel to rub, creating blisters. Women's Cowboy Boots are typically sized in A, B and C widths, while Men's Cowboy Boots are typically sized in B, D and EE widths. While cowboy boots that fit well should be comfortable right out of the box, they will grow more comfortable as you break them in by wearing them. Leather boots eventually take on the shape of your foot and can become extremely comfortable. Wear your boots often while standing and walking to break them in quickly. Breaking in boots can cause blisters, so be sure to take good care of your feet and wear fresh socks when wearing your cowboy boots.

SUMMARY: Wear the right socks. Make sure the ball of your foot is in widest part of the boot. Check your toes and heels. Make sure your boots are wide enough. Break them in.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Write notes back and forth with a friend. Ask personal questions or entertaining questions such as "would you rather be attacked by a lion or an alligator and why." This is risky and you might get caught doing this, try at your own risk. You can also play hangman or tic tac toe on paper. You may want to have more than one game going at once so that you don't have to pass the paper as frequently. Be sure to be discreet about your note passing. Don't write anything in your note that you wouldn't want your teacher (and possibly your parents) to read in case she sees you and takes your note away. Playing a game like sudoku or a crossword puzzle can keep your mind active while the class is going on. You can be engaged with an activity but quiet at the same time. Try different puzzle games until you find one you like. You can find a book of puzzles or print them from the internet. Doodling can be a way to let loose while still listening to the teacher. Doodle on paper, preferably not a desk or chair. Meditating can be a relaxing way to entertain yourself silently. Breathe deeply in and out. Focus on deep, regular breaths but don't breathe too loudly. Sit straight in your seat with both feet flat on the ground. Place your hands in a neutral position on your desk. Clear your mind and focus on a happy, quiet thought. Meditate with your eyes open, but don't focus your vision on any particular thing in the room. Practice filling yourself with emptiness, then with a single idea or emotion.

SUMMARY:
Pass notes with a friend. Play a game by yourself. Doodle in class. Meditate silently in your seat.