From Manila, the simplest way to get to Tagaytay by car is the South Luzon Expressway (formerly known as the South Superhighway). The SLE usually has the least traffic getting out of Manila. Get off the SLE at the Santa Rosa exit. You'll need to stop to pay a toll. In an ordinary car or jeep, the toll should be less than 60 pesos. Larger vehicles will pay a higher toll. After paying the toll, turn right. Then continue along the road until you reach the Tagaytay City marketplace. The marketplace is the entrance to Tagaytay. It should take about 20 minutes to get there from the Santa Rosa exit.

Summary: Get on the South Luzon Expressway (SLE). Take the Santa Rosa exit. Drive to the Tagaytay marketplace.

Not only will trimming edges make the lawn look more professionally mowed, it also will establish a perimeter so when you start mowing you can better see where you need to go. Be sure to cut the grass around flower beds, trees, and any areas the mower is unable to reach at approximately the same height as you set the mower. Be careful not to damage the bark at the base of the trees, don't cut the grass too low, and definitely don't chop anyone's prized petunias. Be sure and mow from one edge all the way to the other before turning around. Creating zig-zags or missing spots of grass will look unprofessional. Different types of grass require different heights of cut for a professional appearance. Identify the type of grass before you set your mower height. Remember to alternate the mowing direction each time. If you don't alternate the direction you can cause excessive wear or even damage the lawn.

Summary: Ensure the lawn's edges have been trimmed using equipment such as a weed eater. Mow in rows or columns. Set your mower height. Make two passes across the lawn to catch any missed areas.

Although they vary depending on who has written them, most essay prompts include similar information. Essay prompts can seem overwhelming at first, especially if they incorporate a lot of information, but knowing what you're looking for can help you decipher them. Most prompts begin with some contextual information about the topic of the essay. While this can seem superfluous, read it carefully; it may give you a clue about how your teacher wants you to frame the topic of the essay. The "task" of the essay prompt will usually be worded with active verbs such as summarize, describe, compare, contrast, analyze and/or argue. These verbs will help you know what type of essay the prompt is asking for. Sometimes the prompt will offer a list of questions or suggestions for further thought. Read this section attentively: sometimes these questions or suggestions may just be a way to prompt your own thinking, but other times it may be required to address them all in your essay. Many prompts will conclude with a list of formatting requirements: common requirements include "12-pt font," "double-spaced," and "1-inch margins," but your prompt may also ask for others. Make sure you adhere to all of these requirements in your final draft! Failure to do so may cost you points on the essay. Knowing exactly what your teacher expects from you is the first step to starting your essay successfully. You should read the prompt as soon as possible after it is given to you. Read any questions or prompts several times. You may want to re-write the prompt in your own words to be sure that you understand it. Paraphrasing can help you remember and interpret information more effectively. If you have a choice between several essay prompts, choose the one that you feel the most comfortable with or the one that you think you can write about in the most detail. Ask questions if you are confused or unsure about the teacher's expectations. Find out if there is a grading rubric for the essay and ask to see it ahead of time so that you can see how your work will be evaluated. This can help you know where to focus most of your time. If your essay assignment is open-ended and you have to completely choose your own topic, come up with several ideas and then choose the one that you think will make the best essay: it may not be the first idea that pops into your mind. A good essay topic is broad enough that you will have plenty to say, but not so broad that you can't say anything of substance. An essay about "the impact of Shakespeare" is too broad; you could write a dozen books about that topic. An essay about "the impact of Shakespeare on common English phrases" is narrower, but still offers you plenty to think about.

Summary: Know how to read an essay prompt. Understand your essay prompt completely. Ask to see a rubric. Come up with at least two ideas.

Right before you fall, bend your knees for the impact and land on the balls of your feet. This reduces the impact on your body and can be the difference between surviving with minimal injury and permanent damage to your spine or pelvis. After your head, your pelvis is the other body part you want to avoid injuring during a fall. The pelvis is a ringlike structure of three bones located at the base of the spine. It's surrounded by blood vessels, nerves, and organs, so an injury there can cause substantial damage, including paralysis. Do not bend your knees too far. You only want a slight bend so your knees aren't locked. You want to land softly on the balls of your feet. This will cause you to slightly lift up, resulting in less shock to your body and will add power to your spring. Your legs will sustain less injury so hopefully you don't break any bones or severely damage your ligaments. You should position your body to roll forward after impact, rather than immediately bounce up or collapse. Tighten your stomach muscles to draw your knees towards your chest, tuck your chin in, and remember to keep your arms in as you prepare to roll. Once you have tucked your body into a ball, roll at a 45 degree angle onto your shoulder instead of straight forward or sideways. Roll onto your back and if you don't feel any pain, continue to roll back onto your knees and then your feet. Rolling forward allows most of the energy from your fall to release into the roll, and not into your legs or spine. If, once you have rolled onto your shoulder, you think you may have broken a bone or injured your spine, do not move onto your feet or knees. Stay in a comfortable position until help arrives. Make sure to avoid any impact on your head or neck when rolling.
Summary: Bend your knees. Extend your knees after you hit the ground. Tuck your body. Roll forward.