Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk about your menu or cooking ideas with your parents. Cook or bake something with your friend. Order in. Stock up on snacks.

Answer: You or your friend may have special dietary needs. Before you begin cooking, talk things over with an adult. You want to make sure you create a menu everyone can safely eat. Be aware of any food allergies. If your friend has a food allergy, encourage her to bring some snacks from home that are safe for her to eat. You could also have your mom contact her parents and ask about safe foods. Let your parents know in advance about any restrictions on your friend's diet. This will give them time to prepare. This is a great combination of a fun activity and a tasty treat. Make something fun that you wouldn't normally make, but always ask before using the oven or stove. Make sure you keep any food allergies in mind. Some possible recipes sleepover recipes: Oven-baked s'mores Homemade pizza Fresh-squeezed lemonade Sugar cookies Chocolate cupcakes A sleepover can be a great opportunity to order all your favorite junk foods. Something like pizza can be a fun and simple way to feed you and your friend. Order different dishes to share, like two pasta dishes. This works well with Chinese food. Try eating it with chopsticks for added fun. When you're having a sleepover, you want to make sure you have plenty of snacks to munch on throughout the night. These should be in addition to your main meal. Fruit plates and vegetable plates with dip are great healthy options to help offset the sugar rush of junk food. Also have salty snacks like chips, crackers, nuts, or pretzels. You can also set out some of your favorite candies. Just make sure not to eat too much sugar late in the night.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Face the person you've selected as your partner for the Pocky game. Place a Pocky stick between you. Bite your end until reaching the middle. Don't pull away.

Answer: You'll both need to have the same posture, so both sitting or both standing. Get close enough so that your faces are within about 12 inches (30cm) of each other. Make sure that you are both comfortable. If standing is too awkward, take a seat instead. Each take opposite ends of the Pocky stick between your teeth, so the Pocky is creating a line between your two mouths. Try not to snap the Pocky yet. One player then does a countdown backwards from three to begin play. Only one side of the Pocky stick is covered with chocolate. The other side isn't. It doesn't matter who has the chocolate side. If you are playing this in a group, consider having someone else start the countdown. Both players bite their end of the Pocky stick, moving towards the middle. Try not to drop the Pocky as you chew in this process. The goal is to reach the middle. If you drop the Pocky stick, then grab another. If this is in a group, then you could both "lose" and be out of the game. Both players' mouths will meet in the middle of the Pocky stick, but the first to pull away is the loser. It can be kind of funny to be so close to someone, so try not to giggle and lose your bit of the Pocky stick. Often, neither party will turn away, resulting in the kiss. In that case, everyone wins!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a good time to ask for a piercing. Create a slideshow. Present your slideshow. Outline a persuasive letter. Write the persuasive letter.

Answer:
If your parents are happy with you they're more likely to say yes. In the weeks leading up to your request, do your homework regularly and study for tests so that you do well in school. Additionally, stay on top of your chores. You want to be in your parents' good graces when you ask them for a nose piercing. Go the extra mile by volunteering for chores around the house. Your parents will appreciate your extra effort. If your parents are stressed out about something wait for a better time to ask for a piercing. Address a concern on each slide. For example, slide one could address concerns about the healing process and then explain the process in detail. Another slide might talk about the cost of a piercing and ways you could earn the money yourself. Make sure you include an introduction and conclusion slide as well. Keep all of the slides brief but be informative. Anticipate questions and concerns. This will help you plan out your slideshow. If you're having trouble thinking of potential concerns, ask a friend's parent for input. Exercise your sense of showmanship by setting up a viewing area with seats and snacks. Introduce your slideshow by stating your purpose and asking them to hold all questions until the end. While presenting, speak slowly and maintain eye contact with your audience. If your parents get angry or interrupt, let them voice their concerns and then ask them if you may continue. It is more mature to stay calm than to lose your temper. If your parents say they need time to think about it, let them have time. If you nag them they may say "no" out of anger. Create an outline by organizing your arguments into three parts: the introduction, three or four body paragraphs, and the conclusion. The introduction will acknowledge your audience and present your idea in a positive light. The body paragraphs will present the arguments you found during brainstorming and all of their corresponding solutions. The conclusion will explain the benefits to your audience. For example, in your introduction you could acknowledge your parents by mentioning the stress of raising a child and helping them make responsible decisions. In the conclusion the benefits to your audience could include chores you'll perform in exchange for a piercing. Use your outline as a guide to write your letter. Keep the tone of your letter positive and reassuring. Instead of writing "I'll get mad if you don't let me get a piercing," write about the many reasons that a piercing would benefit your life. For example, you could explain that a nose piercing could improve your social life or help you explore your own unique sense of style. Proofread your letter and leave out emoji's and abbreviations. Nothing looks less mature than a simple spelling mistake!