In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Give yourself a minute or two to just look things over and think about what it is that you need to absorb from the text. Use the steps in the section "Familiarizing Yourself with the Text" to Identify the basics first: Is it a list of facts? An understanding of a concept? A sequence of events? What sort of learning will you need to do? Especially if you are reading something that was assigned in a class, good questions to consider include: Why am I being asked to read this? What is the purpose of the assignment? How does this assignment fit in with the rest of what we have been doing? It is the main idea? Or, is it just an example or sideline to the main idea? What am I supposed to be getting out of this? (Ideas, background information, procedures, overview?) What level of detail am I going to need to retain? (Do I need to understand everything, or will the main ideas be sufficient?)
Summary: Pre-read the text. Direct your reading with questions about the content you're about to read. Write down your answers to remind you as you read.

Slipcovers are available at discount stores, or you can use sheets in a pinch. Be creative and have fun with it! You do not want to end up at school with a bunch of broken dishes and have to start all over. Be sure to label the boxes. Of course, this tends to work if you are driving to school, not if you are flying cross-country. Stock up on canned items like soups, powdered drink mixes, tuna and ravioli, boxed mixes, and items that won't crush or go bad. Don't forget salt, pepper, mustard, ketchup, sugar, sweetener, non-dairy powder coffee creamer, cooking spray, popcorn, cans of peanuts, etc. Ask before taking! Parents tend to be fine about sending off their college-bound student with food. Some parents will insist. However, this should not be a surprise. Nor do you simply take another person's food without asking, even your parents. Do not open anything that requires refrigeration before you leave for your new digs. Many jarred products are safe at room temperature until opened, like mayonnaise and salad dressings. Talk to your parents about adding a few items to each week's grocery list. If you start early, you can have a great supply of food to last you while at school. Ask your parents about making a trip to the local discount shopping club and pick up some food in bulk. Condiments such as salt and pepper are probably in good supply at your parent's house. Spices are expensive and you won't go through it quickly, so ask your family to borrow from their supplies.
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One-sentence summary -- Paint or apply funky finishes to make something look more your style. Wrap and pack breakable objects carefully. Shop for food while you are still at home.

Problem: Article: Keep in mind that young children and infants may not exhibit these symptoms. Fever symptoms include: Sweating and shivering Headache Muscle aches Loss of appetite General weakness Hallucinations, confusion, irritability, convulsions, and dehydration may be present with high fevers. For babies younger than 3 months, taking the temperature rectally is most recommended. This is because their ear canals are too small to use an electronic ear thermometer in them. For kids between three months and four years, you can use either an electronic ear thermometer to take the temperature in the ear canal, or use a rectal thermometer to take the temperature rectally. You can also use any digital thermometer to take an underarm (axillary) temperature, though this is less accurate. For kids older than age 4 who are able to cooperate, you can use a digital thermometer to take the temperature orally. You will need to consider, however, if they must breathe through their mouths due to stuffy noses, because this can cause an inaccurate temperature reading. If this is the case, then you can also use an electronic ear thermometer, temporal artery thermometer, or use the digital thermometer to get an underarm (axillary) temperature. Similarly, for elderly adults, you'll need to consider any uncooperative behavior or medical conditions that could interfere with obtaining a temperature reading to determine which method you should use. If getting a rectal or oral temperature reading is impractical, then the tympanic method (using an electronic ear thermometer) or temporal method may be used.
Summary:
Look for symptoms of a fever. Consider the age, health condition, and behavior of the child or elderly person.