Q: German Shepherds can be fairly aloof and reserved when first meeting new people. However, once the dog has formed a connection with their owner, they are extremely loyal. German Shepherds are usually friendly and loyal to their family, but can be protective if they feel threatened. German Shepherds are high energy dogs and they need lots of daily exercise. If a German Shepherd is left a lone for long periods of time it will likely become bored and destructive. For example, the dog may start barking, chewing things, or digging. Make sure that your German Shepherd receives at least 1 hour of exercise each day. This breed is highly intelligent and trainable. They like to have a job or task to do, and you can train a German Shepherd to do a variety of different jobs. For example, German Shepherd's are often used as "working" dogs, helping with search and rescue, drug sniffing and security, as well as providing aide and assistance to the visibly impaired. Take your German Shepherd to obedience classes to train the dog to follow commands and complete a variety of tasks. This is fun and stimulating for the dog. This breed is known to herd the sheep count them and keep them safe. This sense of possession make them apt for guarding a family. A pet can guard when he knows what all belongs to him and what does not. This ability helps a German Shepherd to differentiate between an enemy and the family. Protection to this breed comes naturally and that's why they are known as police dogs, too. German Shepherds are fantastic with your own kids and can act strange with the strangers and other kids.
A: Notice the dog's loyalty. Recognize the dog's energy level. See if the dog is trainable. See if the dog have sense of possession.

Q: If you've never seen or participated in a spelling bee before, familiarizing yourself with what they're like can help you feel more comfortable. Try attending a spelling bee in person or watching footage of different spelling bees online. Watching spelling bees can give you an idea of the typical format of the bee and what the on-stage experience is like for the competitors. You can watch televised national spelling bees, like the Scripps National Spelling Bee, on stations like ESPN. Check on YouTube for footage of smaller local or regional spelling bees. . Stay calm while you're on stage by taking slow, deep breaths. Look directly at the announcer rather than anyone in the crowd so you don't get distracted. Listen to the announcer carefully so you hear each word. Practicing spelling in front of your friends and family before the day of the spelling bee can help prepare you for standing in front of a larger audience. Pretend your finger is a pencil and your other hand is a piece of paper. As you hear the word, start writing it out one letter at a time in your palm. This can help you visualize the word better and recognize any mistakes before you spell the word out loud. Take your time when spelling the word. Once you start saying it out loud, you can't make any changes. Try writing the words with your finger when you're practicing for the spelling bee to get used to the motions. If your spelling bee allows it, ask for the definition, country of origin, and what part of speech the word is so you know what patterns or roots you can expect from your word. If you have trouble hearing the announcer, ask them to repeat the word until you have a clear understanding of it. Some spelling bees will allow the announcer to use the word in a sentence so you can hear it in context.
A: Watch some spelling bees before you compete. Conquer stage fright Spell words on your palm with your finger to help remember the spelling. Ask questions about the word if you need clarification.

Q: Does this article have a word count? Do you need to fill a certain number of pages? Consider what type of content you're writing about and how much space this will fill. Also, think about how much needs to be written in order to cover the topic adequately. Think about who is going to read your article. You need to take into account the reading level, interests, expectations, and so on. For example, if you are writing an article for a specialized academic audience, your tone and approach will be vastly different than if you're writing an article for a popular magazine. Before you begin to formally write, write up an outline of your article. This outline will break down which information goes where. It serves as a guide to help you figure out where you need more information. It's helpful to start with the five-paragraph essay outline. This outline devotes one paragraph to an introduction, three paragraphs for supporting evidence, and one paragraph for a conclusion. As you start plugging in information into your outline, you may find that this structure doesn't suit your article so well. You might also find that this structure doesn't suit certain types of articles. For example, if you're doing a profile of a person, your article may follow a different format. You will likely come across information that succinctly supports what you're saying. This might include a statement that someone has made, or a sentence within another article that is particularly relevant. Choose the most important and descriptive part to use in your own piece. Add these quotes to your outline. Make sure to fully attribute your quote and use quotation marks around anything that you didn't write yourself. For example, you might write: A spokesperson for the dairy brand Milktoast says, "Our milk is labeled organic because our cows are only fed organic grass." Don't overdo the quotes. Be selective about the quotes you do use. If you use too many quotes, your reader might think you're using them as filler instead of coming up with your own material.
A: Decide on the article's length. Consider your audience. Outline your article. Choose quotes and other evidence to support your points.

Q: Pick a subject that defines who you are or what you care about most. Talk about an issue that affects you or someone who is close to you. Or persuade your audience to care about a social, environmental, political, or economic problem. If you are passionate about the environment, then write about environmental issues, or write about the impact of technology on medicine, if that is what you are passionate about. Make sure your topic fits the parameters of the assignment. Choosing a topic you are passionate about will make writing, rehearsing, and giving your speech much easier. Type distinct phrases in your search engine to find specific information about your topic like, "The effects of pollution on the ocean." Look for articles published by reputable sources like universities and well-known news outlets and magazines. Review the information of at least 3 websites. If the websites are all saying the same thing about your topic, the information should be valid and reliable. If they are not, then keep researching your topic until you find consistent information. Check out books on your topic from your school's library, or your local library. Tell the librarian about your topic and the kind of speech you hope to give. Your librarian can point you in the right direction for books and articles on your topic. Check the publication dates for the books you reference. Always use the newest version of a book possible, as it will have the most up-to-date studies and research. As you review your sources, write down information that supports and expands your ideas in a valuable way. Categorize the information by theme. Make sure to type or write down relevant points and information such as statistics and facts that support your main argument. If you have any first-hand experience with your topic, you can also make note that. Personal stories can be just as engaging as research and stats. Additionally, take note of any opposing opinions. This way you can briefly address and rebut them in your speech. Save the links to your Internet sources in a Word document so you can refer back to them at a later time if you need to. Ideally, you should start working on your speech the day you get the assignment. If you work on it a little every day, it will make the whole process easier. If you can't start as soon as you get the assignment, though, plan at least a week of time for the writing and rehearsing process.
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Pick a topic you are passionate about. Use Internet sources. Pull information from books. Make an outline of the important information. Begin working on your speech at least a week in advance.