Q: If there are things about the book you found confusing and you're not sure how to answer a question on your reading log, take a few minutes to do some online research. There are many online websites that discuss specific books. You may find these articles and websites helpful because they often examine the plot, analyze main characters, and interpret important quotes. Use these resources to help you understand the book and complete your reading log. If one of your friends is reading the book or has read it, talk with them about the book. Try explaining what you are confused about to an older sibling, parent, or friend. They may be able to answer your question. You want your log to be as neat as possible so that it is easy for your teacher to check and review. If you've already kept notes and recorded your reading, this will be a quick and easy step. If you procrastinated and waited until the last minute to read, it's probably tempting to adjust the times and page numbers on your reading log so you seem like you followed directions and didn't procrastinate. This approach, however, will likely get you in trouble with your teacher. Teachers are savvy and will probably realize you didn't get through as many pages as you indicated on the log in such a short amount of time. Keep in mind that the average adult reading speed is 300 words per minute, so if your reading log reflects you are reading more quickly than this, it will be a red flag to your teacher. Indicating that you read 30 pages in 30 minutes or 20 pages in 20 minutes also looks suspicious. If the book is difficult to read or on a higher grade level, keep in mind that your teacher will probably expect you to spend more time reading the book. Most reading logs usually have a place for parents to verify the information and then provide a signature. Forgetting this step may mean you won't receive full credit for your log. If you are rushed or didn't really do the reading, you may feel tempted to forge your parent's signature, but it's not worth getting in trouble over. You will have to do the reading log again in the future, and your parents and the teacher will likely be able to tell if you falsified the information. If you are having any difficulties completing the log or keeping up with the regular reading, it's important to talk with your teacher so they can help you strategize about how to complete the log and resolve any problems you may be experiencing. Depending on the circumstances, they may be willing to provide extra time for you to complete the reading. They may also be able to recommend a reading tutor who can help you improve your reading skills.
A: Conduct research on the book. Write legibly. Be accurate and realistic. Have your parents sign the log. Talk with your teacher if you have problems.

Q: Make sure you thoroughly wash your empty Tetra pak, then punch a few holes in the bottom and fill it with soil. This waterproof container is a great place to start seedlings for your garden! Tetra paks are the perfect place to store craft supplies. Cover them with pretty paper to make an attractive pencil or crayon holder. The container can also be used to hold paint brushes or organize buttons, spools of threads, or any other loose items! If you're looking for an eco-friendly way to store your leftovers, attach velcro to the flaps of a Tetra pak. The watertight container will help keep your food fresh in the refrigerator.
A: Plant seeds in empty Tetra paks to start your garden. Store craft supplies in your Tetra paks. Attach velcro to a Tetra pak to make a reusable food container.

Q: You can do this directly in the rice cooker or you can do it in a strainer over a sink instead. Keep rinsing the rice until the water runs clearabout 2 to 3 times should be plenty. Rinsing the rice is important as it will remove any starch and prevent the rice from turning sticky. Again, how you do this will depend on your rice cooker. In most cases, you'll just have set the rice cooker on a heat-safe surface, plug it in, and turn it on. Most rice cookers will turn off automatically once they are done cooking the rice. Some rice cookers have different cooking options. Read the labels to find the right option, then select it.
A: Rinse 1 cup (225 g) of jasmine rice with cool water. Turn the rice cooker on, then let the rice cook until it turns off.

Q: If you live in a place with mild winters - growing zone 10-12 or higher - you should be able to plant the poinsettia directly in the ground, where it will grow as a perennial and get larger with each passing year. If you're in a place where the temperature dips to freezing temperatures during the winter, you're better off keeping it in the pot as a houseplant. Poinsettia are native to Mexico, and they need a warm climate to thrive. If you bought the poinsettia during the winter as a decoration, keep the plant in the pot until spring, even if you live in a place with mild winters. If it came in foil remove the wrapper so water can drain from the pot. It needs to stay potted until the weather gets warm enough to transplant it. Water it whenever the soil starts to dry out. At the beginning of spring, in March or April, cut the poinsettia back to about 8 inches. This will encourage it to begin a new growing cycle and get it ready for transplanting. Keep it watered and fertilize it once a month or so until early summer, when it's time for transplanting. Look for a place where the poinsettia will get morning sun as well as light or partial shade during the heat of the afternoon. Till the soil and loosen it to a depth of 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm). Enrich the soil by adding organic compost if necessary. Poinsettias prefer rich, well-drained soil. Dig a hole as wide as the poinsettia's root ball and plant the poinsettia. Pat soil gently around the base of the stem. Mulch the area around the base of the plant with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) of organic mulch. This keeps the soil cool and helps it retain moisture. You can apply a 12-12-12 or 20-20-20 compound at the start of the growing season or fertilize the plant with compost. If your soil is not very rich, you may need to fertilize the plants once a month. Water the plant at the base whenever the soil around the plant feels dry to the touch. Avoid overhead watering, which could cause fungal disease to form on the leaves of the plant. Pinch small growing shoots from poinsettias occasionally throughout the growing season to encourage the plants to flower. You can discard the shoots or use them to propagate new plants. Cut back old growth in late fall or early winter to encourage strong new growth the following spring. You can take 8 inch (20 cm) cuttings from the soft growing tips of poinsettia stems or 18 inch (45 cm) cuttings from the woody stems of the plant to create new poinsettia. Dip the ends of each cutting into a rooting hormone, then insert it into a pot filled with potting soil or a vermiculite mix. Keep the soil in the pot moist, but not wet, for several weeks while the cuttings make roots. Add fresh mulch around the base of the plant to keep the soil warm for the winter months. Poinsettia can winter over in areas where soil temperatures do not fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 Celsius). Dig the plants up and bring them indoors if you live in a climate where winters are cold and soil temperatures fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 Celsius).
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Decide whether the climate is right. Care for the poinsettia until spring. Prepare a planting spot. Plant the poinsettia. Fertilize the poinsettia. Water the poinsettia throughout the growing season. Prune the poinsettia. Propagate poinsettia cuttings. Overwinter the poinsettia.