Article: Speaking and listening are both vital skills for students learning any living language. Encourage your students to learn actively by engaging them in conversation in the classroom. Have your students converse with you and each other in German. Choose topics of conversation that your students find relatable and interesting. For example, ask your students to bring pictures of their favorite pets, and have a conversation about the pictures. Give them a prompt, such as: "Christine, deine Katze ist so su! Wie alt ist sie?" ("Christine, your cat is so cute! How old is she?"). Develop active listening skills in a fun way by having your students listen to German songs or watch films in German. Ask them questions about the song or film when you are done, and get a conversation going. The pronunciation of German may differ considerably from what your students are used to in their native language(s). Take some time to familiarize your students with how German words are pronounced, and help them with any areas that they find particularly challenging. For example, English-speaking students may need some help learning how to pronounce accented vowels such as a, o, and u. Focus on ways that the pronunciation of written sounds may differ from what your students are used to. For example, in most cases, "ch" in German is pronounced differently from the same combination of letters in English. Reading German will help your students develop a stronger grasp of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as the rules of spelling and pronunciation. Reading German texts can also enhance your students' understanding of German culture. Pick reading assignments that are appropriate for your students' level of understanding. Build their comprehension skills by asking them questions about what they have read. For example, you might have your students read a short essay in German. Ask them to summarize the main point(s) of the essay in German, in their own words. If you are using a more traditional approach to teaching German, ask your students questions about grammar. For example, select a verb from the reading and ask about the tense ("Welche Zeitform ist das?"). Writing in German will help your students gain a better understanding of the mechanics of the language. It will also build their confidence in their ability to use German as an actual communication tool, as opposed to something they just passively receive and understand. Provide plenty of structure and give specific topics for your writing assignments so that your students don't feel overwhelmed. For example, you might ask them to write 3 paragraphs summarizing what they did last weekend. The best way to help your students build a rich German vocabulary is to put that vocabulary in context and encourage them to actively use it. Introduce a wide variety of vocabulary words by organizing your lessons around different themes. Come up with a list of words that you would like to use in each lesson, and reinforce the use of those words through homework assignments, in-class discussions, and repetition in later lessons. For example, doing a unit on German foods is a great way to introduce vocabulary relating to food, eating, and cooking. Have your students use their vocabulary by describing how to prepare and serve a traditional German dish, or by acting out ordering food in a German restaurant. Even if you are using an immersion-based process, your students will probably benefit from hearing some basic explanations of how German grammar works. German grammar can be difficult for non-native speakers to get used to. Talk to your students about how German grammar compares to the grammar of their native language. For example, while the forms of English nouns and adjectives vary depending on number, they do not usually change based on gender or grammatical case as German nouns and adjectives do. Take time to explain these concepts to your students.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Work on speaking and listening. Go over the basics of pronunciation. Get your students reading. Ask your students to write. Expose your students to a variety of vocabulary. Teach at least a little bit of grammar.

Problem: Article: Persians are brachycephalic, which is a term that means their nose and nasal chambers are fore-shortened when compared to normal cats. It is part of the breed description of pedigree Persians that in profile the nose 'button' does not protrude past the level of the eyes. Sadly, this means the cat has sacrificed a system of mucous membrane lined scrolls within the nasal chamber that filter and warm air. This predisposes Persians to sneezes and sniffles, because they lack the normal filter that is the first line of defense against infection. The best way to help your cat fight off respiratory infections is by keeping her nose clean. Making sure your cat's nose is clean is very important because your Persian's shortened nose can become blocked easily, making it difficult for your cat to breathe. You can use a warm, wet cloth to wipe your cat's nose and make sure that it is cleaned out. Wipe your cat's nose at least once a day, and always wipe it if it looks slightly blocked. Persians are prone to respiratory infections because they do not have as much protection against pathogens due to their stubby noses. Cat's normally have an extra defensive layer in their noses that help keep bacteria and other pathogens out, but Persians lack this extra defense. Because of this, it is important to take your cat to the vet to get regular booster vaccinations against respiratory infections. If you notice your cat having a hard time breathing or sneezing uncontrollably, you should take her to the vet. Persians can have a lot of potential health issues. For this reason, you should think very carefully before breeding a cat with respiratory or other issues that could be passed on.
Summary: Understand the term brachycephalic. Keep your cat's nose clean. Get your cat vaccinated regularly.

A fever itself is not necessarily unhealthy. It's not an illness; it's a physiological response to something else. Your body will often react to sickness or infection with a fever; it is a defensive response by your immune system as it tries to rid the body of pyrogens (fever-producing substances). Acting too quickly to treat your fever can, counterintuitively, harm your body by undercutting one of its defensive measures. Rather than treating your fever immediately, continue to take your temperature and monitor your symptoms. The fever will probably subside in time. Having a fever can sometimes cause headaches, as well as joint and muscle pain. If your fever symptoms are uncomfortable, you can alleviate them with ibuprofen (Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Avoid giving aspirin for a fever, especially if you are dealing with a sick child. Aspirin can have harmful side effects for anyone under the age of 18. Aspirin is generally more likely than ibuprofen or acetaminophen to cause gastrointestinal side effects. Never give aspirin to a child. It can cause a potentially life-threatening condition called Reyes Syndrome. This is the best forms of fever treatment; further exertion will likely cause the feverand the infection or illness that caused the fever in the first placeto worsen. Wear light clothing to keep your body cool. You should avoid raising your body temperature any higher than it already is, especially if it is summer or you live in a warm climate. Sleep when you can, under only a sheet or light blanket. Often the discomfort of a fever makes it difficult to sleep at night. Any sleep will help your body; take naps during the day, and sleep when you can at night. Along with resting, you must hydrate your body when it is feverish. Fevers often cause the body to sweat, which expels fluids from the body. To compensate for these lost fluids, drink plenty of water. Although children may prefer to drink soda or juice, these fluids are not as helpful in staying hydrated. However, if your feverish child will only drink soda or juice, it's better than nothing. Coffee and tea are also not as effective as water. Immersing your body in lukewarm water will cool off your skin and may alleviate discomfort from the fever. Don't submerge yourself for too long; you want to give your body a chance to release heat through evaporation. Do not take an ice bath; the water temperature should be around 85 F. If you are caring for a feverish child, try sponging them or wiping their skin with a damp sponge or a wet washcloth.
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Let the fever run its course. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for any discomfort. Rest as much as possible. Hydrate your body by drinking water. Bathe yourself in lukewarm water.