Problem: Article: To make a scarf that is nice and light for wearing during warmer weather, select a fabric that is lightweight and gauzy. For example, you could use a rayon challis, cotton voile, silk gauze, or cotton batiste fabric to make your scarf. Make sure that the fabric looks the same on both sides. Otherwise, you will have a scarf with one side printed and the other not printed, which may look a bit odd. Most gauzy, semi-transparent fabrics will look the same on both sides You can use 1.5 yards (1.4m) for a moderate length scarf, or use 2 yards (1.8m) for a long scarf. The width of the fabric will depend on how full you want it to be. Try wrapping the fabric around your neck a couple of times to see how it looks with the current width. If it seems too full, then you could cut off some of the excess to lighten it up. A serger is ideal for finishing the edges on a gauzy fabric. If you have a serger, set your machine to the rolled hem setting and serge along the edges of the scarf using a matching color thread. If you do not have a serger, then you could fold over the edges of your scarf fabric by about 0.5 inches (1.3cm) and then sew a zigzag stitch along the edges to secure them. Make sure to sew over the raw (cut) edges of the fabric to hide this area and prevent fraying.
Summary: Choose a lightweight, gauzy fabric. Cut the fabric to the desired length and width. Finish the edges with a serger if you have one. Fold and sew the edges of your scarf if you don't have a serger.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The location you select should not be cluttered or loud. You should feel at ease before starting yoga meditation. If the location is noisy, an advanced yoga practitioner may be able to deal with external influences, but beginners will find it distracting. Ideal locations are either free from technology and machinery, or otherwise block the sounds our mind must make effort to filter out. Somewhere with a lot of natural light through windows is preferred over flickering electrical lighting. Aside from the sounds they produce being a distraction, the machines that produce our heating and cooling are not as naturally pleasing to the body as a cool breeze or the warm sun. If yoga meditation in the outdoors is not a viable option, choose somewhere with radiant heat like a wood fire or hydronic heat. Create a cross-flow by opening a door or a window, so fresh oxygen is pumped into the location. Accentuate the location by selecting a location with minimal synthetic material. Wood floors with natural oils and waxes have less static electricity, and are conducive to yoga meditation. If you live in a high pollution area, performing yoga meditation inside may actually be preferable. Studios where large classes practice yoga can become stuffy, building up carbon dioxide and lessening the available oxygen. A yoga mat can be used for added comfort. If you have a full stomach, you could relax so much you'll feel drowsy. And if you time it too close to meal time, the hunger pains could be too distracting. Attempt to schedule your meditation when you are comfortable, perhaps a few hours after a meal. An alternative would be to eat a light snack before mealtime and then meditate. With a brief warm-up, your body will be more limber, relaxed, and able to better focus on meditation. You'll also likely be able to sit for longer periods of time if you're more limber. Focus on your core and back for just a few minutes, with various, light twists and bends. A few of the following Sukshma Yoga exercises can also be very beneficial: Use two fingers to lightly squeeze the eyebrow several times. Roll your eyes in circles several times. Rub your temples and jawline. Grab your ears and pull downward softly.

SUMMARY: Select a quiet environment. Choose a spot with natural heat, cooling, and fresh air. Time your meditation sessions around meals. Do some light stretching or exercising.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Speaking and listening is an important part of not only language arts classes, but also other content area classes. However, opening up discussions to be more than the typical call-and-response method (teacher asks a question, one student responds) is important to practice particularly in language arts class. The best advice on guiding facilitation is to ask open-ended questions to which the asker doesn't necessarily know the answer Students should be encouraged to talk to each other, to know that there is not one particular correct answer, and to use text-based evidence when making statements about literature. It should be made clear to students that the purpose of class discussions is not to find out that they have all the right answers, but to explore the themes and aspects of the literature together. As a guiding facilitator, your job is to present students not only with basic comprehension questions, but also with complex, higher-order thinking questions that get them involved in the text. This can be done even in the early grades after reading a book. Questions beginning with, "Why does the author believe that ___?" and "What have you encountered that makes you think about ___?" are some starter recommendations. Keep discussions going. Ask students to build on what someone else said, or prompt them by saying "Tell me more about that." Ask students to consider different perspectives on their statements, convince the class they are right, make predictions about what could happen next in the story, compare how their thoughts are the same or different from others, and summarize what they've learned from the discussion. Avoid trick questions, sarcasm, questions with obvious answers, yes-or-no questions, asking multiple questions before allowing time for response, and inadequate wait time (3-5 seconds) before changing the question or asking it again. Younger students will need some guidance on respectful discussion. Have the class make the rules together, using examples like "Stay respectful," "Listen to others' opinions," "Look at who is speaking," and "Piggyback off others' ideas." Post the rules in a visible place in the room and remind students of the rules before starting a discussion.
Summary:
Be a guiding facilitator. Ask the right questions. Post rules for classroom discussion.