Since the best readers read with a purpose, it makes sense for you to begin with materials you want to or need to read in your everyday life. These can include things such as short and simple newspapers and magazine articles, work memos, schedules and medical instructions. The best way to get familiar with the words on the page is to say them out loud. Working with a teaching partner, "sound out" unfamiliar words and use the pictures, verbal explanations and context to figure our the meaning of the new words. Reading often and for sustained, uninterrupted periods of time will help you develop vocabulary and become a more proficient reader. Set aside specific amounts of time each day to devote to reading. Keep track of what you read and for how long by creating a reading log.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose meaningful reading material. Read aloud. Make time to read.

. Frozen plums will keep for several months, and up to a year. Choose plums that are at their peak flavor and ripeness - underripe plums won't taste good when you thaw them. Wash the plums and dry them. Slice the plums into wedges and remove the pits. Lay the wedges on a cookie sheet. Freeze the plum wedges. Place the frozen wedges in a food storage bag or bin. Label the food storage bag or bin with the date and put it back in the freezer. . This is an excellent way to preserve your plums so they last for months to come. You'll need to peel your plums to remove the skins before combining the flesh with sugar, pectin and lemon juice. Store your jam in sterilized jars and enjoy it all through the winter months.
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One-sentence summary -- Freeze plums Make plum jam

Spend some one-on-one time with your friend in a place without a lot of other distractions. Try to act relaxed and natural so your friend will feel comfortable opening up to you. To bring up the conversation without seeming obvious, tell your friend how much they mean to you. Mention a few things you specifically like about them. This may make them feel encouraged enough to admit their feelings. If your friend tells you how much they value your friendship but doesn't say anything further, it may mean they want to remain your platonic friend. If you really want to know but they still haven't told you, don't be afraid to be upfront. Keep in mind that your friend will probably be caught off-guard, so let them know that they don't have to answer right away. Try saying something like, "Lately I've been getting the feeling that you want to be more than friends. I think it will be better for our friendship if we talk about it." If your friend denies liking you, try to move on from the conversation quickly. Don't make a big show out of being relieved, in case they are trying to hide their true feelings. If your friend admits that they like you, but you don't feel the same way, be gentle and kind but clearly let them know that you're not interested in dating them. Say something like, "I am so glad you told me and that's so flattering. I'm sorry, but I don't have the same feelings towards you. If you'd like, I hope we can stay close friends. If not, I understand." Your friend may feel hurt by being turned down, even if you are very kind about it. Give them some time to allow their heart and their pride to recover. After a week or 2, try reaching out to your friend to see if they'd like to join you and a few other friends to hang out. However, it's probably not a good idea to spend one-on-one time together for a while, to avoid your friend getting mixed signals. In the best case scenario, your friend will admit they like you and you'll discover that you share the same feelings! In this case, plan a few dates, have fun together, and tell all of your friends! It's natural to worry about harming the friendship if a romantic relationship doesn't work out, but keep in mind that it will be better to know for sure rather than wondering later if you missed a chance at love.
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One-sentence summary -- Give them the opportunity to tell you. Ask them directly if they don't volunteer the information. Don't lead them on if you don't like them back. Give them space if you have to turn them down. Give dating a shot if you think you might like them back.

Being a "good Christian" is not so much about performing any specific actions as it is simply believing in God as a higher power and growing in love for Our Lord Jesus Christ, allowing Him to transform your life.The following steps are all good activities for Christians, but the one thing that makes a true Christian is simply loving and trusting in God. Talk to a pastor, your parents, or other Christians if you have any questions about your belief in God. Find a church you really likemaybe it's one that your parents, relatives, teachers, or friends go toand attend services regularly. Church is a place where you can worship God, but also, connect with other Christians to help grow your faith and better understand Jesus' message through sermons and Bible readings. Find out when your church holds other events and activities in addition to weekly services, such as Sunday School, charity events, or other ways to get involved with fellow Christians and the community. Talk to God daily to thank Him for his guidance, ask questions, confess sins, and pray for others to follow Jesus Christ in order to lead better and more fulfilling lives. Start by picking a time and location to pray every day. Whether you kneel, stand, or walk, there is not one way to pray, so find what is best for you. Start reading on your own or join a Bible study group. Take notes on what you find interesting, and write down questions about what confuses you. Talk to someone at your church or another Christian you trust to deepen your understanding of the scripture. Try reading just one passage every day and seek to understand it fully by asking all the questions you need to. Remember that even if you adopt another lifestyle like emo, as a Christian you worship God first and foremost. Being emo isn't the greatest commandment; loving the Lord is. The Bible says, "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." (Proverbs 16:3) If other people at your church or in your Christian community approach you with negative judgment or untrue stereotypes about the emo way you act or dress, kindly talk to them about how being emo is just a way of expressing your personality and doesn't interfere with worshipping God. The Bible says, "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.'" (I Samuel 16:7) Use this and other Bible verses to help you explain self-expression and why your identity as emo doesn't interfere with your identity as a Christian. You can even introduce others in your church to Christian emo bands to help them see the crossover between these two identities and share what you like.
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Believe in God and Jesus Christ. Attend church. Pray. Read the Bible. Keep Christ first. Address negativity at church.