INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your parents are happy with you they're more likely to say yes. In the weeks leading up to your request, do your homework regularly and study for tests so that you do well in school. Additionally, stay on top of your chores. You want to be in your parents' good graces when you ask them for a nose piercing. Go the extra mile by volunteering for chores around the house. Your parents will appreciate your extra effort. If your parents are stressed out about something wait for a better time to ask for a piercing. Address a concern on each slide. For example, slide one could address concerns about the healing process and then explain the process in detail. Another slide might talk about the cost of a piercing and ways you could earn the money yourself. Make sure you include an introduction and conclusion slide as well. Keep all of the slides brief but be informative. Anticipate questions and concerns. This will help you plan out your slideshow. If you're having trouble thinking of potential concerns, ask a friend's parent for input. Exercise your sense of showmanship by setting up a viewing area with seats and snacks. Introduce your slideshow by stating your purpose and asking them to hold all questions until the end. While presenting, speak slowly and maintain eye contact with your audience. If your parents get angry or interrupt, let them voice their concerns and then ask them if you may continue. It is more mature to stay calm than to lose your temper. If your parents say they need time to think about it, let them have time. If you nag them they may say "no" out of anger. Create an outline by organizing your arguments into three parts: the introduction, three or four body paragraphs, and the conclusion. The introduction will acknowledge your audience and present your idea in a positive light. The body paragraphs will present the arguments you found during brainstorming and all of their corresponding solutions. The conclusion will explain the benefits to your audience. For example, in your introduction you could acknowledge your parents by mentioning the stress of raising a child and helping them make responsible decisions. In the conclusion the benefits to your audience could include chores you'll perform in exchange for a piercing. Use your outline as a guide to write your letter. Keep the tone of your letter positive and reassuring. Instead of writing "I'll get mad if you don't let me get a piercing," write about the many reasons that a piercing would benefit your life. For example, you could explain that a nose piercing could improve your social life or help you explore your own unique sense of style. Proofread your letter and leave out emoji's and abbreviations. Nothing looks less mature than a simple spelling mistake!

SUMMARY: Choose a good time to ask for a piercing. Create a slideshow. Present your slideshow. Outline a persuasive letter. Write the persuasive letter.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remove all of the birds and feed from the poultry house, and either sweep or blow dust from all fixtures onto the floor. Remove all of this litter with a wet-dry vacuum, and then soak all surfaces with a low pressure sprayer. Then wash every part of the building with a natural detergent and warm water. Rinse away all of the detergent, and then air-dry the building. While you are cleaning, put the birds either outside in an enclosure or in cages. Disinfectants can be purchased from farm supply stores, and these are usually made from phenolic or chlorine compounds. Disinfectants are applied using aerosols, fumigation, or a garden sprayer. Always follow the safety and manufacturer's instructions for the correct dilution and application of disinfectants. Load the birds into cages or crates that are fit for transportation. The size guidelines for travel crates and cages for chickens are 8 inches (20cm) wide, by 12 inches (30cm) deep, and 10 inches (25cm) tall per bird. Only transport healthy birds, as those that are sick or stressed are not suitable for travel. Crates need to be well-ventilated, upright, and have enough room for the birds to stand. Poultry cannot survive for longer than 8 hours without food or water. Check on the birds regularly throughout the journey to monitor them. Advertise your products, create a website, or sell your products at a local farmers market. Aim to make a connection with people, and look for gaps in the market. For example, perhaps free-range, organic eggs are difficult to come by in your area, which provides a good opportunity for you. Generally the better your marketing, the more likely your poultry farm is to be successful. Advertising can be done through signs, billboards, flyers, vehicle signage, notices up in your community, or adverts in a local paper. You will need to keep production/technical records, as well as financial records. Some registers that must be included are wages for employees, building maintenance, equipment, feed, medicines, batches, and chick turn out and disposal. Where applicable, all quantities, rates, units, invoices, and receipts need to be recorded. An accountant will be able to help you with your financial records.

SUMMARY: Clean the poultry house at least every spring to prevent disease. Disinfect the poultry house after every cleaning. Transport your birds safely to and from sale-yards and processing plants. Market your poultry farm to increase profit. Keep detailed records for all aspects of your poultry farm.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pull apart the box's sides to separate them. Fold the flaps on both ends to get the box into shape. Then choose 1 end to seal with packing tape. Tape along the seams to ready the box for packing. For shipping, use corrugated cardboard boxes. These boxes are double-walled, so they're stronger than regular boxes. The tray is similar to an egg carton, dividing the box into cells that hold containers in place. It's a useful option when you plan on sending multiple items. They can be purchased from moving and shipping companies, but many liquor stores can give you some for free if you ask nicely. Foam trays are another option. These trays come in various sizes to hold all sorts of containers. If you are using a specialty wine box, the tray will already be in place. Wrapping paper or newspaper is usually enough protection with a tray. Roll the paper around each container as tightly as possible. To be safe, you can also wrap the containers in bubble wrap. When shipping multiple containers, wrap each one individually. Use rubber bands or packing tape as needed to hold the wrapping in place. If you have a tray, this part is easy. Slide the container into the tray's cell, squeezing the wrapping as needed to fit it. Keep the lid or cap end pointed upwards. Double-check that the container is wedged in place with its cap on securely. Repeat this with any other containers sent in the same package. If you choose not to use a tray, lay the container in the center of the box. Keep it away from the sides as much as possible. Stuff the packing peanuts, bubble wrap, or air bags into the package as needed. Use them to eliminate any leftover space, such as between the container and the wall. Also add cushioning above the container as needed. The extra padding can make the difference between a broken container and successful shipping. Fold the box's top flaps together. Tape along all the seams. Attempt to lift the flaps to check how well they are taped down. Cover over any loose spots with additional layers of tape to ensure your package doesn't open up in the delivery person's hands! Find a black permanent marker. On the top side of the box, write "Liquid" and "Fragile" in capital letters. In fact, write it several times all over the box to make your point. Then, take the box to the shipping company. Have them print out a label and place it on the top of the box. Labeling the contents as liquid or fragile does not guarantee that the box will arrive in 1 piece, but it may alert a carrier about to handle the package roughly.

SUMMARY:
Assemble and tape shut the bottom of a corrugated box. Set a cardboard tray inside the box for easier packing. Wrap the container of liquid in paper. Place the container of liquid into the box. Fill the extra space around the container with filler material. Tape the box shut with packing tape. Label the box to show it contains liquid.