DIVISION SDO Laguna Grade Level Five

Reading Skill Following Directions Inclusive Dates November 15 to 19

Project REACH Reference: https://www.proflowers.com/blog/how-to-make-candles

Reading
Material Week
No. 3

Direction: Read the passage and answer the
questions that follow.
How to Make Candle?
Before you begin the candle-making process, make
sure you have a clean, flat surface to work on. You
can also protect the area with newspaper or paper
towels. Move anything that you don’t want to get
wax on.
Measure out how much wax you would need to fill
your container, then double it. That’s how much wax
you will need to melt. Pour the wax into your double
boiler and allow to melt for 10 to
15 minutes, stirring frequently. When your candle
wax is melted, it’s time to add fragrance oils. Follow
the instructions on your wax package for how much
to add. Simply pour it into your melted wax and stir
for a few seconds. While this step is optional, we
definitely recommend it for a lovely floral smell.
The wick needs to be attached to the bottom of your
container before you pour in the wax. You can
attach the wick by dipping it in the melting wax then
quickly sticking it to the bottom of the container. Let
the wax sit five minutes to harden. Alternatively,
you can superglue it. Before you pour the wax into
your container, let it cool for a few minutes. When
the temperature on the thermometer reads 140
degrees, it’s time to pour. Then, slowly pour the wax
into your container. Hold the wick in place, but
don’t pull on it.
Leave a small amount of wax in the boiler for
topping off your candle later. To prevent your wick
from swaying in the melty wax, you need to secure it
in place. Lay two chopsticks across the top of the
container. If your candle hardened with an unsightly
top (thin cracks or holes) simply reheat and add your
remaining wax. Let harden.
Sandwich the wick in between so that it stays
centered while the wax hardens. Allow the wax to
set for four hours at room temperature. Your candle
wick should be less than half an inch long. If, when
lit, the candle flickers or has a tall flame, trim the
wick.
1. How will you protect the area that you
don’t want to get wax on?
A. protect the area with newspaper
B. protect the area with paper towels
C. Move anything that you don’t want to
get wax on.
D. All of the above
2. How long does the wax will melt?
A. 5 to 6 minutes
B. 10 to 12 minutes
C. 10 to 15 minutes
D. None of the above
3. How will you attach the wick?
A. by dipping it in the melting wax then
quickly sticking it to the bottom of the
container
B. by dipping it when the wax is hard
C. by dipping it in the container
D. None of the above
4. How will the wick stay at the center while
the wax hardens?
A. Sandwich the wick at the side
B. Sandwich the wick in between
C. Dip the wick under the wax
D. None of the above
5. Do we have to stir the wax frequently after
pouring the wax into your double boiler?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Sometimes

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KEY ANSWERS

1. D

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. A

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