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 topour.
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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 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

KEY ANSWERS

1. D

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. A

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