The distinction between these two verbs is difficult for ESL students because many of their languages have only one verb to express the meaning. In English, the idiomatic expressions need to be memorized by foreign students who haven't acquired the language naturally. There is no clear rule or mnemonic device to help students remember.

To make:	To do:
Make a bed	do one's homework
Make a mistake	do a good job
Make dinner	do one's best
Make an appointment	do the dishes, laundry, vacuuming, etc.
Make a deal	do one's hair (get a hairdo, cut, style, etc.)
Make a left, right (to turn a vehicle)
Make an announcement