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Date: 10-30-11

Name: Michael

Title: Will Steve Jobs' final vendetta haunt Google?

Author: MICHAE  L LIEDTKE

Source: The Miami Herald

The topic of the article is: stealing.

The main idea of the article is: Google stole from Apple.

This main Idea is: Stated.

The author’s purpose for writing this article is to: Inform the reader about what Google did to Apple.

The author’s perspective in this article is objective (unbiased) because: He took no sides.

The pattern of organization of the article is: Cause and effect.

The reason the author chose this pattern for the article is: Because there were chain reactions.

The text features included in the article are: Tittle, pictures, and captions.

This article is about: What Google did to Apple.

What I learned from this article is: The reason Android is such a big apple competitor is because it stole from Apple.

What I liked about this article was: They used a lot of quotes.

What I did not like about it  was: They weren’t descriptive.

Who should read this article and why: Anyone who uses computers, if you don’t it is pointless.

This article reminds me of: (text-to-world) When companies steal from each other.

New vocabulary I learned:

Word                       Context Clues                    Meaning

1. Vendetta 1. Haunt 1. Revenge

2. Antipathy 2. Continuos hinting 2. Dislike

3. Innovative 3. TV 3. Introducing new things

Book 9

Dear Ms. Zrihen,      10/25/11

I am enjoying reading the book, Juggling Fire, written by Joanne Bell.  The genre of Juggling Fire is obviously Mystery .  The story Juggling Fire takes place in (unknown). The main character is Rachel.  She is round/dynamic.  The plot evolved in the following way threw the story so far: First, Rachel begins her journey, then she makes a fire, and has a meal with her dog Brooks. Later, after having settled down for the night Rachel takes out her weapons.  The main problem so far is that Rachel is having trouble getting to her old house.  The tone of the book is very suspenseful and mysterious.  A theme that appears in the book so far is that fire is a good thing. The moral of the book appears to be that you should not go looking for adventure if you are not prepared for danger.  From my point of view, I could see that Rachel is very excited to go searching for her dad and old house. The author organized the book through chronological order and flash-backs.  The author’s purpose is to entertain. His perspective was that Rachel is very adventurous and can deal with trouble. 

“Every couple of minutes I feed in more wood.  Willow burns hot and fast, and its smoke streams into my eyes.  The fire feels like company. ”  This was written on page 19-20.  I picked this passage because it shows that Rachel is adventurous to go on a journey threw the tundra.  The passage is significant to the story because it shows that Rachel is brave to journey threw the wilderness. 

I used several reading strategies throughout the book. Before reading, I skimmed and scanned through this book, or I flipped through the pages looking for text features to see whether or not I would like this book.  Also, I read the synopsis, or summary.  While reading, I would quiz myself on what I read after each page and re-read parts I didn’t understand.  After, reading I am still reading.

Figurative language I saw in the book: alliteration, simile, metaphor, oxymoron, personification.

I would rate this book 5 stars ***** because once I start reading, I can’t put it down.  And at the end and middle of every page, there is a cliff-hanger (because it’s a mystery)  so you want to read more all the time.  Also, I do recommend it to the class.

Sincerely, 

Mikey Rogatinsky

Book 8

Dear Ms. Zrihen,      10/18/11

I am enjoying reading the book, Tentacles, written by Roland Smith.  The genre is obviously Mystery .  The story takes place in America. The main characters are Marty, and Luther.  They are both round/dynamic.  The plot evolved in the following way threw the story so far: First, Luther arrives at the island, then he and Marty pass through security to get to the main part of the island. Later, after having a chimp pull out a clump of his hair, Luther and Marty chase a teacup dog and the chimp, Bo, down to the lake and back.  The main problem so far is that they are having trouble catching Bo.  The tone of the book is very suspenseful and mysterious.  A theme that appears in the book is that due to Luther’s strange hair color, Bo enjoys yanking it out. The moral of the book appears to be that you should not go looking for adventure if you are not prepared for danger.  From my point of view, I could see that they are very excited to go searching for giant squid with their uncle Wolfe. The author organized the book through chronological order.  The author’s purpose was to entertain. His perspective was that Luther and Marty are very adventurous and can deal with trouble. 

“Yeah, Marty shouted back.  This is definitely not working.  Bo’s playing with us and it’s getting dark.  If we don’t catch her soon she’ll climb up a tree, build a nest and go to sleep with P.D. cuddled in her arms. The Coelacnth will sail without us. ”  This was written on page 52.  I picked this passage because it shows that Luther and Marty are adventurous to go chasing a chimp and her pet.  The passage is significant to the story because it shows that Luther and Marty are brave to chase the chimp into the middle of the forest when it’s getting late. 

I used several reading strategies throughout the book. Before reading, I skimmed and scanned through this book, or I flipped through the pages looking for text features to see whether or not I would like this book.  Also, I read the synopsis, or summary.  While reading, I would quiz myself on what I read after each page and re-read parts I didn’t understand.  After, reading I am still reading.

Figurative language I saw in the book: alliteration, simile, metaphor, oxymoron, personification.

I would rate this book 5 stars ***** because once I start reading, I can’t put it down.  And at the end and middle of every page, there is a cliff-hanger (because it’s a mystery)  so you want to read more all the time.  Also, I do recommend it to the class.

Sincerely, 

Mikey Rogatinsky

book 7

Dear Ms. Zrihen,      10/11/11

I am enjoying reading the book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, written by Hunter S. Thompson.  The genre is certainly biography.  The store takes place in Las Vegas. The main characters are Hunter, and his attorney.  They were both round/dynamic.  The plot evolved in the following way threw the store: First, a journalist (Hunter) is asked to cover a store, then Hunter and his attorney go to Las Vegas later wile on drugs they spend way to much money.  After that they run away.  Later, however they come back, to cover an anti drug police conference (this is stupid because they are on drugs). The main problem is Hunter is on drugs, and at an anti drug police conference. The tone or mood of the book is very suspenseful action, and stupidity. A theme that appears in the book is don’t do drugs. The moral of the book is that you should always stay sane (off of drugs).  From my point of view, I could see almost immediately the negative affects of drugs. The author organized the book through flash backs, then chronological order.  The author’s purpose was to inform and pass on lessons of safety. His perspective was that in life, you should never do drugs.  

“I was such a mess that they had to haul me back to the ranch house in a wheelbarrow  ...  they said I was trying to talk but I sounded like a raccoon.”  This was written on page 113.  I picked this passage because it shows the the effects of drugs.  The passage is significant to the story because it shows he was on drugs.

I used several reading strategies throughout the book. Before reading, I skimmed and scanned through this book, or I flipped through the pages looking for text features to see whether or not I would like this book.  Also, I read the synopsis, or summery.  While reading, I would quiz myself on what I read after each page and re-read parts I didn’t understand.  After, reading I am writing this.

Figurative language I saw in the book: alliteration, simile, metaphor, oxymoron, personification.

I would rate this book 5 stars ***** because once I start reading, even during dinner when my mom tells me to come, I can’t put it down.  And at the end and middle of every page, there is a cliff-hanger so you want to read more all the time.  Also, I do recommend it to the class.

Sincerely, 

Mikey Rogatinsky

book 6

Dear Ms. Zrihen,      10/4/11

I am enjoying reading the book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, written by Hunter S. Thompson.  The genre is certainly biography.  The store take place in Las Vegas. The main characters are Hunter, and his attorney.  They were all round/dynamic.  The plot evolved in the following way threw the store: First, a journalist (Hunter) is asked to cover a store, then Hunter and his attorney go to Las Vegas later wile on drugs they spend way to much money.  After that they run away. The main problem so far is Hunter is on drugs, and owes allot of money. The tone or mood of the book is very suspenseful action. A theme that appears in the book is don’t do drugs. The moral of the book is that you should always stay sane.  From my point of view, I could see almost immediately the affects of drugs. The author organized the book through flash backs, then chronological order.  The author’s purpose was to inform and pass on lessons of safety. His perspective was that in life, you should never do drugs.  

“This is the main advantage of ether: it makes you behave like the village drunkard in some early Irish novel... total loss of all basic motor skills: severance of all connection between the body and the brain.”  This was written on page 40-41.  I picked this passage because it shows the the effects of drugs.  The passage is significant to the story because it shows he is on drugs.

I used several reading strategies throughout the book. Before reading, I skimmed and scanned through this book, or I flipped through the pages looking for text features to see whether or not I would like this book.  Also, my mom recommended it to me.  While reading, I would quiz myself on what I read after each story and re-read parts I didn’t understand.  (not finished)

Figurative language I saw in the book: alliteration, simile, metaphor, oxymoron, personification.

I would rate this book 5 stars ***** because once I start reading, even during dinner when my mom tells me to, I can’t put it down.  And at the end and middle of every page, there is a cliff-hanger so you want to read more all the time.  Also, I do recommend it to the class.

Sincerely, 

Mikey Rogatinsky