final project for coming of age

In the book "The Golden Compass" the protagonist Lyra goes through some stuff that makes her become mature. Apparently finding out who your parents are can make you mature within a short time span. But of course it is just a book, fictional to be specific. Anyway her struggles build her character throughout the book. This would be the reason why "The Golden Compass" is a coming of age book. The changes that she goes through take her from being a young clueless girl to a mature woman who learns how to deal with harsh and drastic situations. She also learns and decides who she wants to be in her future endeavors.

In the beginning of the book, Lyra was finding out/learning about her daemon. Her daemon was still able to shape shift due to the fact that she hasn't gone through puberty yet. Her daemon of course doesn't settle until another book when she is all grown up.

What struggles/ conflicts has she overcome? How? What did she learn from these experiences?

As I’ve previously stated, Lyra goes through the struggle of finding out that her uncle is her dad. She also finds out that her mother is the person in charge of the gobbler organization (bad guy). So she runs away, and then a bunch of tartar slavers attack her and then a group of gyptians save her during her peril. So basically at first she overreacts to the problem by running away. So eventually she gets an army of gyptians hires an armored bear and then kills all of the gobblers purely out of anger because they kidnapped her friend Roger. In the end, she learned to be a little more cautious before doing anything.

How has the protagonist changed? What valuable lessons or realizations has she gained? The protagonist went from being a troubled curious young little girl. Later on in the book she flourished into the grown woman that she strived to be. She realized that planning ahead of actions always helps, but it took Robert being kidnapped for her to have this realization.  So basically throughout the story she learned that it always helps to plan her actions and that it's not always necessary to overreact

2nd draft of "Romeo and Juliet" final assignment

When comparing marriage between 16th century Italy and present day united states, standards have changed drastically, leaving many differences as a result. An example of how standards changed is, how age standards have changed, from people getting married at teen ages being acceptable, to people having to be at least eight-teen years old to marry.


Based on “Romeo and Juliet”, love and passion can easily develop very quickly at teen ages. During the renaissance marriage was mostly intended for gaining a social status. In present day United States, marriage can have a few more personal reasons than just gaining social status. But of the multiple reasons that people get married in present day United States, is a serious passionate love between two people. The main reason of marriage during the renaissance was to gain social status, but in "Romeo and Juliet" Romeo and Juliet had the urge to marry each other because of the love they had for each other. But keeping in mind that Juliet was intended to marry Paris, it is a reminder that it is still in the age of the renaissance because of the arrangement.


During the renaissance and in modern day United States, marriage has its similar standards as well as different standards. One example of a similar standard would be that in both time periods, people get married because of their love for each other. Although during 16th century Italy, love might have been created by arranged marriage. An example of this would be Romeo thinking that he was in love with Rosaline, then he met Juliet. Now adays marriage is mostly contributed to by, passion and love, which is created when meeting people (dating).


Although both time periods have a few similar standards, there are a handful of differences as well. One example of marriages then and now would be the reasons for marriage. Back then marriage could have been because of love but as stated before that love could have been forced because of the arranged marriage. Now, marriage happens when two people passionately love each other. So basically marriages in both time periods are contributed to by love and passion, to some extent.


In conclusion marriages of all time periods are contributed by love and passion. Sometimes it develops because of different reasons. Though some reasons less romantic than others. The less romantic reasons being arranged marriage. The romantic reasons would be for those who actually seek a life with a partner.

Romeo And Juliet Final Assignment (Essay)

When comparing marriage between 16^th century Italy and present day united states, standards have changed drastically, leaving many differences as a result. An example of how standards changed is, how age standards have changed, from people getting married at teen ages being acceptable, to people having to be at least eight-teen years old to marry.

Based on “Romeo and Juliet”, love and passion developed very quickly between at teen ages. During the renaissance marriage was mostly intended for social status. In the present day United States, marriage can have a few more personal reasons than just gaining social status. But of the multiple reasons that people get married in present day United States, is a serious passionate love between two people.

In the renaissance and modern day United States, marriage has its similar standards as well as different standards. One example of a similar standard would be that in both time periods, people get married because of their love for each other. Although during 16^th century Italy, love might have been forced upon by arranged marriage. Now adays marriage is mostly contributed to by, passion and love.

Although both time periods have a few similar standards, there are a handful of differences as well. One example of marriages then and now would be the reasons for marriage. Back then marriage could have been because of love but as stated before that love could have been forced because of the arranged marriage. Now, marriage happens when two people passionately love each other. So basically marriages in both time periods are contributed to by love and passion, to some extent.

In conclusion marriages of all time periods are contributed by love and passion. Sometimes it develops because of different reasons. Though some reasons less romantic than others. 

OUTLINE

THESIS: when comparing marriage between 16th century France and present day United States, standards
for marriage have changed drastically, leaving many differences as a result.

PARAGRAPH 1: + love-passioate
                            -

PARAGRAPH 2: similarities between marriage customs back then and now

PARAGRAPH 3: differences between marriage customs back then and now

Non-Fiction Reading Response

I have recently read an article about the relation between infectious birds and influenza (aka the flu). When people think of the flu they are most likely going to think of other infected human beings, but in fact based on the article, influenza originates from birds. Although it originates in birds it can quickly and easily spread to humans. One specific way that it spreads to humans is through livestock (chickens).

Though there are ongoing amounts of different types of the flu virus. Most of these different types of flues are created in Asia. This is because of the reason that livestock such as chicken are able to roam free anywhere the desire.

I think that making the areas that the livestock are able to roam, in Asia more sanitary and limited, would result in less ways for new versions of the flu to form. Actually applying sanitation and shrinking roaming land in any area that raises bird livestock would have the same results everywhere.

Monthly Response #2 of March

Throughout a majority of my life I have always had a curiosity of the universe. My curiosity had wide ranges of effects and results in my actions to learn about space and time. As a kid I had a major interest in chemistry. At such a young age I thought chemistry was full of explosions, due to TV. Shows, movies, etc. But as I looked into the topic when I was around seven years old I learned that, chemistry is the science of reactions. At first I was devastated but then I realized I can be about explosions. But, of course my parents didn't approve of my passion for chemistry, especially after I told them that I was into it for the explosions. I basically had no say in the subject at hand, so as any other seven year old; I had no choice but to move on. 

So I did some research and found a new passion for physics and astronomy. At the age of seven I wasn't able to comprehend most of the basic fundamentals for physics, and couldn't grasp most terms of astronomy. But after years and years of research I now have a more than decent understanding of the theories such as the theories of relativity, and for astronomy I know the basics of how physics connects with it. One example of something I learned not too long ago, is that earths mass doesn't increase due to speed/acceleration because gravity is not involved. I looked into this because at the time I was curious about Newton’s equation F=m*a. I knew that upon acceleration an objects mass would expand. Considering the fact that earth is moving at a speed of 18.5 miles a second, it was surprising to me that it’s mass doesn't increase. But then using knowledge from past research, I remembered that gravity is in fact involved. Gravity is involved because it is the force that keeps earth in orbit with the sun.If it wasn't for gravity all planets wouldn't be orbiting their nearest stars. Instead they would be moving forward in a straight path. 

Based on the article that I read Earth literally has a gravitational pull towards the sun. This brings me back to my question which is, why doesn't earth's mass increase due to acceleration. This is one of Newton's famous laws of motion, specifically the second law of motion. Basically Newton's second law of motion states that the mass of an object is effected by the object's speed. From what i understand from reading the article, earth is going at astronomical speeds,still nowhere near light speed, yet still very fast, earth doesn't have an increasing mass. Though the article didn't say much about earth's speed and its effect on anything, I can easily say that I expanded on my knowledge of our solar system and many other aspects of astronomy for that matter.






                                                                    WORKS CITED


"Why Do the Planets Orbit the Sun?" Curious About Astronomy:. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2013. <http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=481>.

Response to non-fiction article "What Does the Internet Look Like? There's an App for That"

We all use the internet in all types of different ways, and for all types of reasons. But when you can imagine the constant chain of links on pages from links it is a vast "galaxy" so to speak, of websites and communication hubs. There is now an app that has recently been created to see the vast universe we call the internet. The app is called "Map of the Internet". The app displays an interactive three dimensional image of the internet. The app is compatible with "Android" devices, iphones and ipads.

People who use the app can find networks anywhere the look on the globe. The users spin the globe in order to look for the networks, literally world-wide. In my opinion, this app is beyond uses of normal reasons. I don't understand why a normal person would need this in their daily agendas. Though I do think it's extraordinary i don't think it would be categorized as a necessity. But it all depends who is using the app, because some people might be excited that an app like this now exist but I don't see a major point to the app.

An awesome response to "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

                    I have recently finished reading "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling. I very well enjoyed this book purely for the reason that it is a large stereo type generator of things that fans of fantasy like, basically what I mean is,role playing game themes. Though I am well aware of the fact that most role playing games involve wizards and witchcraft, I think adventure themes are much more complicated then it was portrayed in the book. But this doesn't mean that I didn't like the book, in fact in my opinion, it was delightfully pleasant. The story was a bit on the average child's view of witchcraft and sorcery such as shape-shifters. But there are a handful, of more mature and complex creations of sorcery and wizardry such as dementor's. Dementor's are soul less creatures that literally make people lose there minds if said person looks at them long enough.

                    I also liked this book because the author used such creative objects and activities that the characters would go through such as quidditch. An example of a creative object that really helps get the audience into the storyline would be the cloak of invisibility. The book, just like the movie has sparked a life of fantasy in a large audience. Even though I wasn't inspired to enjoy the thoughts and stories of wizardry by Harry Potter's story, I can easily say that if i wasn't into the fantasy genre before then Harry Potter would definitely be the story that would get me to come to enjoy fantasy. In my opinion J.K. Rowling was creative when thinking of things to put in the book, from little things like objects such as the cloak of invisibility to a grand game of quidditch.

                     One main reason I like the entire storyline in general is the beginning of Harry Potter. What i'm talking about specifically is his past with his parents. It was very intriguing when Harry was left on a doorstep just to assure his safety which is one of the most iconic scenes so that went mainstream because of Harry Potter.The fact that his parents were willing to leave him just to make sure he was safe from the wrath of their killer, which if I remember correctly from the movies was Voldemort.

Non fiction reading response to "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James Swanson

                 
                   The book "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James Swanson, basically talks about the history of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The books talks about how James Wilkes Booth's side of the story and what he went through. It also talks about his opinions and thoughts of what he did. He thought that killing Lincoln would make him a hero figure that will be looked up to by many. But instead he has to run around hiding from the press and man hunters. Not only does he have to run for his life but he also has to live knowing that everybody who he tried to impress now hates him along with anybody that supported or liked Lincoln. So basically his entire plan Back fires on him completely.

                    In my opinion I think every little bit of the book was interesting. I have this opinion for the basic reason that the author gives a lot of detail and description. Also along with detail and description he also shows images relevant to the current topic in the book. This helped create and detail what I was thinking in my head so far as the characters and scenery go. Though a con of the book was that, it's not what I would call suspenseful. It didn't have me jumping out of my seat, basically i thought it was similar to a history lesson.

                   Because of the book, I've learned that James Wilkes Booth did have good intentions just that he didn't look over his strategy plan. I really don't think anybody in the right mind would've missed that fact that he would easily be hated as result of his plan. The book made me dislike James Wilkes Booth a little less, only for the fact that the shear embarrassment he must have felt and the self pitty eating up his self conscience. But i still really do dislike him considering he killed a good man for no good reason. So basically the book did somewhat changed my thoughts and opinions about James Wilkes Booth all while giving me extra education on U.S. history, even though I don't enjoy history lessons.

non-fiction reading response(following rubric on ms. Galang's blog) [extension]

                     

                 Works cited for non-fiction reading response(following rubric on ms. Galang's blog)

• "The Crazy History of HISTORY: THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY FOR DUMMIES."The Crazy History of HISTORY: THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY FOR DUMMIES. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.thecrazyhistoryofhistory.com/2012/09/the-theory-of-relativity-for-dummies.html>. 

• "Einstein's Relativity." Einstein's Relativity. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013 <http://web.pdx.edu/~egertonr/ph311-12/relativ.htm>. 

• "Relativity for Dummies." The Guardian.co.uk. Aida Edemariam, n.d. Web. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2005/jan/06/science.highereducation>.

Non fiction article response (using ms. galang's blog rubric)

According to the articles I've read about Einstein's theory of relativity speed isn't only relative to the subject going at said speed, but it also applies to the observer. Based on my knowledge I already knew that Einstein's theory of relativity states that speed is relative to both an observer and the subject. I also know/knew that Einstein's theory of relativity is broken up into two parts one part is special relativity, the other part is general relativity. Special relativity is the speed that an observer sees of the subject somewhat a reference system of measurement for the observer to the subject, or so that's what I think from what I've learned from my past research. General relativity is a general summarization of the special relativity that includes gravity.

Einstein's theory of relativity also includes the equation E=mc². Based on past research that I've done I know that "E" is for energy, "m" is for mass, "c²" is for the speed of light. So basically the equation means energy equals mass times the speed of light squared. Therefore meaning the faster an object moves the more its mass increases. But I've learned from the articles that gravity plays role as what holds planets in orbit around they're stars. Space and time connect in a way that forms what I see somewhat as a net. If you put an object in that net, then the object brings that specific part of the net down. In this case that object is the sun. Since the sun has more mass than all other planets then all other planets would revolve around it. That's why without the sun or any star for that matter all planets would just be going in a straight line, this is where mass plays role in Einstein's theory of relativity.

Though I wasn't able to do much but sort of brush over what I already knew, there really wasn't any opinions that I can see of. One of the author's get's his/her story across by pictures showing more of an idea of the things that Einstein's theory of relativity talks about (not really an article). Another article by Aida Edemariam was a summary of basic principles of Einstein's theory of relativity which also includes examples. The last source that I used was just a regular article that literally gives straight facts about the theory of relativity, which also includes a breakdown of special and general relativity. I think the author's of all stories want me to realize that Einstein's theory of relativity is about relative speed of an observer and the subject.




                                                                          WORKS CITED

"Einstein's Theory of Relativity." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02088/einstein.htm.

"Einstein's Theory of General Relativity." Space.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.space.com/17661-theory-general-relativity.html>.

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independent reading response for "Eragon" By Christopher Paolini

                                                                                   I have recently read the book "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini. A young orphan boy named Eragon stumbles upon what he believes to be a strange blue stone, when it actually is an egg on a dragon. His first intention of the egg which he thinks is a stone is to sell it to buy meat for his family. The story takes place in a land called Alagaësia. It is ruled by an evil king and former dragon rider named Galbatorix. Galbatorix betrayed his peers in the process of gaining power. Soon Eragon is dragged into a world of magic where he has to learn to trust his dragon through adventures beyond his orphan imaginations.

                          Considering I my love for adventure type stories and the game of dungeons and dragons I really enjoyed the book because of the story line being so similar to wizard stories and such. Basically, what i love most about the book is that it has the wizard role playing theme which is my favorite type of theme, other than sci-fi like star trek. This book also teaches to "Go where the wind takes you." If he had sold the egg because he thought it was a valuable stone he wouldn't have had went on a wild/wonderful adventure. 

                           Another reason I loved this book is that it show that fate can bring you to the best of friends and allies. I also like the book because, during the adventure he finds out that he is the dragon rider "foreseen" in the prophecy. So basically he goes from an orphan boy to a feared warrior in an amazing quest.

Christopher Pham                                                                                                                                           1/11/13

Ela forward 2^nd draft

Dear readers,

            People of this generation have lost all ideas of respecting one another works. Now a'days people use what you are or do, against you. As if parents are having barely an effect on tolerance and behavior of children.

            During my elementary school years I've learned that bullying can be turned around. The cooler kids who had a group picked on my friends and I. instead of fighting back one day we( my friends and I) invited them to play a game of basketball with us because we were short a few people after that we all got along.

            I hope to let the readers/audience understand that they shouldn't judge people because of their traits. Just as the old saying don’t judge a book by it’s cover. My story teaches children to show the same amount of respect to difference as with normal.

Works Cited

Reporting., Vivian Yee; Al Baker And Christopher Maag Contributed. "On Staten Island, Relentless Bullying Is Blamed for a Teenage Girl’s Suicide." The New York Times. The New York Times, 26 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/nyregion/suicide-of-staten-island-girl-is-blamed-on-bullying.html?ref=bullies>.

Schwartz, John. "CULTURAL STUDIES; Helping a Child to Come Out." The New York Times. The New York Times, 07 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/fashion/helping-a-gay-child-to-come-out.html?ref=bullies>.

Christopher Pham       Picture book draft               1/3/13
807                                                                             ELA

               

 Al is an alligator; he wants to play with Tony the turtle and Rob the rabbit. He tries saying “Hello.”

But Rob and Tony say “Go away.” Rob and Tony didn’t like Al because Al has big sharp teeth and long sharp claws. The next day Al saw Tony at one side of a big river that had fast water.

Al asked “Do you need help crossing the river Tony?” Tony then nodded with discomfort. So Tony got onto Al’s back and Al swam across the river with all of his strength. Al made it across with Tony sitting on his back.

Not knowing what to say to Al except “Thank you Al that was very nice of you.”

“You’re welcome Tony” Says Al. Al and Tony say goodbye. Later that day Al saw Rob in a deep puddle of mud. Rob was struggling to free himself from the thick mud, as he screamed for help. Al came there just in time.

“Grab onto my tail!” said Al.

“Ok!” said Rob. Rob then grabbed firmly onto Al’s tail, as Al tugged Rob out of the thick clumps of mud, pulling him free. When Rob was finally out of the mud he rolled onto his back and had a sigh of relief. “Thanks Al you’re a real life saver.”

“No problem Rob” A couple days later Tony and Rob was playing tic tac toe. Al walked by not expecting them to let him play, until they shocked him by saying

“Hey Al do you want to play tic tac toe with us?” Al nodded his head in agreement and excitement, saying

“Yes I would love to” Al, Tony and Rob then became friends forever.