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.