"My Digital World Glossary".

* RAM: Is a type of computer memory that can be accessed quickly without touching any bytes.In addiction, Ram is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.








* Computer Storage:A computer memory that refer to components, devices and recording
media that retain data for some interval of time.







* Optical Drive: A storage device that writes data to and reads data from an optical storage medium, such as compact disk.



* Software: Is an application package, which enables you to perform certain tasks, which manipulates any number of variables, hardware or data. Microsoft Word is a software program that enables word processing facilities.



* USB:is a plug-and-play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to attach to a key chain. A USB drive can be used in place of a floppy disk, Zip drive disk, or CD. When the user plugs the device into the USB port, the computer's operating system recognizes the device as a removable drive and assigns it a drive letter. Moreover, is known as a flash drive or keychain drive.








* Computer: An electronic machine that receives, processes and presents data. A computer can be programmed to perform complicated tasks, like solving complex mathematical equations or controlling a flight simulator.






* Microprocessor: a chip that serves as the central processing unit controlling a computer. A microprocessor is the result of an electronics miniaturisation technique and computer technology which provide programmable intelligence in a small package at relatively low cost.






* Hard Drive: The hard drive stores all the computer's information and retains the information when the computer is turned off.






* Data Bus: (internal/external) The lines on the system bus that CPU uses to send and receive data.






* Computer Program: A combination of computer instructions and data definitions that enable computer hardware to perform computational or control functions.








* Binary: A numbering system with just two numbers. Usually, one and zero. Digital computers reduce everything, ultimately, to strings of ones and zeros.









* Hardware: is a general term that refers to the physical artifacts of a technology. It may also mean the physical components of a computer system, in the form of computer hardware.






* MODEM: A device that converts digital data into analog signals and vice-versa for transmission over a telephone line.

MY LEARNING STYLE:

Part I. My Learning Style
A. What type of learning style do you fit most? (If there are two, write both)
The type of learning style that I fit the most is Kinesthetic Learner because,Remembering by repeating things to my self to memorize, everyting breaking things such as paragraphs or sentences in parts.

B. Explain why you fit into this particular learning style. (Use the multiple choice questions and your answers to explain this)
Example: I am a kinesthetic learner because I can’t keep my feet still when I wait on line.
I am a kinesthethic learner because I need to be active and take a lot of breaks while remembering.



C. According to “part b”, what kinds of things do people with your learning style do in a classroom?
The kind of things that people with my kind of learning style do in a classroom is siting near the door or someplace else where they can easily get up and move around.


D. How could knowing your learning style help you, personally?
Knowing my learning style help me, personally to stay active at all times trying to remember what I have to memorize.


E. How do you think this could help you in your studies?
I think this could help me in my studies in a way of perceiving and learning at the same time without any distractions.


F. Now that you have discovered how you learn, how can Mr. Pelech make things easier for you during class? What can he do to ensure you learn every day?Now that I discovered how I learn Mr. Pelech make things easier for me by explaining every single step that I have to do during classwork time. In addiction, the type of thing that he can do to be ensure that I am learning is giving me examples of the lesson that he is teaching.

TRAPPED BY FEAR:

THINK IT THROUGH:

Who is afraid to cross the Mackinac Bridge? How does this fear affect them?

The people that are afraid to cross the Mackinac Bridge are both sex some times it's a man, other time a woman. It can be a young person, bt just as often it's an older adult. At times, a person on motorcycle can't get across. Sometimes even truck drivers have to ask someone to take their rigs across.

What are the results of a phobia?

The results of a phobia are some fear heights. Others dread entering wide-open places. Still others are afraid of being closed into small spaces. Many are afraid to fly in airplanes.Dirt and germs are some people's biggest fear. They don't want to touch anything, however clean, for fear of gettingsick.Others are afraid of animals, like cats or snakes.Others are afraid of animals, like cats or snakes.

How can childhood events lead to phobias?
Childhood events can leads to phobias as terrified at the sound of running water. Also childrens soemtimes had gone on a picnic with the family so when they go to the river and trapper by the water's strong current they can not get out. In addition, what started as a shock from one event can become fear of many things or ideas. For example, a small boy scared by a dog might grow up to fear all dogs and cats.


How can people with phobias learn to live with them?

People with phobias can learn to live with them because they get help from doctors to get over a fear little by little and the things that they're afraid of take other methods that can help them and at the same time take that phobia out of their mind thinking about other things.

Many people have strong fears, called phobias, that greatly affect their lives. This is the main idea of the article. List at least five details that support this main idea.

Five details that support this main idea are, flying,water, height, animal and wide-open.


Would reading this article help someone with phobia?

Reading this article would help someone with phobia because, it gives examples on how people can get over with it and the methods that offers.

MAIN IDEA:
People suffer from many kinds of phobias.

DETAILS:
- Some fear heights.
- dread entering wide- open places.
- Others afraid of being closed into small spaces.
- Many are afraid to fly in airplanes.
- Afraid of animals like cats or snakes.

CAUSE AND EFFECT:

1- People wanted to travel between two parts of Michigan, so a bridge was built.

CAUSE:
People wanted to travel between two parts of Michigan.
EFFECT:
They built or construct a bridge.

2- When some people panic on the bridge, they freeze.
CAUSE:
Some people panic on the bridge.
EFFECT:
They freeze.

3- A driver comes to help when people stop their cars on the bridge.
CAUSE:
A driver comes to help.
EFFECT:
When people stop their cars on the bridge.

4- Sometimes people have bad experiences as children and they develop phobias.
CAUSE:
Sometimes people have bad experiences.
EFFECT:
As children they develop phobias.

5- Some people get rid of their phobias because they work bit by bit to get over their fear.
CAUSE:
Some people get rid of their phobias.
EFFECT:
They work bit by bit to get over their fear.


Context Clues: Definition and Restatement

1- Phobias are fears that are irrational, that is, not logical.
Irrational means: Not consistent with or using reason.

2- One of the most common phobias is claustrophobia-the fear of closed places.
Claustrophobia is: The fear of being in a closed space.

3- A person with that phobia would feel great anxiety, or nervousness, in a small room.
Anxiety is: A nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness.

4- Some people have acrophobia, that is, the fear of crowds.
Acrophobia is: Fear of high places.

5- Those people may not be able to walk down a congested (crowded) street.
Congested means: overfull as with blood.

Writing Activity:
Pretend that you are an advice columnist. Write a short piece of advice to someone who is afraid of heights. Use at least four of the words you learned from the reading.

As a advice columnist the advice that I can give someone who is afraid of heights is that when I was little I used to have phobia of heights so I went to the doctor so he introdused me in special claces to get rid of it. Moreover, the same advise I give to the people who is in the same situation with acrophobia.

BIOGRAPHY OF MALCOM X

"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything". Malcom X believed in using more agressive measures in the fight for civil rights. He was born May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, a Baptist minister, was an out spoken follower of Marcous Garvey (1887-1940), the black nationalist leader. He supported a "back to Africa" movement for African Americans. During Malcom's early years his family moved several times because of racism.

Malcom X began to study Muhammad's teachings and to practice the religion faithfully. Soon became the most popular national spokesman for the Black Muslims. His debating talents against white and black opponents helped spread the movement's message who fough for civil rights.At this time in the United states there was a major movement for racial integration, ojn bringing the races together in peace.He believed that civil rights made in America a lot to almost nothing. He used nonviolent methods in order to achieve integration. Malcom X called for self- defence in the face of white violence. In his childhood his mother became mentally ill, Malcom was sent to a foster home. The children were divided among several families, and Malcom lived in various state institutions and boardinghouses. At thirteen Malcom was charged with failure behaving in a way that was against the law and was sent to a juvenile detention home. He dropped out of school at age of Fifteen.

Malcom's accomplishment did not end there. In 1957 urged black people to give up the Christian religion.He preached that high crime rate in black communities was a result of African Americans following the lifestyle of western,white society. His charismatic personality also attracted the attention of white media.

In 1965 Malcom X died been shot by a black man " we are in a world where our liders are made of flesh and blood" meaning they give their best of their lifes sacrifiying themselves for their people and getting almost nothing for it transforming them as a hero or a soldier for their country.

THE CALL OF THE WILD:

Words to Know

realm- kingdom dominance- power over others eerie- creating a feeling of mystery and fear edible- able to be eaten kennels- A structure approved for the use of transporting animals. slouch- walk slovenly bully- A player who raises continually to try and get others to fold. dispatches- a long running British television

brutes- beasts lashings- straps that bind the sled together edible- able to be eaten moccasins- soft leather shoes courier- some one who delivers dispatches thrash- punish surge- rising up

1- What details show that Buck is a leader?
The details that show Buck is a leader are that he was neither house dog nor shelters for dogs. For example, in text says he jumped into the swimming tank or went hunting with the Judge's sons. He took long walks with the Judge's daughters. At night he lay at the Judge's feet before the roaring fire. He guarded the Judge's grandsons on their trips to the berry patches.



2-How would you describe Buck's life in the Beginning of the story, in the middle, and in the end.
I would describe Buck's life in the beginning of the story as a leader and strong dog since he was a heavy strong muscles and furry coats animal in which he was trained to act like a human been helping and doing the job of his owner. In the middle of the story I would describe Buck's life as on intelligent and creative animal because Buck obeys his owner commands of the men out of fear of being whipped as they trained him the weather is cold, and there is never enough food. Also no longer living with people who love him, he listens to his instincts and quickly becomes wild. Finally at the end at the end I would describe Buck's life hard worker dog who gave his life to defend him self the best that he could until he was kill.


3-How has Buck's character change throughout the story?

Buck's character change throughout the story by facing and passing thought many affairs such as for two days and nights Buck did not eat or drink. His throat and tongue hurt from lack of water. His eyes turned red. He became such an angry beast during this terrible experience that the Judge himself would not have known him.

4- External conflict is a struggle between the main character and others. Internal conflict is a struggle within the main character. What type of conflict has Buck faced in the story- internal or external? How do you know?
The type of conflict that Buck has faced in the story is external because he helps and defend his owner as in the text says "One night when the Judge was not home, Manuel took Buck on a long walk. He walked Buck all the way to a park and stopped to talk to a man. He trusted people he knew, but when the stranger took the rope, he began to growl. Buck bit the man's hand, so he was choked again,until his senses left him.


5- What do you think "he was beaten... but he was not broken" means?
I think "he was beaten..but he was not broken" means he saw that he stood no chance against a man with a club. He had learned the lesson, and in all his life he never forgot it.

6- What did the man in the red sweater teach Buck?
The man in the red sweater teach and trained Buck when the man stuck so hard that Buck could do nothing but lie there. He could not even think. But one of the men on the wall cried out. Buck's senses came back to him but not his strength. He lay where he had fallen and watched the man in the red sweater. Until finally Buck learned the lesson on how to act been a good dog.

7- From which point of view is this story told? How does this help us-readers?
From the point of view this story is told on page 377 when Buck had grown up with pride, like a smart and intelligent gentleman and he hunted outdoors and loved to swim. Always been active learning from his trainer.

8- Contrast Buck's new surroundings with his surroundings at Judge Miller's place.
Buck’s new place is cold and he have to fight for survive so he doesn't die and keep helping his owner. On the other hand, Judge Miller’s place it was peaceful and he didn’t have to do anything except eat and sleep.

9- How do Buck's new owners compare to the man in the red sweater?
They were both fair, calm men, but they knew dogs too well to be fooled by them. They tended to the dogs during the long voyage.

10- How would you describe Buck as he is towards the end of the story?
I would describe Buck as he is towards the end of the story as a hardship dog who proposed to himself to give to his owner the best of him helping him in everything and at the end he defend himself until the end that he could been bloody and painting hard finally Buck stood and looked on to Spitz, the beast who had finally made his kill.
11- Describe some major hardships faced by the dogs and men in the story.
The hardships faced by the dogs was loving their work passing through many affairs against the others fighting among their mates. On the other hand, the hardship of men in the story training dogs that had strong muscles and furry coasts to keep off the frost.
12- In what ways does Buck challenge Spitz?
The ways that Buck challenge Spitz by always trying to beat each other in everything they did and also they both wanted to be team leader.
13- What event makes the conflict between Buck and Spitz turn into "war"?

The event that turns everything into war was when they were chasing the rabbit down the food that was alive and that fled went back to the dawn of time.

14- Compare the way Spitz first treated Buck with the way Buck is treating Spitz in the end of the story.

The way Spitz first treated Buck was when Buck tried to sink his teeth into the neck of the big white dog, fang clashed against fang and each time Spitz slashed him and got away.However, at the end of the story Spitz staggered back and forth, growling as if to scare off knocking Buck down.

15- What qualities help Buck become the leader of the dogs led team?
The qualities that helps Buck become the leader of the dogs led team are, hardship, encourage, determination and capacity.

16- What do you think the Call of the Wild means?
I think the Call of the Wild means acting to save people taking the control and encourage to confront on affair.

17- Where in the story do you think Buck feels "the call of the wild"? Give examples to support your answer.
In the part that I think Buck feels " the call of the wild is when he became such an angry beast during this terrible experience that the Judge himself would not have known him.

18- What is the theme of the story?
Never give up until the end even though you have to pass through many affairs because at the end it will turned positive and proactive for your own good.

BOOK REPORT:

TITLE OF THE BOOK: Night John
AUTHOR: Gary Paulsen
NUMBER OF PAGES: 92
CHARACTERS: Sarny, Night John. Mammy, and Clel Waller.

SARNY & NIGHT JOHN PROTAGONIST: A young girl of twelve years old who doesn't know how to read or count since when she was little never got an education people thinks "she's dumb because she is quiet, don't make noise and go to twattering all the time." But in reality she listen all the time and learn things. Moreover, as she is interesting in learning takes the risk to learn. On the other hand, night John who was a slave and escaped freedom but came back to teach reading using the strategy of the first letters of the alphabet knowing that the penalty for reading was torture.

MAMMY: Is a person who takes care of the young children's so "when they're born babies go to wet nurse and in summer she cuts a notch on the stick for each of the girls so as to know when it will come time for the troubles and then the breeding".

CLEL WALLER ANTAGONIST: Pale white maggot ugly and smell his white ugliness stink of bad sweat, whiskey, smoke and fat food. He wants slaves to call him "master", got dogs , whip and a gun so he could cause bad hurt.

SETTING: A farm house

THEME: Education is very important.

A PLOT SUMMARY: Night John travel to the Waller plantation and meet a girl of twelve years old named Sarny, a slave whose mother was sold away when she was four. Sarny first sees Night john when he is brought to the plantation with a rope around his neck, his body covered with scars from many beatings by dogs . Sarny was pulling to Night john when she learns that he had escaped North to freedom, only to voluntarily return to the South. Night john had a mission to teach slaves how to read and write. He believes knowledge was the key to helping slaves by using the alphabet. Sarny was decided to take the risk, even knowing that the penalty for reading was torture or kill.

FIVE WORDS I LEARNED:


SHACKLE: A metal link which can be open and closed for joining chain to anchor.

• Slaves were treated like animals with a shackle on their neck.
  

PALLET: A hand tool with a flat blade used by potters for mixing and shaping clay.

• Slaves had to eat their food with pallets.
  

BREEDING: Conservation status refers to the breeding population of the species in the nation or state/province.

• My grandmother was a breeding women.
  

SHACK: Is a type of small house that is in disrepair.

• Poor people use to leave in shack houses.
  

GRIEF: The normal, natural and necessary inner experience of loss.

• Masters made slaves felt grief.

WRITE ABOUT A TIME YOU SACRIFICED SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE INCLUDE YOUR REASONING AND FEELINGS.

When my older sister was in high school she needed to pass a final test so she could graduate on time with a special license for airframe mechanic of aviation but needed someone who could help her to review her notes and asked her questions about the topic. So I decided to stay with her until five in the morning going over every step of her reviews notes. In addiction, at the end it was very useful since, she passed her test with a good grade and got her license so I feel good because, I helped her to change her life.

PRETEND THAT YOU ARE EITHER SARNY OR NIGHT JOHN WRITE A JOURNAL ENTRY ABOUT A DAY YOU HAD IN THE PLANTATION.

One day I decided to run away from slavery and reached freedom but
I put my self in the same position as the others slaves and I could not resist so I decided to go back and change a life a another slave like me risking my self deciding to teach the alphabet since when I was little the masters use to speak at the back of my house in which my room was next to and each day I learned a new word connecting all them together.

POEM ALLITERATION:

For math test I Ran Reviews
in my note book
putting apart my favorite games
running through my notes fast as rapid
to memorize all them
and searching information
on the world wide web.