Wednesday, December 17, 2008

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #10

5 Comments 
- I think Alexandra like Eric, cause she think they were going out . I can tell when a girl like someone.
- The only reason Eric went to cheer Lexie up because he knew that he is the one who shatter her dreams.
- She must do horrible on her test because she were crying .
- Lexie is still so cocky when she failed miserably . And obviously Eric likes her.
- I know exactly how the place look like because i had to walk by there every single day when i was in school.

4 Questions 
- What would Lexie do to Eric if she found out he is cheating?
- Why can she tell if she fail her grade by Eric being nice?
- Why do Eric want to get in MIT?
- Why Lexie think the story was impressive?

3 Vocabulary 
- Foliage - the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage.
- Smoot - Unit of measure 
- Thermodynamics - the science concerned with the relations between heat and mechanical energy or work, and the conversion of one into the other: modern thermodynamics deals with the properties of systems for the description of which temperature is a necessary coordinate.
 
2 Literary Terms 
- Imaginary - I can picture the scene where they are both 
- Climax - The one girl that Eric like , had fail because Kim's stupid bet with the hackers in BLS.

1 Overview 
- The SAT is over and Eric's girl that he like had fail , at least that is what she think. He felt horrible for what he done and he want to make it up. But too bad for both of them. The test end and she failed. But on the bright side, they got next year.

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #9

5 comments
- It sound so professional . He was like D , C , D , A , B . But like they are just some freshman at harvard.
- This would be one of the most favorite movie if it was a movie.
- This is so awesome. They have like spy glass and spy head phone and all that awesome equipment. I wish I'm Clay.
- Eric is the best. It took him 10 seconds to think. And he fix the screen. He is my favorite character.
- Amazing plan A and they expect for that plan to fail so they have a back up plan which is awesome too

4 questions 
- Who is the narrator this time? I know it won't be Schwarz because the narrator were talking about Schwarz. 
- Are they even human because the thing they are doing is so amazing?
- How would a twisted branch give Eric perfect aiming at Clay? Too complicated.
- How can he do that?? He gave Clay the answer like a miles away. Genius 

3 vocabulary
- Shimmying an American ragtime dance marked by shaking of the hips and shoulders.
- Refract - to subject to refraction.
- Rummaging  -  to search thoroughly or actively through (a place, receptacle, etc.), esp. by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents.

2 literary terms
- Climax - The machine broke down. They can't transmit answer to Clay anymore.
- Problem resolution - They had plan b. They climb to the roof top and gave answer to clay through the laser point.

1 overview
- They plan began. They were giving perfect answer to Clay and he is responding good. But suddenly the computer broke down and they lost there signals. So Eric had to run to the rooftop and transmit answer to Clay throw the laser beams. And it was successfully finish


Sunday, December 14, 2008

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #8

5 Comments 
- I can't imagine a guy like Clay make it to Harvard. For people who didn't know about this plan , they'll look down at Harvard if he make it.
- Max should try putting himself in Eric shoes and stop being so selfish.
- They conversation and jokes are so clever and it is like if you don't think about it , you wouldn't know what it mean.
- I don't think Clay could make it in Harvard. Because he barely even listen to the instruction.
- I think they are having a conversation on Aim.

4 Questions 
- Is that aim that they are having a conversation on?
- Why do Eric have a screen name call GodwinAdama?
- Do Alexander like Eric?
- Why are they so nerdy?

3 Vocabulary 
- Pretentious - making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
- Moratorium - Temporary suspension, usually by statute, of the enforcement of liability for an obligation.
- Testophobia - Fear of taking tests

2 Literary Terms 
- Allusion - is a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or ficticious, or to a work of art. Casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.
An allusion may be drawn from history, geography, literature, or religion.
- Denotation - is the literal meaning of a word, the dictionary meaning. Opposite of connotation.

1 Overview 
- Now we are in Stephanie 's shoe . And she is getting ready for the Sat and she is nervous and Eric IM her on Aim and she is really nervous.

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #7

5 comments 
- I thought stephanie is always bully Schwarz . But Schwarz still like her and he is giving her back massage.
- I get to know Stephanie better now, she actually care about her future , i thought she is just some party freshmen.
- I never know Stephanie observe Schwarz all the time, She even know that Schwarz don't wear socks.
- I think i get a better picture of Schwarz. With the glass and nerdy stuff.
- Stephanie is so retard, Mozart is a professional musician. 

4 Question 
- Do Schwarz still like Stephanie ?
- Do Stephanie like Schwarz? I think she do .
- Do stephanie even care about Schwarz feeling? She leave Schwarz just like that.
- Does Max Kim father even have a little fun in his life?

3 Vocabulary 
- Cult - followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
- Delusional - the act of deluding; the state of being deluded
- Pathological - Pertaining to pathology

2 Literary Terms 
- Flashback - Max mention his project again and explain how it is worth it . But we all know, it is a stupid idea.
- Oxymoron - Same difference

1 Overview
- Stephanie came into Schwarz room and ask for a back massage, and we all found out that Schwarz like Stephanie but Stephanie don't have any feeling for him. And they are planning for Clay exam . But Eric still have a lot of worries about it.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #5 - 6

5 Comments 
- Kim is such a jerk, he treat Eric like some sort of slave and they are best friend. And Kim keep on making decision for Eric.
- Eric's sister is so annoying. She sound like that she bully her brother Eric all the time. And she made Eric sound like a geek.
- Clay potter is giving his best to get in Harvard i think. And Eric is still mad at him
- Eric is stupid, Clay didn't pick a fight with him. He is just saying good time working with you
- They get there supply at staples? Wow. they are really clever.

4 Questions
- How old is Clay Potter since he smoke and stuff?
- What happen in Eric's kid age, What did Clay do?
- Why is Eric still holding grudge against Clay?
- Is the bum so lucky that they pick Clay ? Did they know Eric was scare of Clay or it is just a guess?

3 Vocabulary 
- Flung - to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence
- Excrement - waste matter discharged from the body, esp. feces.
- supplementing - Something added to complete a thing, make up for a deficiency, or extend or strengthen  the whole.

2 Literary Terms 
- Plot - Eric now have to help and teach a bully who always pick on Eric through his child's age.
- Point of View - My point of view with this conflict is that Eric is too childish and stupid because now he is older. How can Clay bully him.

1 Overview 
- They are getting close to the goal and the same time they are failing it. Because Eric and his complicated relationship with Clay potter and Alexandra . He have to fail a girl he love and help a bully who bully him all the time to get in harvard. 

Post #6

5 Comments 
-  Now it is Alexandra 's chapter. I just want to point it out.
- Alexander is so nerdy and geeky.
- I think Alexander should just go to M.I.T or BU or BC or something, Because Eric need to get her out anyways.
- When i apply for College , I'll read like a lot of practice book too.
- She is so conceited . I don't think she going to be a good character.

4 Questions 
- What would she do if she don't make it to harvard and I'm not saying it like she have a chance to go there?
- How old is she?
- If she seen Eric in school, why is Eric in Harvard and She isn't? 
- Aren't they the same grade?

3 Vocabulary
- Compulsively - compelling; compulsory.
- Inherently - existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute
- Clenched - To close tightly: clench one's teeth; clenched my fists in anger.

2 Literary Terms 
- Mood - The mood author set for Eric through this chapter is angry. 
- Tone - The tone author give to Clay is clumsy and sloppy.

1 Overview 
- Now they are getting the equipment and knowledge and the information against the competition to let Clay Potter win. But Eric is still feared. And Clay Potter is still confused about why Eric is such a jerk to him. 

Saturday, December 6, 2008

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #4

5 Comments 
- Clay is such a jerk. They are paying him to go to Harvard. I would do it for free because i want to go to Harvard too.
- The Bum is so lucky . They picked the guys that bully Eric 24/7. So i think Eric will mess up
- I don't quite get it. You can't possibility pay someone 500 dollar if you are only getting 300 dollars.
- Interesting , their is actually some part of the book that they switch the main character.
- Eric is in love with Alexander. It is probably going to affect the story in some way.

4 Questions 
- What was the point of Robin Wasserman the author to do different person each chapter?
- Is there a purpose of the chapter where Alexander and Eric talk about Harvard?
- Is Eric in harvard or what? Because he were talking about M.I.T
- Why did Alexander lie?

3 Vocabulary 
- Hypocrite - a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
- Murmured - A low, indistinct, continuous sound
- Dntkemnwatytenabert - Don't Know What You Talking About

2 Literary Terms 
- Metaphor - Eric said Dntkemnwatytenabert but he actually don't mean that whole long words
- Direct Characterization - Alexander called Eric a pig. 

1 Overall 
- Ok, there plan is beginning to executed . Eric's job was to go to spy on all the smart people who is taking the test to Harvard so he can degrade them and make them fail the test. So Clay Potter who don't care about his life could get in harvard. Which is lame. And Eric felt in love with one of the people he have to spy on and the story is getting started