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.

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. 

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

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #3

5 Comments

- Oh i get it now. Max Kim is making some sort of video games and sell them and make some money. But his father is against that.

- His father really want him to get in the college. Max Kim is so stubborn.

- There is exactly no point of getting a lame student in to harvard for like $100. I know i wouldn't do that.

- It was really funny when Max said that he is Korean Jews. And Schwarz said there is only 120 korean jews and he is not one of them.

- The bums go to latin school and they are the worst hackers ever. Wow.

4 Questions

- Did Max Sr. go to Harvard and are they really poor. Or are they rich?

- What was the profit of getting in a lame student in to harvard? 

- Is Max Kim lying? Because it doesn't look like he is doing so many work for just $100.

- Why is Schwarz in this? I thought he is a nerd.

3 Vocabulary 

- Churning - An act of a person or things that churn.

- Winced - to draw back or tense to the body

- Mirthless - gaiety or jollity 

2 Literally Terms

- Indirect Characterzalition - The author keep picking on Schwarz because even though he don't say it out loud or people telling us. We know he is a nerd because the things he said is all about math and stuff. Which is one way of telling us he is a nerd.

- Irony - Well , Max want to hack the harvard system so a lame student can get in the school. 

1 Overview 

- Max found out that his father didn't like what he was doing so his dad stop funding him. And Max have made a bet with the Bum from Latin School about a hack to Harvard to get the worst student into Harvard. And Eric and Schwarz was disappointed with Max , but they both join the hacks because it seem exciting for them . 

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard#2

 5 Comments 

- It was really funny when Schwarz found like dozen of bras in his dorm room. Because he is a geek and stuff.

- So now i know, Max Kim is a senior in high school. And he hangs out with Schwarz in the dorm. I thought he was a college student.

- Max Kim's parent is very forceful of getting Max into Harvard. But Max seem like he don't want to go.

- I agree with Max because he hate when his parent compare to him with his sister's. My parent do that to me too.

- Eric have the most funniest shirt ever. But it is quite inappropriate  

4 Questions

- Max Kim said that there is an event coming up. What is that event about?

- Why would Max skip his chance to go to college for that event? Why is it so important?

- Do Eric and his parent fight like this all the time? Is those people his parent? 

- Why was Max parent mad when he said he'll go to BU?

3 Vocabulary

- Commemorative - serving to commemorate

- Crest - the head or top of anything.

- Kimchi - Korean. a spicy pickled or fermented mixture containing cabbage, onions, and sometimes fish, variously seasoned, as with garlic, horseradish, red peppers, and ginger.

2 Literary Terms

- Character - Kim because he have desire. He want to start the Xierco Co . So that make him a character.

- Climax - Kim 's parent is forcing him to go to school and go to college like Harvard , which is stopping him from making the product he want to make. And Stop him from hacking on stuff.

1 Overview 

- Kim got home and we got a overall of how his house is look, he is all crimson color. And his parent always brag about how successful there daughter is . His sisters all got in to harvard and stuff. Which make Kim upset. Second , Schwarz dorm was fill with bras because the girls upstair think it might be funny doing that. Since Schwarz is a geek and he is afraid of such thing as bras. 

5 4 3 2 1 on Hacking Harvard #1

5 Comments 

- At first , they are talking about the one of there action hacking into harvard. And it sound pretty intense

- A lot of big words in this book. More than any book i read so far.

- It seem like they are doing stuff that they will go to jail for.

- There is 3 character which is Max Kim ( Korean ) , Eric and Schwarz. They are the master mind behind this.

- Schwarz seem like cowardly person because he was scare of everything they did. Well probably because he is a geek type of person.

4 Questions

- Why are they hacking ? Is there any goal they try to achieve behind this?

- What are they trying to find here? 

- Since there is like 3 people in the crew. Which one is the main character or they are all main?

- Is Max Kim in high school or college? There wasn't many description there about it.

3 Vocabulary

- Comprehensively - of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive

- Snickered- To utter a partly stifled laugh

- Imposing - very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance,

2 Literary Terms 

- Indirect Characterization  - In the first chapter, Schwarz was describe many time that he was too afraid or too scare of something and worry way too much. So i think they are trying to say that he is a coward. That is just what i think.

- Metaphor - Since they were hacking, they couldn't talk too much or else it will cost alot of noise so they always use code names and words. i guess that count as metaphor.

1 Overview 

- The crew Max Kim, Schwarz , Eric Roth were hacking in harvard and they were describing the rules of hacking into sound such what you need to do when you are getting caught or what you do when something happen. So they were hacking into the teacher office which i think, they plan out all the thing they need to do and all the security routine and time. So far this book is good.