Task Three: Home Defense

    In Max Brooks's informative article entitled The Zombie Survival Guide, he states many things you can do to your home to prepare for zombie apocalypse. He also states what kind of supplies you should have and how to survive the zombie apocolypse. The first topic Max Brooks talks about is how to prepare the home. He states how if you have a stilted home or house already built to survive a tornado that you don't need to do much preparation to your home. He also states how you can modify your home and an alarm system won't do much help during the zombie apocalypse since the police and any other officers might be busy with other duties or might not be available at all. He also talks about how being in an apartment can be better than being in a house since apartments have many different floors and you can cut off the zombies access to you by simply destroying the stairs and having a ladder that you can use on top whenever you might need to get down. The author goes on to talk about weapons. He gives examples of what you might need such as a rifle with 500 rounds, a shotgun 12 gauge with 200 shells, a pistol, short bladed sword, fire extinguishers etc. finally the author goes on talking about how to actually survive the attack. He states how to get idea to have a garden if you can get to a backyard and eat from the garden, and only use the canned foods in case of an emergency. He also states how it's a good idea to have a bicycle powered generator only using gas generator for emergencies. Max Brooks also states that is a good idea to maintain a low profile and dispose of "dead" zombie bodys as they will rot since they are still flesh, it's also a good idea to exercise daily in case of an actual combat situation. Brooks states, "exercise daily. Use of the stationary bicycle, along with basic calisthenics and dynamic tension, will keep your body fit and strong enough for any combat situation." Brooks's purpose is to inform the reader how he or she can prepare their home and themselves in order to survive for a long period of time during the zombie apocalypse in order to survive.

Task Two: Know Your Zombies

     In Dr. Bradley Voytex's informative article entitled The Science of Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, he states that the zombies have many different defects or disorders in their brain that one can take advantage of while in the situation of the zombie apocalypse. One of these defects is called severe ataxia which means so slow-moving zombie and uncoordinated. One could take advantage of this defect simply by running away from the zombies since they are slow. Another defect they have is amnesia this is caused by the loss of hippocampus. One can take advantage of this defect by hiding from the zombies, sooner or later they will forget who or what they're following and simply  go on being zombies. A third defect that the zombies have is the damage to the Parietal cortices; however, this defect one cannot really take advantage of, instead one must be aware not to fight zombies since the damage to this part of the brain causes immunity to pain, in other words if you fight the zombie it won't feel anything. Another defect that the zombies have that one can take advantage of it the loss of posterior parietal cortices. This causes the zombies to have difficulty with hand eye coordination, inability to visually fixate, and the inability to perceive more than one object at a time. Finally official defect that one could take advantage of is the fact that zombies apparently exhibit a form of Capgras delusion. This basically means if you can out run the zombie, you can try to mimick the zombie it won't be able to distinguish you from another zombie if you're acting the same. Voytex's purpose is to inform the reader that during the zombie apocalypse in not all about the weapons have but the knowledge you have of the zombies in order to survive the zombie apocalypse.

Task One: Survival Basics

      In David Hambling's informative article entitled How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, he informs the reader that there are many things one must have; however, you must not just have material items, but also you need to have knowledge of the enemy. The author supports his claim by organizing his technique to surviving in order by steps. His first step is to know you zombie. He says how it is important to know what kind of zombie you're dealing with and how to take care of it. His second step is based on weaponry. Hambling states, "So you're probably better off with the conventional firearm". This quote helps you figure out what kinds of weapons you must take to survive. You must think of weight, size, ammo, and how much damage it will actually do. The third step the author talks about is to keep your head. Throughout all of this chaos you must remember what you are doing, which is trying to survive. You must also remember to have partners or people whom you can trust. Handling's purpose is to inform everyone how to handle the situation of the zombie apocalypse in order to survive.

LITERARY ANALYSIS #2

Cris Macias
11/30/13
Block:3
Lit. Analysis

 Literary analysis #2

1.) In the book "fake ID" By Walter Sorrels a mother and her daughter  Chastity, also known as chass, are on the run getting new identities every time they get to a different town. Chastity has no idea why they're running, who her father is, or even her real name. On chass' 16th birthday her mother disappears. If chass doesn't find her mother in six days she'll be put into foster care. Chass is followed by people who want to kill her while she is looking for her mother. Along time ago Chass' mom gave her a key to open a deposit box, all she found was a CD and she played it and it was a clue of a murder. On the CD a guy named Kyle Van Epps told chass'  mom that he killed some girl he used to go out with and that he and two of his best friends were when it happened. Chass then realized the people that were trying to kill her with people who worked for Van Epps' company. Chass then got a text from her mom saying that she was fine and that she would meet her at 12 o'clock in a bar. When she got there her mom was with Van Epps and he told her to give him the CD. As soon as Van Epps got the tape he then ran away with her mom and the tape. Soon enough Van Epps goes to jail and chass' mom was rescued. Chass was still wondering who her father was she then figured out that her father was person recording the tape that Van Epps wanted so bad. Van Epps always knew that chass' mom had the tape that's why they were always on the run. Chass even figured out her real name but she ended up changing it to Chassity pureheart because that's what everyone knew her by.
2.) The theme if this book can be combined by many little themes throughout the book. The author uses friendship in the story. The author also uses character and values in this story. This shows how the author uses many different themes in the story.
3.) I chose this book because my friend recommended it to me. The cover really appealed me because of its colors and the picture of a mysterious girl. What made me keep reading is that the main character chass was on the run from something.
4.) I didn't really find the book realistic. I can't make any connections to it either because I have never been through a situation similar to any of this.
5.) The authors tone in this book is scared and curios because chass wants a lot of questions about herself to be answered.
6.) symbolism- "All I have to do is grab my bag of clothes and my new guitar "(45)
Flashback- "I mean I've gone to a zillion school talent shows, watched all these kids making wreckage out of perfectly good songs, banging away on the piano or torturing some pour violin or whatever, and let's face it, most kids suck at playing music."(23)
Foreshadowing- "I thought about bolting but didn't"(176).
Setting- "we were in some Podunk part of Alabama"(1)
Internal conflict-" I could just get my things and leave." (45)
External conflict-"But I'm staying with Ben! I said."(35)
Flat character-"Mrs. Oglesby gave me her disapproving look"(37).
Static character-"Ben's mom is kind of a hippie type too."(35)
Exposition-"Mom is weird about music. Like she won't listen to it. I mean, at all. She says music is bad luck."(1)
Motivation- chass is motivated by her mom to figure out how she disappears.

CHARACTERIZATION
1.) "Mom is weird about music."(1)
"Ben's mom is kind of a hippie type too. "(35)
2.) The authors diction changes when he talks about chess because she is more demanding and more independent. "But I'm staying with Ben! "(35 )
3.) The protagonist in this story is more static and flat because she just remains the same about what she wants to know she doesn't really change through out the story all she wants to do is figure out where her mom is and just figure out more about herself through the whole story.
4.) I feel as if I've met Chass because I figured out a lot about her past, how she doesn't know her father, has been on the run for basically most of her life, and how she has lost her mother now and basically how she acts throughout the whole story makes me figure out how she is and why she acts certain ways. "How you holding up? He said. I shrugged. Fine, I guess. I didn't feel fine. "(80)

ENDURING MEMORY Paragraph

when idea that I will remember for a long time is that if you commit yourself to do something you want really want to do and, you can succeed. Chass for example is committed to finding her mom, and because of her commitment later in the book, she does succeed at what she wanted to do which was to find her mom. Another idea that I remember for a long time Friends can have a big impact in life whether is good or bad. Ben for example has a big impact on chass' life because he helps her find her mom and his parents are the ones who take her in when hermother disappeared.

Vocabulary #10

1.) bemoan-complain about-My sister started to bemoan about not being able to go to her friends house.
2.) pensive-think deeply about-My dad was very pensive about going on a vacation.
3.) devoid-entirely without- My cousin cannot live to devoid of his toy car.
4.) melancholy-sad/emo-My father was melancholy about selling his car.
5.) mollify-to calm someone-I had to mollify my sister after the car crash.
6.) Momento-A keepsake or souvenir-My mom and dad brought me a Momento from Cancun.
7.) illicit-illegal-The man in the corner was selling illicit drugs.
8.) ascend-The climb/go up- The plane started to ascend as soon as it took off.

Leopard Man Essay

Macias 1

Cris Macias

Mr. Ostini

English 2

October 27, 2013

Leopard Man Essay

Society try's to keep people from expressing their own ideas and/or interests. Since society thinks this way, many people feel as if that is the only way to think. In the short story, The sociology of leopard man the author Logan Feys states," society tends to discourage people from expressing their unique ideas and behaving in ways that are different from their peers". In my opinion there's definitely a time to act serious but there is also a time to get loose and get away from society and just be yourself.

The author makes a valid point when he said we should all get away from society every once in a while. The author also says we should be on our own person in society. Logan Feys shows he is very respectful of leopard mans decision. "I'm in no position to judge his particular choice". Leopard man is a man who has decided to completely escape society and live as a leopard in the nature having most of his body tattooed and most of his teeth pulled out to look even more like a leopard. He spends most of his time in the nature by himself; however, he does go to the city to get food and his basic necessities.

"But from time to time to society out of your life and out of your mind-not permanently (necessarily)". This quote explains Logan Feys' point showing that he wants people to society out of your head, but not permanently. Also this quote says to get society out of your life when necessary. For example if you had a hard day at work then go for a walk in the park or take a nap.

"He may not be a hero, but he is free. Be psychologically free enough and strong enough to live independently leaving society and entering society In no ones terms but your own". This quote is another example which says you don't have to be physically strong, but mentally strong. You must be able to get away from society when possible and come back being a better you and follow your own terms, no one else's.

So once again you must remember that getting away from society is important. You must be able to relax and get away from work, school, and just drama in general. Lastly you should never be getting stressed out. You must be like Leopard man from time to time and be mentally free when you want.

Vocabulary #9 definitions and sentences

1.) Savory- Delicious- The food my mom made was so savory.

2.) entice- to tempt- The nerd started to entice the guy on probation.

3.) tactless- insensitive-The new kid in school was acting very tactless.

4.) integrity- self respect or self worth- My cousin lost his integrity when he went behind his moms back.

5.) compensate- pay for service- My aunt forgot to compensate the plumber for fixing the toilet.

6.) aloof-disinterested/ spaced out- I started to aloof during my geometry class.

7.) goad- to taunt- My little cousin started to goad the lion in the cage.

8.) cohort- friend- My friend lost a very trusting cohort when he lied to his face.