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=BOOK REVIEW!= Javier Jose Guerrero H Book Review

The book is called Prey by Michael Crichton, Copyright 2002, science fiction , the book features relatively new advances in the computing/scientific community such as artificial life , genetic algorithms , and agent-based computing. , $9.99, and (ISBN) 0-06-621412-2. The author’s purpose in writing the book is to show brand new technology such as nano-technology in which could be a threat to human kind. The theme of the book is about the technological advancements of human beings such as nano-technology. The thesis of the book is that even our ground breaking new technology could one day turn against the humans. The method of development that the author Michael Crichton decided to use is narration. Narration is used to tell a story and gives the writer more choices in how to write the book when other writing styles tend to be stricter due to the series of rules the writer needs to get the method of development correct.

Due to being a narration method of development, the book will not be about to teach the audience (description), show an opinion on a matter (argument), nor to explain something with a number of pages (exposition). Instead, the intended audience would be people who are interested in technology and science. I myself picked the book to receive more knowledge in technology advancements like the nanotechnology. I wouldn’t have thought of buying the book if it wasn’t because of me applying to the academy of engineering when I went to high school (and now wanting to do a major in college). Michael Crichton gives a lot of information on nano-technology to the reader meanwhile as you read the story. Michael Crichton does kind of combine narration with description then exposition at some points of the book to not leave the reader totally lost almost to get a better flow to the story.

When I did my research on Michael Crichton, he is very popular. Michael Crichton was the actual author of “ Jurassic Park ” in which then they made movies about it (Jurassic Park 1,2, & 3). Michael is well known to write about science fiction, so he really did had a lot of authority when writing the book. The characters development occurs meanwhile reading the book. The author really had a great way how to make and show each character’s trait and personality that I was able to visualize them like if I was watching a movie. The plot of the book was very organized and well done. The plot started with action thrilling suspense and makes the reader so attached to the book and just continue reading to see what happens next. Michael Crichton writing style in PREY had a lot of emotional qualaties. Even when you read the preview page ( a page selected from the story to start getting the reader to think what the book could be about before starting to read) already had the structure of a family being in danger and the way he also makes their character express their emotions. In addition, Michael Crichton did use humor along the story just keep a good balance of the flow in the story and it was brilliant The author is very talented.

The setting of the main plot in the book is in a private research facility in the middle of nowhere. Its like in a desert, very hot and dry. The most common transportation used was a helicopter. The setting plays a huge role in the book because the characters are stranded on a desert! Probably the closest town could be as far as 20,000 miles or more. It starts building the tension and suspense on how the characters try to find a way on getting out of there and solve the problem with time running out such as going low on supplies like food, water and more. = = = = =ABOUT ME= Hey everyone my name is Javier Guerrero and I'm going to tell you a little about myself. I was born in Dominican Republic and moved to the United States for my education. I usually go to D.R. during the summer to visit the family. I like playing basketball;I've played for my middle school and highschool team and now hoping to get on the "Falcons basketball program".I also hang out with my friends and always trying my best in school.

-Javier Guerrero = = =Homework Assignment-Evaluate a Website=

1. What is the URL http://www.ehow.com/how_4666410_taking-care-environment-easy-steps.html

2. Who owns or operates the website? Are they business (.com), non-profit (.org), or government (.gov), or other? Please describe. The owner is "eHow" its a business (.com) that works on how to find different ways or alternatives to help protect and take care of the environment. Not just that but give you different tips in how to help the environment meanwhile saving money. The article __How to Start Taking Care of the Environment. 7 easy steps__ is done by "jtrue", a member of **eHOW.com** ; the website is like "ask.com" but better. They have different topics and if you go through there "Home page" you get to see that one of the main focus is search for better ways to help you out in how to do something of the category you choose and also helping you save money while doing it.

3. Who is the intended audience for this website? The intended audience would be for everyone that cares about the environment and nature that are willing to help out. The reason that stops me from saying its for anyone is because it looks like a small business company meaning they are not able to spend money on T.V. or radio comercials to start sending a message and get popularity.

4. Do you think this is a reliable website? why or why not? Yes, its a reliable website because it shows they have done there job in searching for better alternatives in what to use in someone's house to help the environment and also making them save money. In the website they give a small description (above the 7 easy steps list) about there main focus which clearly says "Go green at home and at the office".



The Book I've chosen is PREY by Micaheal Chrichton. Michael Chrichton is an American author, producer and director. He is best known for his science fiction, medical fiction and thriller genres. My interest to read this book is because he is the author of Jurassic Park and I really liked it a lot. I was curious to read one of his books and PREY got my attention since it became a #1 New York Times Best Seller.

media type="custom" key="7085333" Here is a link to Michael Crichton interview about the book PREY.


 * **Week #** || **Schedule of Pages or Chapter to Read Each Week** ||
 * Week 1 || //1-80// ||
 * Week 2 || 80-160 ||
 * Week 3 || 160-240 ||
 * Week 4 || 240-320 ||
 * Week 5 || 320-364 ||


 * Step 3:** Begin writing in dialectical journal.

"Jurassic Park" || of what could be happening later on through the book. ||
 * **Quotes, lines, or sentences, with Page number** || **Your thoughts, ideas, questions about the quote you chose** ||
 * The title of the book "PREY" || It could be about some kind of project that went wrong like the movie
 * "Things never turn out the way you think they will" || Author Introduces the story with a quote to show foreshadowing to the reader

=My Vocabulary Journal= Use a table to keep a record of vocabulary words.
 * **Word & Word in a sentence** || **Guess +****Your own definition****, Root word, Part of Speech,, & Your new sentence using the word** ||
 * Appealing || Something that catches a person's attention or interest ||
 * Beckoned || A gesture or a signal communicating with another person ||