Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Secondary education

Our story begins with an unnamed narrator, who directly addresses the reader, insisting on his sanity despite a chilling confession: he has taken the life of an old man. He clarifies that his motive wasn't driven by passion or greed, but by an irrational fear of the man's pale, blue eye. He emphasizes his meticulous planning and execution, believing these actions demonstrate his sanity rather than madness.

Every night, the narrator would stealthily enter the old man's apartment, observing him as he slept. He would then retreat, maintaining a facade of normalcy during the day. After a week of this routine, he decides, seemingly on a whim, that the time has come to carry out his sinister plan.

On the eighth night, however, the old man awakens with... Continue reading "The Tell-Tale Heart: A Descent into Madness" »

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

Top Benefits of Cloud Computing

• Cost: Eliminates the capital expense of buying hardware and software and setting up and running on-site data centers.
• Speed: Most cloud computing services are provided self-service and on-demand, so even huge amounts of computing resources can be provisioned in minutes.
• Global Scale: Offers the ability to scale elastically.
• Productivity: Cloud computing removes the need for many tasks, so IT teams can spend time achieving more important business goals.
• Performance: Reduces network latency for applications and provides greater economies of scale.
• Security:

Literary Terms and Writing Techniques

Compare or Contrast Organization

A pattern of organization in which an author compares two or more subjects by explaining how they are similar and different.

Word Choice

An author's selection of words.

Denotation

The dictionary definition of every word.

Connotation

The feeling or ideas that people associate with that word.

Essay

• Introduction
• An idea
• The opposite of that idea
• Conclusion

Informal Letter

• Dear,
• Agradecimiento por el letter
• El body
• Conclusion
• Thanks for writing

Story

• Introduction
• Nudo
• Desenlace

Abstract Nouns

• Belief = Creencia
• Concentration = Concentración
• Creativity = Creatividad
• Determination = Determinación
• Luck = Suerte
• Success = Éxito
• Development = Desarrollo
• Agreement = Acuerdo
• Fortune = Fortuna
• Nature = Naturaleza
• Intelligence

Modal Verbs

• Necessity: When something is needed (e.g., need to)
• Obligation: When something is obligatory (e.g., must, have to)
• Lack of Obligation: When something is not necessary (e.g., don't have to, needn't)
• Prohibition: When something is not allowed (e.g., mustn't, can't)
• Advice: Giving a suggestion (e.g., should(n't), ought (not) to)

Talking About Habits

Structures used for present and past habits:

• Used to (past habits)
• Always (present or past habits)
• Present Simple (present habits/routines)
• Present Continuous (annoying present habits, often with always)
• Past Simple (past habits/routines)

Using Be/Get Used To

• Used to + base verb: Refers to a past habit or state that no longer exists.
• Be used to + -ing/noun: Means to be accustomed to something.
• Get used

Notes on the Tao of Pooh

"Pooh just is." He doesn’t think too much, worry, or plan.

The How of Pooh?

"The Vinegar Tasters": Confucians see the world as an imperfect place in need of being ordered by human beings. Buddhists see the world as a place full of suffering that should be rejected. Taoists see the world as a naturally harmonious place that should be embraced and enjoyed for what it is.

From the Taoist perspective, Confucian thinking is flawed because natural laws should be accepted and obeyed; attempts to impose an outside, artificial order only create conflict and discomfort. Being in harmony with natural laws leads to happy serenity.

The Tao of Who?

Those who think too intellectually or try too hard (too self-consciously), like Rabbit,... Continue reading "Tao of Pooh: Taoist Lessons in Simple Living and Harmony" »

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What is force?

A force is a push or pull that can change the shape of an object the way that it moves. It also changes Speed and direction. You can not see. When something is moving or speeding, the force is acting.

Force arrows:

You can draw an arrow, the length of it, shows the size of force and the direction shows where is coming from.

Types:

The gravitational force, is the force that attracts you to Earth. In the earth, the force of gravity in a object is called Weight.

Electrostatic:

It acts between objects that are charged. Rubbing plastics can charge them up with electricity.

Magnetic: The magnets attract materials such as iron, steel, or nickel.

Friction:

When any object slides across a surface, the force of friction tries to stop it moving.

Napoleonic Rule in France

The Consulate (1799-1804)

A new regime, the Consulate, was established following the coup d'état of 1799. Under its constitution, Napoleon Bonaparte, as First Consul, held dictatorial power. This constitution was later revised:

• In 1802, Napoleon was made Consul for life.
• In 1804, he became Emperor, with the assent of the electorate.

Key Napoleonic Reforms

Several important reforms were implemented during Napoleon's rule:

• The central administration was reorganized for efficiency.
• The court system was simplified.
• Control over the school system was centralized under the state.
• French laws were standardized in the influential Napoleonic Code (Civil Code) and six other codes. These guaranteed rights and liberties won during the

The Importance of Belonging in The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, first published in 1967, explores the universal need for belonging. Narrated by Ponyboy Curtis, the novel follows a group of teenagers in 1960s Oklahoma as they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, violence, and social class. This essay will discuss how the themes of love and friendship demonstrate the importance of belonging.

The Power of Friendship

The "greasers," a gang of teenagers in the novel, exemplify the significance of friendship in finding a sense of belonging. Adolescence is a time of forming strong bonds, and for these teenagers, their gang becomes a source of identity and support. Johnny, a victim of both physical violence from the Socs (a rival... Continue reading "The Importance of Belonging in S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders" »

The French Revolution: Key Stages and Causes

The Four Stages of the French Revolution

1st Stage: The Moderate Phase (1789–1791)

• Meeting of the Estates-General
• Fall of the Bastille
• Development of a Constitution and Bill of Rights

2nd Stage: The Radical Phase (1792–1794)

• Execution of Louis XVI
• Rise of Maximilien Robespierre
• The Reign of Terror

3rd Stage: The Conservative Phase (1795–1799)

• Period of reaction against the violence of the Revolution
• Establishment of the Directory

4th Stage: The Napoleonic Phase (1799–1815)

• Rise of Napoleon: Dictator to Emperor
• France builds an empire
• Collapse of Napoleon’s Empire

French Society Divided: The Three Estates

French society was divided into three estates, which determined a person’s legal rights and status:... Continue reading "The French Revolution Timeline: Causes, Stages, and Impact" »