10/30/11
Bailey Levy 802
Current Events Journal #1
Title:
Will Steve Jobs' final vendetta haunt Google?
Author:
MICHAEL LIEDTKE-AP Technology Writer
Source:
Topic:
The topic of this article is the feud between Apple and Google.
Main Idea (Implied/Stated):
The main idea of this article is that before his death, Steve Jobs accused Google for copying his products because Google’s Android has many of the same features as Apple’s iPhone. It is implied because it is not clearly stated in the text.
Author’s Purpose:
The author’s purpose for writing this article is to inform readers of the effects of the feud between Apple and Google.
Author’s Perspective:
The author’s perspective in this article is objective (unbiased) because the author does not choose a side. He states facts and doesn’t favor any company in particular. In fact, he writes, “The bitter divide between two of the most beloved and successful technology companies would have seemed inconceivable a few years ago.” This tells that he feels both companies are “beloved and successful” and have achieved a lot.
Pattern of Organization:
The pattern of organization of the article is cause and effect.
-The reason the author chose this pattern for the article is to help the reader’s understand the effects of Steve Jobs on Google.
Text Features:
The texts features included in this article are a photograph, a caption, and a title. The photo helps by giving readers a visual of Steve Jobs. The caption helps by explaining the importance of the photo. The title helps by explaining what the article will be about.
Summary (in your own words):
The article is about how Steve Jobs accused Google for copying his products and software, and the effects of his accusation on Google products.
Importance:
The significance of this article is the fact that Google’s Android may have been a replica of Apple’s iPhone.
What I Learned:
What I learned from this article is that there was a feud between Google and Apple that still goes on even after the death of Steve Jobs.
What I Liked:
What I liked about this article was that I was able to understand everything without having known that the feud existed.
What I Disliked:
What I did not like about this article was that there could’ve been more information to support both sides.
Recommendation:
I believe anyone interested in technology should read this article because it focuses on two major technology companies and shows the connections between the two.
Text-to-Self Connections:
This article reminded me of when my friend and I did a project together when we weren’t supposed to, and each took credit for it. It is not exactly the same concept as Google copying Apple and taking credit for it, but it shows how people take credit for things that aren’t exactly theirs.
Text-to-Text Connections:
This article reminded me of a book in the Pretty Little Liars series, “Unbelievable” by Sara Shepard because on the girls copy her older sister’s report and take credit for it. The report got nominated for many awards. Google makes millions of dollars for selling products that are not original.
Text-to-World Connections:
This article reminded me of how in the world, many people do take credit for work that is not their own.
Vocabulary:
Word | Context Clues | Meaning |
1. Vendetta | Context clue #5 (making inferences) | A long-lasting feud |
2. Antipathy | Context clue #5 (making inferences) *“Anti” means against, “pathy” is the same root word as “sympathy” | A feeling of dislike |
3. Vitriol | Context Clue #5 (making inferences) | Cruel and bitter criticism |
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