My friends and I had an argument about the difference between to and too. We argued for a while and then we decided to go to about.com to answer our question it said "the preposition to refers to a place, direction, or position. To is also used before the verb in an infinitive. The adverb too means "also" or "excessively."
Examples:
Meg was too tired to walk home. I was tired, too. We walked to a phone booth and called a cab.
Check out the about.com and type in the difference between to and too, if you have the same problem that we had!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Changing American Families....
When I read the disclaimer saying that it would be wise to read this passage with a bowl of M&M's in the middle of the afternoon, I was a little leery of what was ahead. After a minute of reading I became very fond of the passage and I just kept reading. I found Changing American Families by Judy Aulette very interesting. The writing was very boring, but there were a lot of interesting facts about social status, race ethnicity, and many many more.
The Moynihan reports were released in the 1960's. During that time Americans were experiencing the Civil Rights Movement. For the Moynihan document to be publicized was a very big scare and step for all Americans. During my reading I was a little confused where Daniel Patrick Moyihan, the author, got his information. I felt that Stack had a lot more evidence and force behind her findings because she was involved and she immersed herself in the work. It seems that Moynihan got his information from his personal opinion. He never got into the situations that he was analyzing, but he stood on the side lines and observed from there. There was much discrimination around this time in history and the people were just finding a way to point the finger somewhere else. I think that Moynihan had some good points, but for the most part his evidence and assumption were very wishy-washy. Stack had more evidence and facts with her experiences.
The Moynihan reports were released in the 1960's. During that time Americans were experiencing the Civil Rights Movement. For the Moynihan document to be publicized was a very big scare and step for all Americans. During my reading I was a little confused where Daniel Patrick Moyihan, the author, got his information. I felt that Stack had a lot more evidence and force behind her findings because she was involved and she immersed herself in the work. It seems that Moynihan got his information from his personal opinion. He never got into the situations that he was analyzing, but he stood on the side lines and observed from there. There was much discrimination around this time in history and the people were just finding a way to point the finger somewhere else. I think that Moynihan had some good points, but for the most part his evidence and assumption were very wishy-washy. Stack had more evidence and facts with her experiences.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Your and You're
One of my biggest pet peeves is when your and you're are not properly used. It took me a really long time to actually understand it, but now that I know, I'm not going to make that mistake again.
Actual Rule
~You're~ "I don't know what you're talking about." ("I don't know what YOU ARE talking about.")
~Your~ "Your book is on the table."
My sources are legit, and if you want to check it out, do it! I hope this information helped.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-You're-and-Your
Have a great day/night!
Actual Rule
~You're~ "I don't know what you're talking about." ("I don't know what YOU ARE talking about.")
~Your~ "Your book is on the table."
My sources are legit, and if you want to check it out, do it! I hope this information helped.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-You're-and-Your
Have a great day/night!
Class Transition
This week has been crazy! I wanted to make my post, but I haven't got around to it. This class is going well and I am enjoying myself so far. I had to make a transition between classes, but I am making this post to make sure that I am still able to post on a regular basis. I am now going to be in the English 2010 Thursday night class.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Lets go back to the basics-shall we?
Where should commas be used? That is one of the most common mistakes I use in my writing. I was thinking about this problem I have and I remembered the old, but very helpful tool, FANBOYS. The acronym FANBOYS means that a comma is supposed to be used before: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. It's a very easy acronym to remember and it saves me a lot of grief when writing papers. Technically, it's called a coordinating conjunction when the comma is placed before one of these words.
Actual Rule: When using a conjunction to join two sentences, use a comma before the conjunction.
So that's easy enough. Whenever I see any of the words in FANBOYS I know that it's time to stick a comma in there.
Here's the website if you want to check out where I got my information and the answer to my question.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/bryson.htm
Actual Rule: When using a conjunction to join two sentences, use a comma before the conjunction.
So that's easy enough. Whenever I see any of the words in FANBOYS I know that it's time to stick a comma in there.
Here's the website if you want to check out where I got my information and the answer to my question.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/bryson.htm
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Back in the day
Looking for work....
This essay was great. Soto did a great job capturing the view of a child. The entire tone of the essay was carefree and easy, when in fact, the family situation was, not so great. While reading I felt like I was there with the kids, looking for work, and doing what kids do. It reminded me of my childhood. I wasn't forced to work by any means, but I have always been a little entrepreneur. I would clean out my toy box and load up my rusty red wagon with treasure that I could hopefully sell to the neighbors. I would go out all day and just talk with neighbors and do my best to sucker them into my treasure, actually it was junk, but in my mind back then they were the best. The entire essay was very literal and didn't involve much critical thinking, however, I took a lot from it and I felt that the author did a great job helping me remember the world through a child's eyes.
I've always wanted to go back to the 1950's....but not anymore.
This essay discussed the 1950's and how much it impacted the rest of the time. (well that was just a little part of the essay) After reading the essay I don't feel at all compelled to go back in time and live in the 1950's. There was too much sexism, discrimination, racism, and the list could go on forever. The way that the family was present was absurd. People in that time strived so much for the perfect image, but in all actuality that can never be obtained. In fact, with that striving for perfection families were segregated with divorce and scandal. This essay was great because it really opened my mind and helped me see that the 1950's weren't all they were cracked up to be. Coontz made it clear that in the 50's the families were not perfect, however, what family is perfect? I think that in all time periods there are and will be problems with keeping the family united. Back in the 50's families struggled with the judging eye of neighbors, and the perfect image that they felt needed to be followed. Now days, the struggle is scandal, divorce, the economy, and many many more problems. When it comes down to the wire, the most important factor to a family is that there is love and respect for one another. In the first essay that we read about looking for a job I realized that even though the family didn't have the best amenities, and they didn't live up to the picture perfect image, they still had each other.
I appreciate both essays and I think they brought some very good prospectives to the table. I realize that all times are hard, but what matters is what you take learn from the trials. The first essay was very literal and quite easy to read, but the second on really opened my mind and made me think more analytically and interpretively. I enjoyed both essays very much.
This essay was great. Soto did a great job capturing the view of a child. The entire tone of the essay was carefree and easy, when in fact, the family situation was, not so great. While reading I felt like I was there with the kids, looking for work, and doing what kids do. It reminded me of my childhood. I wasn't forced to work by any means, but I have always been a little entrepreneur. I would clean out my toy box and load up my rusty red wagon with treasure that I could hopefully sell to the neighbors. I would go out all day and just talk with neighbors and do my best to sucker them into my treasure, actually it was junk, but in my mind back then they were the best. The entire essay was very literal and didn't involve much critical thinking, however, I took a lot from it and I felt that the author did a great job helping me remember the world through a child's eyes.
I've always wanted to go back to the 1950's....but not anymore.
This essay discussed the 1950's and how much it impacted the rest of the time. (well that was just a little part of the essay) After reading the essay I don't feel at all compelled to go back in time and live in the 1950's. There was too much sexism, discrimination, racism, and the list could go on forever. The way that the family was present was absurd. People in that time strived so much for the perfect image, but in all actuality that can never be obtained. In fact, with that striving for perfection families were segregated with divorce and scandal. This essay was great because it really opened my mind and helped me see that the 1950's weren't all they were cracked up to be. Coontz made it clear that in the 50's the families were not perfect, however, what family is perfect? I think that in all time periods there are and will be problems with keeping the family united. Back in the 50's families struggled with the judging eye of neighbors, and the perfect image that they felt needed to be followed. Now days, the struggle is scandal, divorce, the economy, and many many more problems. When it comes down to the wire, the most important factor to a family is that there is love and respect for one another. In the first essay that we read about looking for a job I realized that even though the family didn't have the best amenities, and they didn't live up to the picture perfect image, they still had each other.
I appreciate both essays and I think they brought some very good prospectives to the table. I realize that all times are hard, but what matters is what you take learn from the trials. The first essay was very literal and quite easy to read, but the second on really opened my mind and made me think more analytically and interpretively. I enjoyed both essays very much.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Being an American....
In reading the introduction of Rereading America I realized how fortunate I am to be an American. Honestly, I've never really thought of how lucky I am. I know that it is a privelage to be an American, but that doesn't make me any more important than others. I like this book, and I feel it has a lot to offer to the reader. I'm excited to read and gain more knowledge of America and the cultural myths.
In reading the introduction of Rereading America I realized how fortunate I am to be an American. Honestly, I've never really thought of how lucky I am. I know that it is a privelage to be an American, but that doesn't make me any more important than others. I like this book, and I feel it has a lot to offer to the reader. I'm excited to read and gain more knowledge of America and the cultural myths.
Class Evaluation
This class is going well and I'm really learning a lot. I have been going to Dixie for a very long time and this is a fun and productive class
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