grammar week 2

Like most people I don't write a sentence then stop and read the sentence to make sure it is not a run on sentence. A run on sentence is the combination of two or more complete thoughts without the proper punctuation between them.

Step 1
There are two types of run-on sentences. The first occurs when two main clauses are joined by a comma only. This is called a ‘comma splice’. e.g. Meteorology is fascinating to me, I watch the Weather Channel every day.
Step 2
The second type of run-on sentence occurs when two main clauses have no punctuation separating them. This can occur with or without a conjunction. e.g. Meteorology is fascinating to me I watch the Weather Channel every day. e.g. Meteorology is fascinating to me and I watch the Weather Channel every day.
Step 3
You can correct a run-on sentence in several ways. The method you choose in correcting your writing will depend on the relationship you want top convey between the two clauses.
Step 4
One method is to add end punctuation between the clauses and make two sentences. [Meteorology is fascinating to me, I watch the Weather Channel every day.] Another way is to separate the clauses with both a comma and a coordinating conjunction. [Meteorology is fascinating to me, and I watch the Weather Channel every day.]
Step 5
Alternatively you can add a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb between the clauses. [Meteorology is fascinating to me; I watch the Weather Channel every day.] You can change one of the main clauses to a subordinate clause. Separate the two clauses with a comma if appropriate. [Because meteorology is fascinating to me, I watch the Weather Channel every day.]


http://www.ehow.com/how_4723359_identify-runon-sentences.html

school learning

After reading the assigned stories I would have to say that I totally agree. I feel that if teachers salary was increased that it would make teaching more competitive and the best ones would rise while the ones that are lacking would either need to step up or be lost to the system. I feel very strong about improving the school system because I remember what it was like for me. I have A.D.D. and until I was in high school it was not a medical issue it was a discipline problem. So I was always treated as a slow student so I was put in low level classes that just made things more boring for me. So much is wrong yet it is still overlooked because those who have the money don't notice it because their kids are at private schools while those who experience it have to fight it cause they can't afford to change it.

One thing that i stuggle with is when to begin a new paragraph. As I looked i found this at http://www.mukwonago.k12.wi.us/~vickro/when_to_start_a_new_paragraph.htm

When To Start a New Paragraph

1. If you are writing dialogue (quoted conversations between people), remember to start a new paragraph every time a different person speaks.

2. If a character changes the course of his thoughts, start a new paragraph. For instance, if James is wondering whether it was a good idea for him to ask Alicia to the prom, that may occur in one paragraph. However, if James then begins to think about Helen, who moved away, but who is still very much on his mind, that could be a separate paragraph.

3. Paragraphs can be as short as a single sentence, or they can be a dozen or more sentences in length.

4. The type of paper you write could determine paragraph breaks. A paper explaining a process (also known as the how-to paper) might create a separate paragraph for each step. In a comparison paper, the introduction and conclusion will be separate paragraphs, and the body will have at least two paragraphs, one to describe each of the two items being compared.

5. Let's say you're writing a paper entitled "The Three Best Musical Groups of All Time." Naturally your paper will have an introduction (which will be one or more paragraphs). Then, when you build your case for the first of the three musical groups, that will be a separate paragraph. When you move on to the second group, that will be another paragraph--and so on.

6. What if you're writing a story rather than a persuasive essay or expository paper. How do you decide when to start a new paragraph? First, refer to points 1 and 2 above.

what we really miss about the 50's

As i read this story it makes me think to what my ideal time period would be. I would have to say that i agree with Stephanie Coontz. The 50's frame of mind is all about "the good ol' days". When we all look back to our life we think of the simple times. Times before bills and work. In my mind that is what these people that Coontz interviewed remembered.

To those in the story it seemed like some of the important things to them are

wages, homes, families and moral order. By moral order is that everything had a

place. Whether it was right or not, it had its place.

in the family it was talked about divorce rates so in a time that the nucular

family was what was broadcasted over the air there was a problem that they

wanted fixed

Wages and homes fit together but are still by themselves. the wages were

such that more people could buy a house granted there was a man involved to

put the land in his name.

this is me

So this is me. My name is Dustin Monroe. I was raised in a town named Monroe but there is no relation between the two. I served a full two year mission in the Baton Rouge Louisiana mission. I am 23 with a birthday coming up in August. I am married to the most amazing woman ever. We have one little puppy that turned 1 today. Not sure what i want to be when i grow up yet it changes too much. I have A.D.D. so if any of you have any ideas on how to sit through 2 and 1/2 hour class I am open for any suggestions.