Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sad Day
For the very first time since June, my browser didn't recognize the blog's URL and I had to type it all in. :(
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Cue the Creepy/Cool Music
Kids, if this is coming (and it looks like it is), what does it mean? I cannot articulate a logical objection, and yet...I object.
This is produced by Karl Fisch, one of the guys behind Did You Know 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0:
We Have Technology
In addition to reading WHAT he says, try to notice HOW he goes about writing this piece. Think of the passage itself as a piece of architecture that you have been sent to NOTICE.
Here's another I just ran across: in last Saturday's Globe and Mail, We are Information Rich and Attention Poor
This is produced by Karl Fisch, one of the guys behind Did You Know 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0:
We Have Technology
In addition to reading WHAT he says, try to notice HOW he goes about writing this piece. Think of the passage itself as a piece of architecture that you have been sent to NOTICE.
Here's another I just ran across: in last Saturday's Globe and Mail, We are Information Rich and Attention Poor
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Happy National Punctuation Day!
Yes, today is September 24th, and an important national celebration.
Join me today in honoring the exciting exclamation point! And where would we be without the question mark? I personally love the semi-colon; they create a beautifully balanced sentence. Don't forget the colon and the nine most important comma rules: commas in a series, commas between two adjectives that precede a noun, and commas to separate the simple sentences in a compound sentence. Don't forget to use commas after words, phrases and clauses that begin a sentence; use commas to separate interrupters such as parenthetical expressions, direct addresses, and unnecessary appositives in a sentence. Of course, we use commas to separate the the month and day from the year; after greetings in a friendly letter; please use commas with quotation marks to set of what is being said out loud.
"So, it looks like you can also use semi-colons to separate items in a series, right, Fletcher?"
"Why, yes, that is true. Use semi-colons when the items in the series are lengthy, or already contain punctuation."
Punctuation marks are the little unsung heroes of the English language: small, unassuming, and so very busy. They serve us faithfully to create voice, rhythm and style.
Take your favorite punctuation mark out to dinner. They work hard for us all year; let's acknowledge them today.
Join me today in honoring the exciting exclamation point! And where would we be without the question mark? I personally love the semi-colon; they create a beautifully balanced sentence. Don't forget the colon and the nine most important comma rules: commas in a series, commas between two adjectives that precede a noun, and commas to separate the simple sentences in a compound sentence. Don't forget to use commas after words, phrases and clauses that begin a sentence; use commas to separate interrupters such as parenthetical expressions, direct addresses, and unnecessary appositives in a sentence. Of course, we use commas to separate the the month and day from the year; after greetings in a friendly letter; please use commas with quotation marks to set of what is being said out loud.
"So, it looks like you can also use semi-colons to separate items in a series, right, Fletcher?"
"Why, yes, that is true. Use semi-colons when the items in the series are lengthy, or already contain punctuation."
Punctuation marks are the little unsung heroes of the English language: small, unassuming, and so very busy. They serve us faithfully to create voice, rhythm and style.
Take your favorite punctuation mark out to dinner. They work hard for us all year; let's acknowledge them today.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Question for Ms. Fletcher!
Hi Ms. Fletcher, I know this is kind of late.
But, I'm in a situation at home now.
As of right now, I'm at the library using there computer, because my family is in the process of moving to another home.
anyways, I finished the Webography thing.
but the site
www.preservenet.com/theory/postman.html
isn't working for me.
everytime I click on it.
I would email this to you, but the computer won't let me on my gmail.
Which sucks.
and I don't know why the link isn't working.
so what do I do?
But, I'm in a situation at home now.
As of right now, I'm at the library using there computer, because my family is in the process of moving to another home.
anyways, I finished the Webography thing.
but the site
www.preservenet.com/theory/postman.html
isn't working for me.
everytime I click on it.
I would email this to you, but the computer won't let me on my gmail.
Which sucks.
and I don't know why the link isn't working.
so what do I do?
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ah, Thank You!
Try to rest up a little before school starts...isn't it nice to have the bulk of the homework behind you? I will be seeing you soon.
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