Redo Reading Response:

     The article included examples and explanations of how verbs can differentiate the meaning of a sentence. As an example in the article, "Joe acts nice" the verb "acts" is copular suggesting that “nice” is modifying Joe." However, in  “Joe acts nicely,” “acts” is an action verb, which we modify with an adverb to state that Joe is a skilled thespian." Although, both sentences use the same verb you can change the meaning of a sentence by adding an adverb. In the text it also says you can't end a sentence with a proposition, that is a myth. Some examples to prove this myth is wrong are: 

“The preposition at the end has always been an idiomatic feature of English. It would be pointless to worry about the few who believe it is a mistake.” — Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage

“Superstition.” — H.W. Fowler

“Not only is the preposition acceptable at the end, sometimes it is more effective in that spot than anywhere else.” — The Elements of Style

“Superstition. … Good writers don’t hesitate to end their sentences with prepositions if doing so results in phrasing that seems natural.” — Garner’s Modern American Usage"

    I am not very familiar with propositions, but what I gathered from this article is how to use verbs more efficiently. Another example, “Jane appears quickly” is what I would use to suggest she materializes fast. “Jane appears quick”, meaning she is smart. An improper use of this grammatical rule is, "She is a quickly thinker.", you wouldn't have to add "-ly" because "quick" is an adjective describing thinker the proper sentence "She is a quick thinker".

Just because Kanye West seems to always say it the best.

Start Something That Matters:


      A story that stood out to me was Fight Child Literacy with Fun Kid's Books. This story is about a father who didn't like something that was supposed to benefit his children, so he did something about it. The books that he was reading to his kids were boring and he decided to write his own. I chose this story because I think parents connecting with your children through books would be an important aspect, instead of just handing them a device and letting the child download whatever app they want.
 http://startsomethingthatmatters.maker.good.is/projects/BabyDaddyBooks?position=4&sort=alphabetical

     The Good Squad have come together to help preventable diseases from spreading. They were inspired by how damaging some of the diseases can be to people. It is a non-profitable charitable organization by raising money that is needed to improve global health. I think this is a great organization and how they're helping others is very impressive.
http://startsomethingthatmatters.maker.good.is/projects/Goodsquad?position=18&sort=alphabetical

    Food Shift is a group that is helping America. "40% of the food produced in the US is wasted while 50 million Americans are food insecure." They are in the process of making a way to reduce the amount of food that is being wasted. In doing this, they have planned with a grocer to employ people to work for Food Shift to help feed others. This helps the grocer with tax deduction while the income helps the employees financially and individually skill-building wise.
  http://startsomethingthatmatters.maker.good.is/projects/foodshift?position=14&sort=alphabetical

     My passion has always been to help others. Mostly because whenever I need help I want people to be there for me so I try to be there for them. I appreciate the people who serve for our country and protect us daily. Whether it is to being a police officer or being over seas, I have really thought about my life and what I want to do with it. I've always wanted an occupation that I can be proud of and know that what I'm doing is going to help the world or a part of it. I want to become an FBI Agent. That is my passion and I long everyday to pursue it.

PechaKucha Presentation:
        I viewed Superior Skydiving. A women, her sister and their friends made plans of going skydiving. She and her sister we're the only ones who showed and participated in the activity. When her sister reached the bottom she was frightened. However, when the woman reached the bottom she knew that skydiving is what she wanted to do with her life.
       In her opening slide I like how she connected the picture with her topic. She had a picture of herself in a graduation gown and she elaborated on what her achievements were.  I liked most of her visuals. My favorite ones were the action shots while she was in the air.I think the presentation is a good idea. I'm sure I could fit 10 slides.

       Out With the Old In With the New: Family Values

This is a modern family in China.

           In China families value courage, strength, and bravery. Each member in the family plays a certain gender role to promote these values. The man of the house, typically the father, is responsible for providing for and protecting his family in a traditional Chinese family. The women (mother) stay home while taking care of the children and the rest of the family; housework included. In modern males have jobs. Now that women are valued just as much as the male they also do work outside of their homes with many options to choose from.

          The younger generation believes that sexes are equal. That being said the shopping, house-cleaning, cooking, and caring for the children are equally shared responsibilities. Elders are revered for their wisdom, in both traditional and modern families. They are also respected, taken care of and looked up to by the rest of the family. Many generations tend to live together with their children and their kids. When there is a passing of an elder(s), they are honored by ancestor altars within the home. This includes candles, photographs and favorite items of the deceased. 

This is a traditional family in China that includes.

               This topic appealed to me because I like to know how other cultures live family wise. I decided to do this topic because I wanted to see how family values have changed, considering times has vastly changed. I believe that women and men are equal. I like that now, in modern families, the male and women responsibilities are shared.

                   

   

Sources:

Faith."Autobiography Correspondence"Message to Krista Davis. 6 Nov. 2014. Email

"Chinese Family Values-". Love-to-know-Chinese Family Values. n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014. 
http://family.lovetoknow.com/chinese-family-values

                                                                                  

Reading Response #4: If I Stay

I decided to bandwagon and read If I Stay. I haven't gotten very far in. I just started it Yesterday, but I've made it far enough to the accident. I imagine most of you know what this book is about, but considering what I've read here's what I know. Mia, is seventeen and she enjoys playing the Cello. She has played since she was eight years old. She has a supporting, loving family and boyfriend and she is very intelligent.

One early morning Mia woke up for school along with her young brother, Teddy and her parents. Her dad is an English teacher at the high school she attends. The news broadcasted that it had snowed and cancelled school for the day. This meaning her father also had the day off so her mother called in to work. They had a family day and went out for a drive and later that night they would've had dinner with her Grandparents. That was until the accident happened. It's very disappointing that I haven't reached any details in what happened to them, but I’m not sure if this was an “accident”. Sadly, her parents passed away and she watched the paramedics bag them up. There isn't very much information released on her brother, but he is alive. Mia's state is alive, but dead. She is in a coma, however, she is watching everything happening as if she were living. No one can see her and she doesn't understand this, but it was very terrifying for her to see her own body lying in a ditch.

This picture is of Mia after the accident watching everything happen outside of her body. I used it because it the most significant part of the book that I have read so far.

"Am I Dead? I actually have to ask myself this. Am I Dead? At first it seemed obvious that I am. That the standing-here-watching part was temporary, an intermission before the bright light and the life-flashing-before-me business that would transport me to wherever I'm going next." (19)

I chose this passage from the book because I tried to see things from her point of view. It stood out to me because it just seems so unreal with everything that’s happened to her and how calm and collected she is.

Reading Response #3: You'll Always Be Mine

Natasha Preston does not fail to keep me in complete agony. This is by far one of the greatest series I have ever read and I recommend it to anyone. Although, the books may be a little deranged. I really like her writing style; she divides the chapters in each characters point of view. I feel like I get to know each character a little better and I can connect with them in a way. Each character has problems and they each have a way with dealing with it, but they all also have understandable reasons for having those problems. Take Clover (Colin) for instance, he is a brutal murderer, but "the kindest and most tender man" you will ever meet. He kills prostitutes because they ruin families and that's how his was ruined. Killing is wrong. However, I do understand why he does what he does and thinks the way he thinks.

           Last book response I left you with a question, "Could it be that they are "in love" or is she too afraid to run away?" They definitely love each other. I'm still trying to find out how this could be myself. Just as a reminder Clover named each of the girls after a flower.

"You'll be with me,” he said. "Was that "you'll" meaning all of us or just me and him? Would he want to find another place with a cellar for the girls? What about my name? Chantelle. It's not a flower." Clover said, " Your name is perfect." as he stroked her arm. "Was I not good enough to be part of his family? Again, why did I care?"  I sense some jealousy in Chantelle. At first I thought she was insane. I’ve learned that everyone she’s ever cared about just left her. Maybe she was desperate for someone to care for her, but that’s really all she wants. I could only see the plain fact that she’s in love with a murderer. Sometimes that’s all anyone can ever understand. We know the main reason as to why something has occurred, not the supporting reasons. I didn’t think I could find ways to connect with these characters, but I definitely have with every single one.

Reading Response #2: You'll Always Be Mine


       In this book I would say I know what's going on half the time. Not only am I confused, but the characters definitely are too. As a reminder, this is the sequel to the book I blogged about previously. The two survivors; Summer and Becca have agreed to make Clover pay for what he's done. The initial idea was to hide weapons in the cellar such as; bats and knives. When the two meet up in the cellar Becca had brought a gun. Summer just wanted him to be as hurt as herself and the girls were, but Becca is seeking for murder.
       Meanwhile, Clover escaped the prison guards in a car accident and tried to find his way back to "his" girls. This man obviously has some psychological issues. Here's what he has to say to Chantelle in the passage, "I'm not a bad person, Chantelle; I just stand up for what I believe in. I'm not one of those people that say one thing and do another. Actions speak louder than words." I chose this passage because it proves that people think differently. To him he believe he does no wrong and good for the world, Chantelle shortly believes it too.
       While searching for them, he comes across another prostitute, Chantelle. Although he is disgusted by her, he does not kill her. He "falls in love" with her, shocker. She does not like her life, she is only a prostitute because she needs the money. That being her reason for her "disgusting ways", Clover agrees to help her by paying for her college funds if she agrees to be with him and live with him. Shortly she finds that Clover isn't the sweet man she thought of him to be. She finds out his past and still stays with him. Could it be that they are "in  love" or is she too afraid to run away? That is a question I will have answered in my next post!