Carissa Liberty Altizer

Dr. Jerz

Writing About Literature, EL 237

December 4, 2009

Portfolio 4:

It looks like the class is coming to a close and we all get a nice long break!  Sorry guys, unfortunately I won't be blogging to you about whatever book I happen to be reading, so don't check my blog for updates ;)  It's been a great semester and I look forward to seeing you in the spring.  Merry Christmas!

Coverage: I wrote a response for every article, poem, and work of literature that we have read thus far.

Chekhov -- Also spelled Tchekhov. Who knew? -Getting ready for my presentation

1836 CSI Screenplay - A look at "Porphyria's Lover"

Sorry, no convenient restrooms, you have to pee in the woods.  English majors aren't exactly taking the easiest roads to job security...

Missing the Eight Count Dancing and poetry, two things I love -- but will I ever be able to actually count the beats for a formal dance or hear the stress and unstress of iambic pentameter?

Is "A Christmas Carol" an Original Idea? My church has always explained sinners as men and women who carry around sins like chains dragging behind them.  Did Dicken's classic give them the simile?

New Movie Trailer Yet another A Christmas Carol in theaters.  Check it out!

Another Scrooge/Sinner Comparison Why exactly did Scrooge change his ways?

Papa Don't Preach, I'd Rather Hear a Story. Growing up surrounded by symbolism and allegories and why we need them.

It's Elementary, My Dear Watson Distinguishing the difference between action and theme

2. Depth: These are what I believe to be my best blogging samples.  

Chekhov -- Also spelled Tchekhov. Who knew?

Sorry, no convenient restrooms, you have to pee in the woods.

Is "A Christmas Carol" an Original Idea?

Papa Don't Preach, I'd Rather Hear a Story.

3. Discussion: These articles have sparked comments or discussions from my peers.  

Another Scrooge/Sinner Comparison

Is "A Christmas Carol" an Original Idea?

Sorry, no convenient restrooms, you have to pee in the woods.

Chekhov -- Also spelled Tchekhov. Who knew?

4. Interaction: These articles are examples of blogs where I either disagreed with the opinions of my fellow classmates or added a meaningful comment to their blog discussion.

Just Words? - Melissa

One Thing I Can Tell You -Aja

How Much Food Does One Ghost Need? - Karyssa

Selfishness Prevails - Karyssa

The Ghost of Economic Hardships - Glady 

5. Xenoblogging:

 

Comment Informative:

Just Words? I suggested I'm an English Major, Now What? to give Melissa a few ideas about the different job opportunities for English majors.

Comment Primo:

Just Words?

How Much Food Does One Ghost Need? I found a movie clip with the ghost of Christmas present and added a link so Karyssa could check it out.  

Comment Gracious:

Selfishness Prevails Karyssa's link inspired my own blog.

6. Wildcard:

New Movie Trailer

7. Timely

Submitted at least a day before class:

Chekhov -- Also spelled Tchekhov. Who knew?

Sorry, no convenient restrooms, you have to pee in the woods.

Missing the Eight Count

Another Scrooge/Sinner Comparison

New Movie Trailer

Submitted before class: 

Is "A Christmas Carol" an Original Idea?

Class Comments