Carissa Liberty Altizer: December 2009 Archives
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 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: 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: 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. Another
Scrooge/Sinner Comparison Submitted before
class: Is
"A Christmas Carol" an Original Idea?
Recent Comments
Aja Hannah on Is "A Christmas Carol" an Original Idea?: That's interesting! What churc
Jessica Orlowski on Sorry, no convenient restrooms, you have to pee in the woods.: Carissa, I think that marrying
Dennis G. Jerz on Sorry, no convenient restrooms, you have to pee in the woods.: Internships. Internships, in
Josie Rush on Chekhov -- Also spelled Tchekhov. Who knew?: Well, I'd say your fears were
Dennis G. Jerz on Chekhov -- Also spelled Tchekhov. Who knew?: Remember, your peers all want
Karyssa Blair on J.: I actually really thought we w
Dennis G. Jerz on Portfolio Three: I'll be in a book club one day and I'll thank you for my literary discussion skills: By default, a blue link means
Carissa Altizer on Portfolio Three: I'll be in a book club one day and I'll thank you for my literary discussion skills: Huh, I guess the blue and the
Aja Hannah on J.: I also blogged about the names