e-journal #14 (5/24)

Write a short piece that offers a creative way of expressing your reaction to the last four works on death. Obviously one could hone in on death as being a recurring theme, stating merely this “connective” evidence… yet the more intriguing piece of scholarly writing here will dig deeper into these works of literature and attempt to identify how these voices communicate to (you) the reader.


THIS JOURNAL COUNTS AS EXTRA CREDIT AND IS NOT MANDATORY.

e-journal #13 (5/3)

Choose a topic for argument as if you were going to write a research paper on Chopin’s “The Storm.” Name that topic and then provide a draft thesis statement that clearly identifies whether this hypothetical paper’s focus is on character, theme, setting, social/cultural issues or history, or interpretation. You may refer to Stanford’s suggestions as guides; however DO NOT just copy them!

e-journal #12 (4/28)

During Spring Break, think of one person, place, or thing you encounter that relates to any of the texts, characters, plots, settings, themes, metaphors, etc. which we have read so far this term. Describe your experience and it’s textual connection using vivid detail.

If you write two separate entries to this posting you will receive x-tra credit points equaling a “second” journal entry.

e-journal #11 (4/12)

Answer the fifth Consideration Prompt to this story on p.844, drawing on and directly discussing your own beliefs and values as you form your response. Remember to revisit the Evaluation Guidelines on p.144-145 for assistance with this assignment.

Tsunami Video

Here is the link to the video of the tsunami, which I mentioned in class last week.