Jared’s Author Statement

            My name is Jared Dettwiller. I am currently a student at Western Washington University, and am currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. I’m also a video gamer and creative story writer.  For me, blending the two together can result in some really great ideas and topics to write about or discuss with friends. … Continue reading Jared’s Author Statement

project 5 Field Notes

Field Narrative: So far, I’ve been able to play through about a third of the missions that I’m going to do for the Halo Combat Evolved Campaign.  So far, the results have been interesting. As I have already played all of the Halo games (because I am a huge fan of the Halo universe), I … Continue reading project 5 Field Notes

Frankenweenie

Our collage, titled Frankenweenie, utilizes all four components of the CRAP design. Our use of contrast utilizes contrasting color in the black and white Frankenstein  photographs compared to the vibrant animals. Not only does it make the colors pop, but the black and white photos are highlighted more as well because of it. Repetition can … Continue reading Frankenweenie

People throughout history have acquired literacy pragmatically under the banner of others’ causes

My teacher’s cause was to get us to want to read. It was a typical rainy day at school in December of my sophomore year. We had just finished checking out our next book for the unit: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. At this point, I was still adamant about being in high school and wanting … Continue reading People throughout history have acquired literacy pragmatically under the banner of others’ causes