Gerald Graff

Education is one of our Nation’s most pressing concerns as our worldwide ranking has diminished over recent years. In his short story, Hidden Intellectualism, Gerald Graff states that “We associate the educated life, the life of the mind, too narrowly and exclusively with subjects and texts we consider inherently weighty and academic” (244). Gerald argues that too many intelligent people are missing the opportunity to thrive. Gerald’s belief is that these “Street Smart” (244). people that do not excel

learn. In the essay, “Hidden Intellectualism,” by Gerald Graff, he suggests that students should be able to exploit students’ nonacademic interests, but to get them to see those interests through academic eyes.”(Gerald Graff, page 400). In contrast, Malcolm X in “A Homemade Education,” wants to spread awareness about black history through actual academic readings. Both Graff and Malcolm believe that passion plays a role in learning, however, for Graff it's the teacher's job to use the students interests

incredibly “street smart” but do not fair so well in school but in Gerald Graff’s “Hidden Intellectualism” Graff argues that street smarts are just as important as book smarts. Graff says that “It is a matter of finding points of convergence and translation, moments when student discourse can be translated into academic discourse and vice versa, producing a kind of “bilingualism” on both sides of the student-teacher divide” (Graff, Hidden Intellectualism). In other words, for a student with street

Intellectualism by Gerald Graff, he begins with the argument of “street-smarts” versus “school-smarts”. Graff explains that school-smarts can be hidden within street smarts and can be learnt through not just talking with friends, but also from the media and our surroundings, hence the “hidden” intellectualism. He goes onto explain that “schools and colleges overlook the intellectual potential of street-smarts” (198) because these types of intellectualism are actually considered anti-intellectualism. Graff then

Rhetorical Analysis Essay: Past president of the Modern Language Association, Gerald Graff, in his essay “Hidden Intellectualism”, adapted from his 2003 book, Clueless in Academe: How Schooling Obscures the Life of the Mind, puts in perspective the idea that schools in general all focus too much on the respected literacy stereotype. Graff’s purpose is to convince his audience that you, as a student, will get more out of writing about something you are interested in rather than writing about a boring

dictionary it comes out as “a degree, level, or kind of schooling”. While attending a university or obtaining a degree is largely viewed as being educated, there are many other ways to become educated rather than a degree with your name on it. Gerald Graff, and Mike Rose show their personal experience of being educated without a degree. Being educated is different for everybody, and regardless it’s the person’s personal experiences and lessons that lead them to thrive for an education in their own

Equivalence of Intelligence Academic work should not define intelligence nor should a job define ability; a person, regardless of grades, degrees, or job title, is an intellect. Together, Gerald Graff, a coauthor of They Say I say, professor, and former anti-intellect, author of "Hidden Intellectualism," and Mike Rose, professor, author, and in depth thinker, author of "Blue-Collar Brilliance," share two different perspectives on what an intellect truly is. Yet, both writings hold meaningful points

intelligence whether it be in english, math, or even sports. In the essay “Hidden Intelligence” by Gerald Graff, the author argues that there are different types of intelligences besides what is commonly known as academic intelligence, one of which he calls “street smarts,” and that schools are missing the opportunity to use these types of intelligence and integrate them into academics. While Graff does make some valid points about the types of intelligence and how it can be used to help students

In chapter seven of They Say / I Say, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein address how to improve a topic through connectivity, and how the topic relates to the reader. They do so by introducing the questions “so what?” and “who cares?” – which, in their view, make for a more stimulating paper. Even if an issue is “obviously” consequential, Birkenstein and Graff argue, the writer should “go as far as possible” in answering those questions (100). One way the writer can do this is by refutibg the standard

The book entitled, They Say / I Say came about by Gerald Graff penning his arguments about how students from different colleges and different schools need to get involved in each other’s discussions. This book encourages students to ask questions and get involved with other students, friends and family by giving templates for them to use. The author states these templates are not just for students in high school, but also for people who have been in academics for a while. Of all the options listed