I believe this essay "Hidden Intellectualism‚" by Gerald Graff is a very persuasive argument. It seems to be a sound‚ strong argument for the authors point. he not only lists exactly what he is talking about‚ but also what could help other; specifically how street smarts can very well be more intellectual than book smarts. Gerald Graff’s essay‚ "Hidden Intellectualism‚" is a critique on how schools are missing out on a valuable opportunity to encourage students to learn more academically. Graff
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Many people have hidden qualities that do not emerge until they are needed. It can feel wonderful to discover in yourself a strength that you did not know you have. Write about a time when you learned something about yourself that you hadn’t known before. Type or paste
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Hidden Transylvania When people think of Transylvania‚ they mostly have Dracula in mind. For some it is also about the medieval festival of Sighisoara‚ and for only a few‚ amongst who Prince Charles‚ it is all about the wonderful villages around Sibiu. There is more to Transylvania than these. This book does not want to be a travel guide‚ but a means to discover hidden Transylvania. I was born and raised in Brasov‚ also known as Kronstadt (Crown City). It is a very old and beautiful
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Hidden Mystery By Fred Burks In the deepest depths of you and me In the deepest depths of we Lies the most beautiful jewel Shining forth eternally Within that precious jewel Within that priceless piece of we Lies a time beyond all time Lies a place beyond all space Within that sacred source of radiance Lies a love beyond all love Waiting Waiting Waiting Ever so patiently Waiting for you‚ waiting for me Waiting patiently for all to see The beauty that is you inside of me The
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when I got home. I liked to take walks around my neighborhood. One sunny afternoon‚ I came across this hidden pond a few blocks away from my house. I was a kind of creepy old pond. If you ever saw it‚ you probably would not want to go there. However‚ it was a sunny afternoon‚ and I decided to jump over the gate and walk towards the pond. One thing you have to know is that the reason why it’s a hidden pond‚ is because‚ it almost looks like its a small forest when you look at it. It’s surrounded by
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Hidden Lessons David Suzuki is the world renowned scientists and visionary. He has won many awards throughout his life time and still continues to right stories about his life. David Suzuki has written numerous amounts of books in order to educate the larger public about the dangers of and promises of science. He has written an article named Hidden Lessons describing his thesis of how for convenience & cleanliness‚ adults subconsciously teach and demonstrate to the younger generation to hate
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[pic] EMMANUEL KWAME ANTWI ID: UD16761BBU24478 SEMINAR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT I “D” THE HIDDEN CONNECTIONS (ESSAY) ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY HONOLULU‚ HAWAII DECEMBER 17‚ 2011 INTRODUCTION The Hidden Connections is a book authored by Fritjof Capra. In this book‚ Capra relates today’s dynamic and complex human life styles to the symbiotic lives of different interrelated and interdependent organisms. Specifically‚ he is trying to apply the ideology of obscurity assumptions
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Hidden Intellectualism In his article "Hidden Intellectualism‚" Gerald Graff criticizes those that do not put value into "street smarts." Graff insists that knowledge goes far beyond academic learning and continues into the everyday world. As a child‚ Graff always looked for a happy medium between brawn and brain. As Graff describes‚ he felt "the need to prove I was smart and the fear of a beating if I proved it too well." In a culture that values sports and entertainment‚ Gerald knew he would
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A glance at the title "Deportation at Breakfast" immediately drew my attention. Perhaps it was Larry Fondation’s choice of words that struck me. The words "deportation" and "breakfast" could be interpreted as two contrasting terms. "Deportation" could be associated with an extreme situation‚ while "breakfast" simply suggests a mundane activity. By injecting a sudden twist in the plot‚ Fondation was able to create an extraordinary situation out of an ordinary day at the restaurant. However‚ what intrigued
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Aiza Daud Lucinda Channon English 1301 5 September 2011 Interest Initiates Learning In Gerald Graff’s essay‚ Hidden Intellectualism‚ one is exposed to the author’s view of different means of intellectualism. Graff gives the reader an uncommon perception of what it means to be an intellectual. He expresses his views by stating that a person can be an intellectual in fields that have nothing to do with academia‚ such as street smarts or particular interests. He also states that if you incorporate
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