Hidden Intellectualism

Gerald Graff's article was clearly written that could be related to because he provided his own personal experience to the paper. He compares the intellectual to the "anti-intellectual" and the only reason that the intellectual succeeds in schools so much there is little basis for people who are given assignments that don't fit their interests. Most of the article reflected on his past experiences, and don't offer much more information. When I first read the article, it seemed to catch my eye because it related to my life. I am very sport/physically oriented and analyzing and copying the movements of others is a tool I use to learn. Graff on the other hand, was very interested in sports stats, players, and all kinds of sports.

Graff continues to offer the idea of implementing this system in schools to promote a more active student body and allow them to study what interests them. Much logos and ethos were used in this article and not cold hard facts or information to sell the paper for others to be interested. The paper was well written with an informal tone that kept the reader attentive. The ending needs to be set up a little better offering more information to persuade others to be interested.