“Understanding is the first step to acceptance..."

“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” 

- JK Rowling The Goblet of Fire

Finish viewing TED TALK - "Hackschooling Makes Me Happy" - See Question #8

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY

* With your partner finish reading/annotating/discussing the Graff article - "Hidden Intellectualism"

* Begin  answering the Questions - Each question requires some reflection. 
*** Please show critical thought.

* These are due on Friday 9/19.  You will need to refer to both the Perez and Graff articles.

* Please complete these in your online Writers Notebook on time for credit.  

 

1. What is Graff's thesis?  Restate in your own words.   
2  What is your Hidden Intellect?    
3. What is your area of expertise/knowledge?   
4. How can this benefit you in the future?
5. How have Perez or Graff or the TED talk added any insight to your thoughts about your career or schooling in the future?
6. Explain how these resources have made you (re)think of any moments in your life that represent who you are now?
7. How have the articles and the video caused you to change your attitude or your state of mind?
8. What do all of these resources have in common? Give specific examples.