Response to Sherman's Manly Hobby

Of all the lessons to be learned in high school, the lessons that solidify one’s identity are of the utmost importance. These are the lessons that spark confidence and establish a sense of individuality. In high school, the majority of individuals are bottom feeders, finding nourishment in the shadow of others. However, to be able to break away from that, going against the accepted norm, is an accomplishment that transcends academics. This is important in the context of literacy. For, many times, intellect and intuition is looked down upon in a high school setting. It seems that ignorant is the “cool” thing to be. As teachers, it is imperative to establish a precedent that reflects a “pro-knowledge” sentiment. After all, though students may not look up to teachers as role-models, teachers can be very influential as they are allotted time every week to speak to the student’s identity.