Read the article by John Cloud titled, “Is Genius Born or Can it be Learned?” Summarize Cloud’s purpose in writing the article. Describe the conclusions he has reached about genius. How can you apply this information to how you approach your own learning and academic life, particularly your Genius Hour Project.Cloud's purpose in writing this article is to give the reader the question is genius born or is it learned with the right type of environment. He also writes of different arguments from a few different scientists and their opinions on the subject. From what he learned from the professors, Cloud seems to conclude that genius is both from genetics and from the environment people are raised in. Furthermore, he believes certain personality traits have a large factor when the person in question is thought to be a genius or a potential genius. Also, he believes strongly children with high IQ's should not be held back but allowed to move on and excel.
From everything I learned about in this article, I could take great inspiration as to applying this to my life and my various school projects. I will continue to complete my work and my Genius Hour Project with great enthusiasm like a genius portrays. Also, I will have to keep up a strong endurance to finish my work quickly and on time. Finally, I will have to work on my own to make myself a genius without the negative thoughts that I can not because genetics or the environment does not dictate what I will become.
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AuthorMy name is Heather Harris and I am a senior at Kingsford High School. Archives
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