Things that make me eager to talk in class..

• Raising our hands
• Knowing the answer
• Having the answer readily accessible
• Turning in presentations online
• Small group discussions
• Speaking to the prof. or dr. one on one
• Topic I’m passionate about

Things that make me reticent to speak in class..

• Being called on when you didn’t raise your hand
• Presenting in front of the whole class
• Not knowing the answer/ not being able to find the answer
• Speaking in front of a large group of people
• Reading out loud

Questions for Discussion

1. I believe Johnsons is telling his readers that you don’t learn one specific skill for only that topic. He is informing us that when we are learning, we are growing a tool that we can use to fix multiple things
2. Johnson states, “Learning algebra isn’t about acquiring a specific tool; it’s about building up a mental muscle that will come in handy elsewhere.” This is evidence to what I believe his claim is.
3. I believe I see rhetorical when Johnson says “It’s not what you’re thinking about when you’re playing a game, it’s the way you’re thinking that matters.” and whenever Johnson makes a statement about playing chess because that is his evidence.
4. Personally, I do find this article convincing because it makes sense and I have had personal experience with it. I went through basic training and practiced combat skills everyday. Not just to use only in the combat zone, but if I ever need them to protect myself for example.

Rhetorical Appeal: emotional, benefits, nostalgia