Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes High – Low Vocabulary Activity

High – Lou Review Game How to Play 1.On the board you will see a definition and two boxes that contain possible answers. 2.If the box on the top contains the correct answer, stand on your seat. If the bottom box contains your answer, sit on the back of your chair. 3.When your teacher tells you to “reset” sit back in your seat like you normally would. How to Play 1.On the board you will see a definition and two boxes that contain possible answers. 2.If the box on the top contains the correct answer, stand on your seat. If the bottom box contains your answer, sit on the back of your chair. 3.When your teacher tells you to “reset” sit back in your seat like you normally would.

1. A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

2. A mean, nagging woman tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

3. A state of great interest and excitement tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

4. Able to be seen or touched; material tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

5. A focus on a particular activity or area of study tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

6. Ridiculously unreasonable tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

7. A lack of intelligence or thought tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

8. A lack of sophistication; simplicity tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

9. A return to a less developed condition tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

10. A group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

11. To weaken; damage tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

12. In terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

13. A theory used as a basis for research tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

14. Having a constant relation in degree or number tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

15. Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation tangible vacuous specialization statistically regression sensation syndrome absurd introspective proportional shrew hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist

Answer key 1.Opportunist – High 2.Shrew – low 3.Sensation – high 4.Tangible – low 5.Specialization - low 6.Absurd – low 7.Vacuous – low 8.Naïveté – high 9.Regression – high 10.Syndrome – high 11.Impair – high 12.Statistically – low 13.Hypothetically – high 14.Proportional – low 15.Introspective – low

The following are handouts and activities I use to get the kids up and talking about their vocabulary words. * The handout with the word list can be used prior to the High/Low activity to build some background. -I have a bunch of clear clip badges that I use to clip them on to their backs. If you don’t have these, you can use index cards and yarn to hang them on their backs. -Have the students find who matches their word or definition. They come to me and I tell them if they are a match or not. - They then work as pairs to complete the missing information in the handout. -Once they are finished they are to sit quietly with their partner until everyone is finished. We then go over the answers on slide 22 of the PowerPoint. *If you have a smaller class you can only have the answers on individuals backs and allow them to work in pairs to complete their handout. *The handouts with the definitions can be completed during the High/Low activity. (Be sure to collect them before you start sorting activity.) I hope you enjoy this lesson and please let me know if you have any problems or concerns. You can me at

Name ___________________________________________ Date ___________________ Section _____________ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Activity Vocabulary WordDefinition 1.A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. Shrew 3.A state of great interest and excitement 4. Tangible 5.A focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. Absurd 7.A lack of intelligence or thought 8. Naïveté 9.A return to a less developed condition 10. Syndrome 11. weaken; damage 12. Statistically 13.A theory used as a basis for research 14. Proportional 15.Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation

Vocabulary WordDefinition 1. OpportunistA person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. ShrewA mean, nagging woman 3. SensationA state of great interest and excitement 4. TangibleAble to be seen or touched; material 5. SpecializationA focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. AbsurdRidiculously unreasonable 7. VacuousA lack of intelligence or thought 8. NaïvetéA lack of sophistication; simplicity 9. RegressionA return to a less developed condition 10. SyndromeA group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder 11.Impair weaken; damage 12. StatisticallyIn terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data 13. HypothesisA theory used as a basis for research 14. ProportionalHaving a constant relation in degree or number 15. introspectiveExamining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation Answer Key

Vocabulary WordDefinition 1.A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2.A mean, nagging woman 3.A state of great interest and excitement 4.Able to be seen or touched; material 5.A focus on a particular activity or area of study 6.Ridiculously unreasonable 7.A lack of intelligence or thought 8.A lack of sophistication; simplicity 9.A return to a less developed condition 10.A group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder 11. weaken; damage 12.In terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data 13.A theory used as a basis for research 14.Having a constant relation in degree or number 15.Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation Name ____________________________________ Date ___________________ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Activity

Name ____________________________________ Date ___________________ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Activity Vocabulary Word Definition 1. OpportunistA person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. ShrewA mean, nagging woman 3. SensationA state of great interest and excitement 4. TangibleAble to be seen or touched; material 5. SpecializationA focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. AbsurdRidiculously unreasonable 7. VacuousA lack of intelligence or thought 8. NaïvetéA lack of sophistication; simplicity 9. RegressionA return to a less developed condition 10. SyndromeA group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder 11.Impair weaken; damage 12. StatisticallyIn terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data 13. HypothesisA theory used as a basis for research 14. ProportionalHaving a constant relation in degree or number 15. introspectiveExamining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation