Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Objective: I will evaluate structural elements of the plot, including subplots and parallel episodes.

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Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Objective: I will evaluate structural elements of the plot, including subplots and parallel episodes.

Previewing the Text Read the title. What image comes to mind? Does this help you make a prediction about the text. Look at the pictures. Tell what you notice about the photos. Make inferences about what you will be reading. What can you infer? Look at the text. How is it organized? What can you infer by it’s organization? What is something that you noticed that is interesting? What do you have questions about? Write your information in your Reader’s Journal under Guided Reading.

Literary Focus: Subplot and parallel episodes Subplot is a minor plot that relates to the major story plot. Parallel episodes are repeated elements of the plot.

Reading Skills: Context Clues Context clues are hints that help you to figure out the words meaning. You can look at the sentence before or the sentence after to help you. Sometimes, the definition is within the sentence. Other times examples will be given or it will show a compare/contrast relationship. Also look for a cause and effect relationship.

Quickwrite Write a brief response to one of the questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of popularity? What sacrifices do people make to fit in? What is good or bad about being unusual?

Vocabulary Misled Tangible Refute invariably Regression Verified Obscure Deterioration Hypothesis Introspective Complete Vocabulary Squares or KIM strategy for your words! You have three options to chose from for the activity.

Vocabulary Matching Directions: Match the word with the synonym. Write the correct answer. 1. Misled 2. Tangible 3. Refute 4. Invariably 5. Regression 6. Verified 7. Obscure 8. Deterioration 9. Hypothesis 10. introspective a. Conceal b. Supposition c. Deceived d. Self-examining e. Always f. Real g. Disprove h. Confirmed i. Reversal j. Worsening

Flowers for Algernon During this class period, we will be listening to selections of audio for the text.

Group Activities 1.Complete the characterization of Charlie Before the Operation After the Operation Complete in your Reader’s Notebook/Journal and also on chart paper as a Group. Assign Roles to complete (Illustrator – draws and colors, Writer- prints the information so that it can be read, and Researcher- makes sure the page numbers and progress report is noted) 2.Page 50 Reading Check Thinking Critically #2 and 4 3.Complete the Foldable and write a Summary of the Text Assign Roles: Foldable Manager- Makes sure that the foldable is completed by discussing what goes on the foldable. Makes sure that each member individually completes the foldable by leading the discussion. Edits the summary. Retelling Guide Manager/Time Keeper- Will use the foldable and retelling guide to assist the Summarizer. Will also keep track of time. Summarizer – Composes the summary with the group. Leads the discussion while group members assist with ideas.