1. Flowers for Algernon
Look up the words on both sides of the sheet. Write a clear definition in the right column. Use the first definition unless stated otherwise.
Naivete will be under naiveté
Regression – use the definition for regress
Specialization – use specialize
Statistically – use statistical
For tangible use both definitions 1 and 2

2. “Flowers for Algernon” Think About It…
Turn in your article. Then, answer the following in your notebook/binder:
What are the advantages/disadvantages to being extremely intelligent?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being very popular?
When is ignorance bliss (a good thing)?
When is intelligence a curse?

3. “Flowers for Algernon”
IQ vs Multiple Intelligences
Rorschach Tests
Schoology – “Quiz” on your own multiple intelligences

4. Rorschach Inkblot “Test”

5. Breaking the Code: Why Yuor Barin Can Raed This
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6. “Flowers for Algernon” – p 104
Background on protagonist, Charlie Gordon:
37 year old male
Mentally challenged/disabled
IQ of 68
Attends a reading class for slow adults
Being considered for an experiment which could make him smarter

8. January 11
Turn in your “motor-vation” responses from yesterday if you did not finish it in class.
Vocab Quiz Tuesday 1/17
You need your vocab list for “Flowers.” Count out 15 cards and make flashcards for the words.
Front – word and symbol/illustratiion
Back – definition, synonym, and antonym (if you can think of one)

10. “Flowers for Algernon”
On the post-it note on your desk, answer questions below. Write your name on the post-it and put it on the right side of the screen. Pick one side only for your responses.
Would you rather be the most intelligent person in the school or the most popular person in the school? Be honest and support your response with a reason.
Would you rather know people’s true opinions of you (positive or negative) or would you rather remain in the dark? Give a reason to support your answer.