1. Flowers for Algernon
Week 2

2. Tuesday, September 5
Short response: In complete sentences, give your opinion on the ethics of Charlie’s operation. Is it right to have the doctors choose what is best for Charlie? Why or why not?

3. Wednesday, September 6
Charlie sees being smart as being able to “read and write good.” In your opinion, what does it mean to be intelligent? Respond to the question with three+ sentences with examples from your own life.

4. Thursday, September 7
Write each sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word.
1. Both of the doctors involved in Charlie’s experiment want the ___________ that comes with success.
2. Charlie’s goal is to ___________ more knowledge.
3. The mouse Algernon __________ in the corner of his cage when scared.

5. Friday, September
Write each sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word.
1. The scientist used cheese as a _______________ to get the mouse to run the maze.
2. Ms. Kinnian and the doctors have a ___________ goal to help Charlie learn.
3. Charlie does not try to ____________ his lack of intelligence.

6. EXTRA -Review 1. Credit, Praise, Honor: _______________
2. Connected, Associated, Linked: __________
3. Study, Education, Schooling: ___________