Flowers for Algernon Annotation Packet

Presentation

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RL.2.10

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Standards-aligned

Daniel Rutland

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29 Slides • 39 Questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?

To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.

To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.

Multiple Choice

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

He loses to Algernon

He fails to see things in the ink

Multiple Choice

Why do Charlie's fellow co-workers want Charlie fired?

They think he is evil.

They become jealous and wary of Charlie as he becomes smart.

Multiple Choice

Choose the details that show that Charlie's experiment is starting to take effect.

Challenging the Doctors' knowledge, falling for Miss Kinnian, performing his experiments.

quitting his job, becoming more quiet, looking into piano and painting

Multiple Choice

How has Algernon's behavior changed?

It has not changed

He is getting even smarter

who is algernon?

He has become uncooperative

Multiple Choice

How does Charlie now see Miss Kinnian? (after the surgery)

He thinks she's weird

He thinks she is too dumb for him

She is just his teacher

He is in love with her

Multiple Choice

How is Charlie's current performance with the Rorshach test different from the first?

He is able to see the "pictures" in the inkblot

He refused to do the test

His performance was the same

What?

Multiple Choice

In Progress Report 7, Charlie's attitude changed about the operation. Why?

Miss Kinnian was in love with him

He didn't see any immediate changes

Multiple Choice

From the choices below, which one is NOT a positive quality of Charlie Gordon?

motivated

apathetic

Multiple Choice

What does his night school teacher tell the doctors about him?

He's really slow and he's a lot of work.

He's her best student because he's very motivated.

Other adults make fun of his ability

He's really funny

Multiple Choice

Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?

He is terrified.

He is happy and excited.

He is angry.

Multiple Choice

Why is active reading through annotation considered important when studying literature like 'Flowers for Algernon'?

It helps improve and accelerate comprehension.

It makes reading slower and more difficult.

It is only useful for digital texts.

It replaces the need to read the text.

Open Ended

How might using annotation organizers change your approach to reading and understanding short stories?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason Charlie Gordon wants to participate in the experiment described in "Flowers for Algernon"?

He wants to be smart like other people.

He wants to impress Dr. Strauss.

He wants to win a race against Algernon.

He wants to make Miss Kinnian proud.

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

Multiple Select

Which of the following tests did Charlie take as part of his evaluation?

Rorschach test

Thematic Apperception Test

Maze race with Algernon

IQ test

Open Ended

How does Charlie feel about his experiences with Algernon, and what do these experiences reveal about his character?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

After the operation, what does Charlie hope will change in his life?

He will become smarter and be like other people.

He will be able to leave the hospital immediately.

He will no longer have to take any tests.

He will get a new job.

Open Ended

Describe how Charlie's feelings about the tests and the people around him change after his operation.

Type response here

Open Ended

Describe how Charlie feels after beating Algernon for the first time. What does this reveal about his character?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason Charlie wants to get smart, according to his progress reports?

To make his teacher proud

To understand TV shows better

To have friends and be liked

To beat Algernon in races

Multiple Choice

According to Miss Kinnian, why is it important to use commas in writing?

To make writing look neat

To separate long words

To keep from losing money or meaning

To impress teachers

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities does Charlie do to improve his spelling and vocabulary?

Reads grammar books

Looks up hard words in the dictionary

Listens to tapes from Dr. Strauss

All of the above

Open Ended

What is an I.Q. and why does Charlie feel confused about its meaning?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

What does Charlie realize about his relationship with Miss Kinnian after their dinner on April 28?

He sees her as a teacher only.

He realizes he is in love with her.

He feels she is too old for him.

He thinks she is not intelligent enough.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes Charlie's feelings after he is fired from his job at Donner's Plastic Box Company?

He is relieved to leave the factory.

He feels shame and isolation from others.

He is angry at his coworkers.

He is excited for new opportunities.

Open Ended

How does Charlie's perception of Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur change between April 25 and May 15, and what factors contribute to this shift?

Type response here

Multiple Select

Select all the factors that contribute to Charlie's sense of isolation after his intelligence increases.

His coworkers' rejection

Difficulty communicating with Miss Kinnian

His inability to type quickly

Dr. Strauss's anger at him

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

Open Ended

Reflect on the incident with the new dishwasher at the diner. What does this event reveal about Charlie's changing understanding of himself and others?

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Multiple Choice

What realization does Charlie Gordon come to after reading his past progress reports?

He was always aware of his intellectual limitations.

He never truly understood his own lack of awareness before.

He believed he was superior to others.

He always wanted to help others.

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

Open Ended

How does Charlie's relationship with Algernon reflect his own journey throughout the experiment?

Type response here

Multiple Select

Which of the following are signs of regression observed in Algernon and later in Charlie?

Decreased motivation

Improved memory

Loss of coordination

Increased intelligence

Multiple Choice

What emotional challenges does Charlie face as his condition deteriorates?

He becomes increasingly joyful and optimistic.

He feels emotional instability and forgetfulness.

He develops a strong sense of hope.

He becomes more social and outgoing.

Open Ended

In what ways does Charlie's changing relationship with Mrs. Flynn illustrate the impact of his mental regression on his daily life and interactions?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT included in the 'Short Story with Annotation Organizers' package?

Side-by-Side Annotation Organizer

Annotation Organizer Guide

Digital Ready Guide

Vocabulary Flashcards

Open Ended

How can using annotation organizers improve your comprehension when reading a short story like 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Type response here

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