Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Short Story Synopsis: Charlie Gordon, who is mentally impaired, undergoes experimental surgery to raise his intelligence. The experimental procedure has been tried on a mouse, Algernon. The operation appears to be a success, as Charlie's intelligence improves dramatically. But Charlie is unable to adjust socially: he loses his job and his friends. Charlie learns from Algernon's decline and death that the effects of the operation are not permanent. He begins to deteriorate physically and mentally. Charlie attempts to go back to his job and remedial language class but his efforts fail. He decides to run away and start a new life.
Common Core Standards
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Goals and ObjectivesStudents will...
1. Read and interpret the short story. 2. Explain Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and make personal connections to obtain background knowledge and remain engaged during the unit via WebQuest Activity. 3. Research and present using Microsoft PowerPoint assigned material that coincides with the story. 4. Compare and contrast the story with the film, "Charly" and discuss the similarities and differences in character portrayals from both mediums. 5. Respond to a small series of questions before, during, and after textual reading. |
Materials & Resources
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