Flowers for Algernon- Daniel Keyes
Be Careful What You Wish For
Project
In the story “Flowers for Algernon” Charlie wishes he were smart like other people. His wish comes true, and for a
short time, he is smart. Several positive events happened because of Charlie’s increase in intelligence. However,
there were also negative consequences. In this project, you will name the one thing you wish for more than
anything. You will then show all the positive and negative consequences of that wish if it were to come true.
For example:
I wish I would win the lottery.
Positive Characteristics:
Negative Characteristics:
Directions:
1. You must complete prewriting such as that shown above in which you have a minimum of four positive
characteristics and four negative characteristics of your wish.
2. You will then write a 3-4 paragraph expository composition that explains your wish and the pros and cons of that
wish. This will then be typed according to Mrs. Acker’s typing rules. 
3. Finally, you will create a digital poster in which you illustrate each characteristic. You must have a picture with
each characteristic. This poster may be created in any format you choose as long as it can be printed out. You may
not use clip art, and you must cite your sources (Yes, even for pictures!).
Flowers for Algernon- Daniel Keyes
Be Careful What You Wish For
Project
In the story “Flowers for Algernon” Charlie wishes he were smart like other people. His wish comes true, and for a
short time, he is smart. Several positive events happened because of Charlie’s increase in intelligence. However,
there were also negative consequences. In this project, you will name the one thing you wish for more than
anything. You will then show all the positive and negative consequences of that wish if it were to come true.
For example:
I wish I would win the lottery.
Positive Characteristics:
Negative Characteristics:
Directions:
1. You must complete prewriting such as that shown above in which you have a minimum of four positive
characteristics and four negative characteristics of your wish.
2. You will then write a 3-4 paragraph expository composition that explains your wish and the pros and cons of that
wish. This will then be typed according to Mrs. Acker’s typing rules. 
3. Finally, you will create a digital poster in which you illustrate each characteristic. You must have a picture with
each characteristic. This poster may be created in any format you choose as long as it can be printed out. You may
not use clip art, and you must cite your sources (Yes, even for pictures!).