Flowers for Algernon
Bellwork- 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
• What does it mean to be intelligent?
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
• If you could choose to be one of the following,
which would you choose to be: smart, popular,
or physically attractive? What are the pros and
cons for each?
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
•List three or four advantages
of becoming smarter and more
talented. What disadvantages
do you see?
Thursday, August 22, 2013
• Evaluate Charlie based solely on the first journal
entry. Make sure to give details about what kind
of character he is.
Friday, August 23, 2013
• Write a narrative about something you did that
made you feel proud. Describe what happened
and explain why you felt that sense of pride.
• Make sure you remember to turn in your
bellwork sheet when you have finished.
Monday, August 26, 2013
• NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
• Yes, kiddos, I know it isn’t January, but it is the
beginning of another year after all.
• Finish this statement with three possible
answers.
• “In this school year, I will…”
▫ Example- In this school year, I will put away $10 a
month for my college fund.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
• Why might an intelligence altering operation be
unethical or risky?
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
• Is knowledge always good or is ignorance
sometimes bliss?
Thursday, August 29, 2013
• If scientists discovered an easy way to increase
intelligence and create superhuman geniuses in
the world, should the procedure be used
worldwide?
Friday, August 30, 2013
• Do you consider “Flowers for Algernon” to be
inspiring or tragic? Make sure you use details
from the story to support your ideas.
• Make sure you remember to turn in your
bellwork sheet when you have finished.