Instead of taking a big unit test on
“Flowers for Algernon,” you are asked
to construct 2 final projects.
The first project is one general assignment
for everyone to complete.
The second project is one of your own choices.
There are different due dates and different
grading rubrics for each project!
Do not put this off until the last minute!
For the first assignment:
Design a book cover or movie poster
for “Flowers for Algernon.”
Can be made by hand or created digitally.
Posters should be in color (do not print in black & white).
The title must be somewhere on the poster.
Posters should be at least 8.5” x 11” big.
Name & class period go on the back of your design.
Posters are based purely on creativity and
connectivity to the story.
(Note: You are not being graded on your artistic ability.)
This poster is worth 20 points.
This poster is due: 12/10
Final Project
Options
for “Flowers for Algernon”
Final Project Overview
▪ You are asked to complete a final project to show your total
understanding of “Flowers for Algernon.”
▪ You are given 4 different options.
▪ Everyone must present their final projects. (We will sign-up!)
▪ You will be given class time to complete these projects, but you
may need to go the “extra step” and work at home too!
Before We Start:
Recall the Multiple Styles of Learning Theories
What was your strongest style of intelligence?
musical
linguistic
kinesthetic
intrapersonal
visual/spatial
logical
interpersonal
“Flowers for Algernon”
ends quite abruptly.
Through journal entries
continue Charlie’s journey.
Intrapersonal / Linguistic Option (1)
Intrapersonal / Linguistic Option (1)
Directions:
 You must write five entries & each entry must be at least
eight sentences long.
 Remember to use the same style and format as the author.
 Journals may be typed or handwritten.
o (Watch for spellcheck if intentionally spelling words incorrectly like
Charlie speaks.)
 Final Journal should be neatly put together, with a cover
page including cover artwork (computer or hand-drawn).
 Cover page should include title, author’s name, your name,
and a small piece of artwork.
How will I be graded?
Category
Cover Page
0-1 point
There is no cover page
or minimal effort has
been done to
complete cover page.
2-points
Cover page is designed
plainly with little or no
artwork and title
information is missing.
Writing
Writing is irrelevant
and doesn’t connect to
the original story.
Characters are poorly
depicted and there is
little plot or action.
Journal is simple and
concise. There is little
relation to the original
story or characters.
Journal
Entries
1 of the 5 journal
entries are present.
2 of the 5 journal entries
are present.
Presentation Student did not or
refused to present
their journals to the
class.
3-points
Cover page is designed
adequately with
lackluster artwork and
at least half of the title
information is correct.
Journal is written in
adequate portrayal of
the characters.
4-points
Cover page is neatly
designed, with artwork and
most correct title
information.
5-points
Cover page is neatly
designed, with creative
artwork and proper title
information.
Journal is written in
outstanding portrayal of the
characters. Journals are
thoughtful and considerate of
characters and details.
Journal is written in perfect
portrayal of the characters.
Journals thoughtful inclusion
of the characters and specific
details.
3 of the 5 journal entries
are present.
4 of the 5 journal entries are
present.
All 5 journal entries are
present.
Student presented their
journal to the class.
Total Points Earned: __________ x 5 = _____ / 100
Charlie’s Story Continues!
I havnt seen Miss Kinnian in
many many many months nd i
mis her verry much. I wondur if
she evr thinks abowt me to. I
evn mis my job at te factere.
“Flowers for Algernon” has
many symbols and a strong
central theme.
Through a series of images
and objects capture the
essence of the story.
Visual / Spatial Option (2)
Visual / Spatial Option (2)
Directions:
Collect 20 pictures or objects that relate to the story.
Pictures may be printed from the internet or hand-drawn.
Attach pictures and objects to a hanging mobile.
No duplicates are to be used. (Ex. Picture of mouse and toy
mouse attached.)
 Write a sentence explaining each of the connections to the
story.
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How will I be graded?
Category
Creativity
0-1 point
There is no creativity present
in the mobile.
2-points
Little creativity was put into
the mobile.
3-points
Average effort and creativity
was put into the making of
this mobile.
4-points
Mobile is creative and interesting.
It is evident that the student spent
time to create this project.
5-points
Objects/images are creative,
ingenious, unique, and displayed in
interesting ways on the mobile. It
is evident that the student was
dedicated into creating this craft.
Relativity
There is no or very little
relation between the
images/objects and the story.
There are 5 or less
images/objects displayed on
the mobile. Minimal to none
of the objects are noted in the
key with a written explanation
to the story.
Only some of the
images/objects are connected
to the story.
There are 5-9 images/objects
displayed on the mobile. Less
than half of the objects are
noted in the key with a written
explanation to the story.
At least half of the
images/objects are
connected to the story.
There are 10-14
images/objects displayed on
the mobile. At least half of
the objects are noted in the
key with a written
explanation to the story.
Most images/objects are
connected to the story.
All images/objects are connected
to the story in creative and
meaningful ways.
There are 20 images/objects
displayed on the mobile. All
objects are noted in the key with a
written explanation to the story.
Mobile is not complete in its
entirety.
Student did not or refused to
present their mobile to the
class.
Minimal effort went forth in
creating the mobile.
The mobile
The mobile displays some
originality and creativity.
Collection of
Images and
Objects
Mobile
Presentation
There 15-19 images/objects
displayed on the mobile. Most
objects are noted in the key with a
written explanation to the story.
The mobile is creative, original,
and thoughtful.
Student presented their mobile to
the class.
Total Points Earned: __________ x 4 = _____ / 100
What symbols can we find in
“Flowers for Algernon?”
“Flowers for Algernon” was
made into a TV movie in 2000.
Through cinematic creativity
produce a movie trailer for a
new version of the story.
Interpersonal / Kinesthetic Option (3)
Interpersonal / Kinesthetic Option (3)
Directions:
 Form a group of 3-4 students.
 Determine important moments from the story. (Don’t give
away anything too important!)
 Create a movie trailer!
 Include credits/titles/text for the movie’s name, a date to
debut, and credits including the students involved in
creating the trailer/movie.
 Movie trailer must be at least one minute and thirty seconds
long.
How will I be graded?
Category
Creativity
Plot
0-1 point
There is no creativity in
the movie trailer.
2-points
There is little creativity in
the movie trailer.
There is no logic or
creativity around the
trailer’s plot.
The plot of the trailer
makes little sense and is
lacking many critical
points to make anyone
want to see the movie.
3-points
The movie trailer is of
average creativity.
The plot of the trailer is
only created in a
chronological order
without much
encouragement to see
the full movie.
Text
Trailer is missing any text. Less than half of the
Half of the appropriate
appropriate credits, titles, credits, titles, and texts
and texts are in the
are on display
trailer.
throughout the trailer.
Length of
The movie trailer is less
The movie trailer is at
The movie trailer is at
Trailer
than 45 seconds long.
least 45 seconds long.
least 1 minute long.
Presentation Students were not able to
show their movie trailer
to the class.
4-points
The movie trailer is creative
and interesting.
The plot of the trailer is
arranged in a logical way and
makes others want to see the
movie.
5-points
The movie trailer is creative,
intriguing, unique, brilliant,
and interesting. The creativity
makes viewers want to watch
more.
The plot of the trailer is
arranged logically and
creatively to encourage
viewers to see the full-length
movie.
Most all of the appropriate
All of the appropriate credits,
credits, titles, and texts are on titles, and texts throughout
display throughout the trailer. the trailer are presented in
creative ways.
The movie trailer is at least 1 The movie trailer is at least 1
minute and 15 seconds long.
minute and 30 seconds long.
Students presented their
movie trailer to the class.
Total Points Earned: __________ x 4 = _____ / 100
Find the inspiration!
Check out this example of a fan-made trailer
created for “Charly” the 1968 version of
“Flowers for Algernon.”
Find the musical inspirations
behind “Flowers for
Algernon.”
Develop a soundtrack based
from the story.
Musical Option (4)
Musical Option (4)
Directions:
 Collect 20 songs that you connect to “Flowers for Algernon.”
 Write a sentence or two explaining the relationship between
song and story.
 Print off lyrics for each individual song.
 Develop an album cover for the soundtrack.
 Create a track list of all of the songs on the back of the
cover.
How will I be graded?
Category
0-1 point
Songs &
Songs have no
Connections association with the story
and/or are irrelevant to
the story. There are no
explanations for how the
songs connect.
Album Cover There is no cover album
and Track
cover or track list.
List
Lyrics
There are no or less than
5 lyrics printed of the 20
songs.
Presentation Student refused or did
not present their
soundtrack to the class.
2-points
It is an honest stretch to
see little connections
between the songs and
story. There are few
explanations for some of
the songs connect to the
story.
There is minimal effort
put into creation of the
album cover and track
list. In addition, one of
the two pieces may be
missing.
Lyrics are printed for at
least 5 of the 20 songs.
3-points
At least half of the songs
can be connected to the
story. There are written
explanations for at least
half of the songs on the
soundtrack.
4-points
Most of the connections
between song and story are
strong and evident. There are
written explanations for most
songs included on the
soundtrack.
5-points
All the connections between
song and story are strong and
evident. There are written
explanations for every song
included on the soundtrack.
The cover OR the track
list is missing, however
there is attempted
effort in the present
assignment.
Cover is adequately designed. Cover is colorful, creative,
There is a track list present.
and unique. Cover has title
and track list on back.
Lyrics are printed for at
least 10 of the 20 songs.
Lyrics are printed for at least
15 of the 20 songs.
Lyrics are printed for all 20
songs.
Student presented their
soundtrack to the class.
Total Points Earned: __________ x 5= _____ / 100
What songs can I connect to
“Flowers for Algernon?”
 Listen to “Fool on the Hill” by The Beatles
 How can we relate the lyrics to the story?
Have you chosen your project?
Weekend homework:
▪ Go online to our class weebly
▪ Select the “Flowers for Algernon” tab from the homepage
▪ Scroll until you find the “Final Project Selection” document
▪ Fill out your information and tell me which project you’ve
chosen to complete
THIS HOMEWORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY!
(It will disappear after that!)
Exit Card
On the sticky:
Tell me why I offered four different
kinds of projects to you.
(Think back… Hint: The
Intelligences!)