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Engaging Classroom Activities for "Flowers for Algernon" and Effective Learning Strategies

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This lesson plan outlines classroom rules, expectations, and routines for students as they explore "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. Students will engage in discussions about intelligence, ethics, and personal relationships through the lens of the story. The opening review covers rules and voice levels during different classroom activities, while work time includes pre-reading anticipation guides to facilitate critical thinking. The lesson encourages students to express their thoughts through written responses and discussions, enhancing their understanding of deep themes in literature.

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Engaging Classroom Activities for "Flowers for Algernon" and Effective Learning Strategies

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  1. Language Arts Monday, March 24, 2014

  2. Opening Review • What are the five classroom rules? • What are my expectations when you enter my classroom? • What do you do for bell work on an almost weekly basis? • What are the three parts of the daily lesson (or workshop)?

  3. Opening Review • What happens during opening? • What should your movement be during opening? • What should your voice level be during opening?

  4. Opening Review • What happens during work time? • What should your voice level be during work time? • What should your movement be during work time?

  5. Opening Review • What happens during closing? • What should your movement be during closing? • Can you start packing up your things before closing?

  6. Opening “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes • A short story about intelligence and the ethics of research involving human subjects. • Couple weeks reading, analyzing, and discussing this short story and the ethical implications it involves. • You will write a written response to this piece, as well as participate in a whole class discussion (Socratic Seminar)

  7. Work Time Pre-reading Anticipation Guide for “Flowers for Algernon” • Complete the following worksheet by answering the following four questions with a brief written response. • Q1: change to smart and unhappy or unintelligent and happy. • You must use complete sentences (ex. I agree that _____ because …) • You must write a minimum of 5-7 sentences for each question. • You may write on the back or on a separate sheet of paper if you need additional room. • There is no right or wrong answer – but these questions are to get you THINKING and we will discuss them.

  8. Closing Discuss Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide for “Flowers for Algernon” • It is better to be smart and unhappy, than unintelligent and happy. Choose one and explain. • Our relationships with other people, not our achievements, are what fulfill us. Do you agree or disagree? Explain. • It is important to have empathy for others. Do you agree or disagree? Explain. • It is better to accept your fate, than to try to change it. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

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