Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes High Low

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes High – Low Vocabulary Activity

High – Lou Review Game How to Play 1. On the board you will see a definition and two boxes that contain possible answers. 2. If the box on the top contains the correct answer, stand on your seat. If the bottom box contains your answer, sit on the back of your chair. 3. When your teacher tells you to “reset” sit back in your seat like you normally would.

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 1. A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 2. A mean, nagging woman absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 3. A state of great interest and excitement absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 4. Able to be seen or touched; material absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 5. A focus on a particular activity or area of study absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 6. Ridiculously unreasonable absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 7. A lack of intelligence or thought absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 8. A lack of sophistication; simplicity absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 9. A return to a less developed condition absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 10. A group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 11. To weaken; damage absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 12. In terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 13. A theory used as a basis for research absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 14. Having a constant relation in degree or number absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

hypothesis impair naïveté opportunist regression sensation syndrome 15. Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation absurd introspective proportional shrew tangible vacuous specialization statistically

1. Opportunist – High 2. Shrew – low 3. Sensation – high 4. Tangible – low 5. Specialization - low 6. Absurd – low 7. Vacuous – low 8. Naïveté – high 9. Regression – high 10. Syndrome – high 11. Impair – high 12. Statistically – low 13. Hypothetically – high 14. Proportional – low 15. Introspective – low Answer key

The following are handouts and activities I use to get the kids up and talking about their vocabulary words. * The handout with the word list can be used prior to the High/Low activity to build some background. -I have a bunch of clear clip badges that I use to clip them on to their backs. If you don’t have these, you can use index cards and yarn to hang them on their backs. -Have the students find who matches their word or definition. They come to me and I tell them if they are a match or not. - They then work as pairs to complete the missing information in the handout. -Once they are finished they are to sit quietly with their partner until everyone is finished. We then go over the answers on slide 22 of the Power. Point. *If you have a smaller class you can only have the answers on individuals backs and allow them to work in pairs to complete their handout. *The handouts with the definitions can be completed during the High/Low activity. (Be sure to collect them before you start sorting activity. ) I hope you enjoy this lesson and please let me know if you have any problems or concerns. You can email me at ibteachnu@gmail. com

Name ______________________ Date __________ Section _______ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Activity Vocabulary Word 1. Definition A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. Shrew 3. A state of great interest and excitement 4. Tangible 5. A focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. Absurd 7. A lack of intelligence or thought 8. Naïveté 9. A return to a less developed condition 10. Syndrome 11. weaken; damage 12. Statistically 13. A theory used as a basis for research 14. Proportional 15. Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation

Answer Key Vocabulary Word Definition 1. Opportunist A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. Shrew A mean, nagging woman 3. Sensation A state of great interest and excitement 4. Tangible Able to be seen or touched; material 5. Specialization A focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. Absurd Ridiculously unreasonable 7. Vacuous A lack of intelligence or thought 8. Naïveté A lack of sophistication; simplicity 9. Regression A return to a less developed condition 10. Syndrome A group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder 11. Impair weaken; damage 12. Statistically In terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data 13. Hypothesis A theory used as a basis for research 14. Proportional Having a constant relation in degree or number 15. introspective Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation

Name __________________ Date __________ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Activity Vocabulary Word Definition 1. A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. A mean, nagging woman 3. A state of great interest and excitement 4. Able to be seen or touched; material 5. A focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. Ridiculously unreasonable 7. A lack of intelligence or thought 8. A lack of sophistication; simplicity 9. A return to a less developed condition 10. A group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder 11. weaken; damage 12. In terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data 13. A theory used as a basis for research 14. Having a constant relation in degree or number 15. Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation

Name __________________ Date __________ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Activity Vocabulary Word Definition 1. Opportunist A person who takes advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal, with little regard for moral principals 2. Shrew A mean, nagging woman 3. Sensation A state of great interest and excitement 4. Tangible Able to be seen or touched; material 5. Specialization A focus on a particular activity or area of study 6. Absurd Ridiculously unreasonable 7. Vacuous A lack of intelligence or thought 8. Naïveté A lack of sophistication; simplicity 9. Regression A return to a less developed condition 10. Syndrome A group of symptoms that characterizes a disease or psychological disorder 11. Impair weaken; damage 12. Statistically In terms of the principles used to analyze numerical data 13. Hypothesis A theory used as a basis for research 14. Proportional Having a constant relation in degree or number 15. introspective Examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensation