Lesson Plan

Text Analysis and Character Revelations: Flowers for Algernon

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What does your character reveal about you? Scholars carry out several activities to determine the reveal of character in Flowers for Algernon. Readers answer text dependent questions, complete diary entries, write reflections, and use close reading to prepare for an essay.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct a class debate concerning the use of humans for studying science
  • Create a timeline of the progression of Charlie's character throughout the story
Classroom Considerations
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Pros
  • Gives ideas for extension activities
  • Includes a variety of tasks (diary and journal writing, text dependent questions, discussion, essay writing, etc.)
Cons
  • None
Common Core