Flowers for AlgernonBellwork- Week 1

Monday, August 25, 2014

•1. Respond to the question with two- three sentences with examples from your own life. What does it mean to be intelligent?

Write the definition: •2. Acquire: (verb) to get•3. Related: (verb)had something to do

with

Monday, August 25th 2

•Write down the following definitions, then answer the question.

•1. The prefix Psyche means mind. •2. The suffix -ology means the study of.•3. What does psychology mean?

Monday, August 25 PREAP

Write the definitions: •1. Acquire: (verb) to get•2. Related: (verb)had something to do

with•3. The prefix Psyche means mind. •4. The suffix -ology means the study of.Short Response: Write two- three sentences with examples from your own life. What does it mean to be intelligent?

Tuesday, August 26, 2013

•1. 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?

Write the definition: •2. glory- (noun) praise or honor

Tuesday, August 26th 2

Write the definitions and answer the question: •1. tangible- (adjective) able to be seen,

touched, or felt•2. The suffix –ist means a person who

does something•3. Define psychiatrist:

Tuesday, August 26th PREAP•Short Response: 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?

Write the definitions: •1. glory- (noun) praise or honor•2. tangible- (adjective) able to be seen,

touched, or felt•3. The suffix –ist means a person who does

something

Wednesday, August 27

Write the Definition:•1. invariably- (adverb) constantly; always

•2. Short response: In complete sentences, what are three or four advantages of becoming smarter and more talented.  What disadvantages do you see?

Wednesday, August 27th 2

Write the definitions:•1. cowered- (verb) moved away in fear•2. obscure (verb) to hide•3. stimulus (noun) something that causes

a response

Wednesday, August 26th PREAPWrite the Definitions:•1. invariably- (adverb) constantly; always•2. cowered- (verb) moved away in fear•3. obscure (verb) to hide•4. stimulus (noun) something that causes a

response Short response: In complete sentences, what are three or four advantages of becoming smarter and more talented.  What disadvantages do you see?

Thursday, August 28

•Short Response: In complete sentences, evaluate (or judge) Charlie based solely on the first journal entry. Make sure to give details about what kind of character he is.

Thursday, August 28th 2

Write each sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word. •1. Both of the doctors involved in

Charlie’s experiment want the ___________ that comes with success.

•2. Charlie’s goal is to ___________ more knowledge.

•3. The mouse Algernon __________ in the corner of his cage when scared.

Thursday, August 28th PREAPWrite each sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word. • 1. Both of the doctors involved in Charlie’s

experiment want the ___________ that comes with success.

• 2. Charlie’s goal is to ___________ more knowledge.• 3. The mouse Algernon __________ in the corner of

his cage when scared. Short Response: In 2-3 complete sentences, explain the character of Charlie based on what we have read so far. Make sure to give details.

Friday, August 29th 1

Write each sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word. •1. The scientist used cheese as a

_______________ to get the mouse to run the maze.

•2. Ms. Kinnian and the doctors have a ___________ goal to help Charlie learn.

•3. Charlie does not try to ____________ his lack of intelligence.

Friday, August 29 2

•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 are ready to turn in your bellwork sheet when you have finished.

Friday, August 29th PREAPWrite each sentence and complete it with the correct vocabulary word. • 1. The scientist used cheese as a _______________

to get the mouse to run the maze.• 2. Ms. Kinnian and the doctors have a ___________

goal to help Charlie learn.• 3. Charlie does not try to ____________ his lack of

intelligence. Short Response: Write a narrative about something you did that made you feel proud. Describe what happened and explain why you felt that sense of pride.