Journal #30 - March 30 - Ms. Cruger's shopping list: Choose one item
from my list and rewrite it into my list in a way that is sure to remind me to
buy it. Put the item you choose as the title. (This is an exercise in
creative, descriptive, exciting writing).
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Journal #29 - March 29 - (Image available in class only) Interpret the
message of this picture. Compare and contrast the message with Charlie's
intellectual journey.
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Journal #28 - March 28 - What is your opinion of using animals for
laboratory testing? When is it allowable? When isn't it permissable? What, if
any, limitations do you believe should be set?
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Journal #27 - March 27 - In the beginning, was Charlie able to make an
informed decision about taking part in the experiment? Use evidence from the
story as he has become smart to make your argument. (An informed decision is
made when someone is told and understands the risks, side-effects, and
possible outcomes of their decision).
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Journal #26 - March 22 - Flowers for Algernon, Pretend that Playtime
(click to view image) by Diana Ong is an image from Charlie Gordon's memory as
he becomes smarter and begins to recall his childhood. Interpret the image to
tell a story supported by details and main concepts from the novel.
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Journal #25 - March 20 - Flowers for Algernon, What do you
predict will change in Charlie's interpersonal relationships as he becomes
smarter and his personality temperament changes from Sanguine to Melancholy?
Consider the idea of him wanting to be "like everyone else".
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Journal #24 - March 16 - Flowers for Algernon, Write a
reflection on the daily struggles you imagine Charlie encounters. Think of how
you have felt doing this week's activities, the frustration of it.
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Journal #22 & 23 (counts twice, so put in the extra effort) -
February 28, 2012 - TKM - Boo's Diary - Write a diary entry as though
you are Boo Radley. Use specific events from the story, but tell them from
Boo's perspective, reflecting on them as he might. To get into character,
imagine how Boo must have felt as he observed the events of Maycomb, the
children growing up, the fire at Miss Maudie's, Tom Robinson's trial and
verdict, Halloween night, etc.
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Journal #21 - February 7, 2012 - TKM - "The Lunch Date" by Adam
Davidson 1989. We will watch a 10 minute short. If you are absent, you can
find it on YouTube by searching "The Lunch Date". Write each of the following
characters in your journal, leaving 5 lines of space to write beneath each.
Then, write your assumptions about each character as we watch. The characters
are "Man behind counter", "Woman with shopping bags", and "Man eating salad".
After watching, answer the question, "How did your assumptions change from
beginning to end of the short film?"
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