Unit Title: Flowers for Algernon

Lesson No./Date: 6/Oct. 16

Lesson Objectives & Specific Learning Outcomes:

SWBAT:
Cognitive (know/understand):
1. Knowledge of literary elements boosts overall comprehension and analysis of Flowers
for Algernon
2. The ability to create test questions requires more than superficial knowledge
Affective (feel/value):
3. Appreciate the allotted time for review to aid in any last minute or lingering questions
Performance (do):
4. Identify and define literary elements in Flowers for Algernon
5. Compose thoughtful, individual test questions
Materials Needed:
Poll Everywhere site
Computer cart
Student team assignments
Procedures/Instructional Strategies
I.

II.

Bridge [20 mins.]

Test Question Handout
Steps [58 mins.]
1) Literary Terms Handout Review [20 mins.]
Students completed a literary terms handout for homework a couple of classes
ago, and as a part of review, we will go over the answers in depth so that I can
answer any additional questions students may have.
2) Poll Everywhere Review [38 mins.]
During their Do Now, students will create two of their own test questions to be
used in the review game. The questions can be in the form of a T/F, short answer,
and/or multiple choice. The handout indicates that students must write two
different kinds of questions, and they must also provide an answer citing the page
number. Poll Everywhere is an interactive website to which students can submit
their answers with live postings. Students will use the website, Poll
Everywhere, to indicate their teams response, and the site will be projected on
the big screen. Students will already be assigned teams, and each individual will
have access to a laptop.

III.

Closure [2 mins.]
Excellent job with the questions today. Make sure you study for the test, and if you still
have any questions, please come by and see me.

Methods of Assessment:
Test Questions
Review Game
Materials Appendix:
Test Question Handout

Name: ____________________________
Block: ____________________________
Date: _____________________________
If You Could Write the Test
Directions: Come up with two sample test questions on Flowers for Algernon. They can take
the form of a true/false, short answer, and/or multiple. You must write two different questions
(i.e., T/F & short answer = right; T/F & T/F = wrong), and you must include the answer with a
page citation from the textbook.
1.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________