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Flowers for Algernon (FFA)

Flowers for Algernon (FFA). By Daniel Keyes. What is Flowers for Algernon about?. FFA is a short story about Charlie Gordon Charlie is cognitively impaired, but has a chance to become a genius. What is cognitive impairment?.

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Flowers for Algernon (FFA)

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  1. Flowers for Algernon (FFA) By Daniel Keyes

  2. What is Flowers for Algernon about? • FFA is a short story about Charlie Gordon • Charlie is cognitively impaired, but has a chance to become a genius

  3. What is cognitive impairment? • Cognitive impairment is a term used to describe lower than average mental abilities. • Some doctors define cognitive impairment as having an IQ below 70.

  4. What is IQ? • IQ = intelligence quotient • IQ tests are given to see how smart people are • Do you think they are accurate?

  5. What is EI? • EI = Emotional Intelligence. • Emotional Intelligence measures how well we recognize our own feelings/emotions and how we deal with our emotions in relationships. • EI measures abilities that may not be measured by IQ tests.

  6. What is a Rorschach Test • The Rorschach test was invented by Herman Rorschach. • You are given ink blots and asked what they look like to you • Psychologists disagree as to whether or not Rorschach testing is useful.

  7. What is TAT? • TAT= Thematic Apperception Test. • This is a psychological test where you’re shown several pictures and you’re asked to describe what is happening, what the characters are thinking and feeling, and what might happen next. • What do you think psychologists look for in this test?

  8. Charlie often uses phonetic spelling • Phonetic spelling is spelling things the way that they sound. • For example the phonetic spelling of the word “photograph” would be “fotograf” • The phonetic spelling of “great” would be “grate” or “gr8”.

  9. Now lets read! Pg. 310

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