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Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary List 2 Bellwork Week 4 Monday 911 Write the definitions 1 subconscious adj present in the mind without awareness of it 2 renounced v gave up verbally rebuking ID: 769882

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Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary List 2 Bellwork Week 4

Monday, 9/11 Write the definitions. 1. subconscious ( adj ) present in the mind without awareness of it. 2. renounced (v) gave up, verbally rebuking 3. introspective- ( adj ) inward looking, thoughtful 4. opportunist (n) someone who takes advantage of every opportunity, regardless of the consequences. 5. incredulously - ( adv ) with doubt or disbelief Do not write on BW paper: Review- When my friend grows out of her clothes, I ________________ them as hand-me-downs.

Tuesday, 9/12 Write the definitions: 6. refute - (v) to prove that something is false or incorrect. 7. equivalent - ( adj ) a description to show something is the same or equal 8. regression - (n) a return to an earlier or less developed stage 9. deterioration -(n) gradual decline in quality 10. allusion- (n) referencing another work or something from popular culture

Wednesday, 9/13 Write out the complete sentence. Underline the vocabulary word, and circle the context clues. 1. Charlie asks the doctors to refute his study, yet they are not capable of doing it. 2. Dr. Nemur’s intelligence is not equivalent to the intelligence of Charlie, but the doctor tries to hide that fact. Be prepared for discussion: 3. How does Charlie show that sometimes ignorance is bliss? Do you agree with this portrayal, or description, of ignorance?

Wednesday, 9/13 Short Response: Use complete sentences. 3. A TV plays while Charlie sleeps, and Charlie’s subconscious gathers knowledge. 1. If scientists discovered an easy way to increase intelligence and create superhuman geniuses in the world, should the procedure be used worldwide?

Thursday, 9/14 Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. 1. Dr. Nemur said that Dr. Strauss was nothing but an _____________ who was trying to ride his coattails to glory. 2. After the dream that my friend betrayed me, I was angry with her. I didn’t realize my ____________________ mind was actually mad because of a dream.

Friday, Sept. 15 Write out the synonyms and the vocabulary word that relates. 1. Unconscious, hidden, subliminal: _____________________ 2. Weak, frail, delicate: _____________________________ 3. Rejected, abandon, admonish: __________________

Review 1 Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. 1. Learning and understanding can be hard for a ___________-minded person. 2. Charlie is not aware of the thoughts and feelings in the _______________ part of his mind. 3. Dr. Strauss said that someday thousands of ___________ might be using his technique all over the world.