Page to Screen - Flowers for Algernon

You have read the short story, Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, and have watched the movie version entitled, Charly. You took notes on the differences between the two works and the effects the changes had on how you viewed the characters, the storyline, or the overall meaning of the story.

Now:
1. Choose three differences from your notes and explain how they are different from the original story.
2. Give your opinion about the effects each of these specific differences had 
on your view and why.
3. Give reasons why you think the director of the movie made the changes. What was the director trying to convey that the writer, Daniel Keyes, was not and why?

Wednesday:
1. Respond to two other peer posts.

2. Use peer’s name in your response.

3. Choose a quote/point from his/her post to agree or disagree 
with or question.

4. Explain how the quote/point helps further your opinion or contradict it.

5. Expand on the quote/point you chose with further ideas or questions for your peer. 

Remember to T.H.I.N.K. (is it True, Helpful, Important, Necessary, and Kind) before you post! (Disrespectful language will be subject to disciplinary action and removal from future internet activities.)