Gardner's Theory
"Flowers of Algernon"
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Gardner believed that people can be intelligent in multiple ways. His theory listed a specific number of ways. 

What are 9 ways to be intelligent? 

100

Charlie Gordon is a character from this text. 

What is "Flowers of Algernon"? 

100

This should be the last paragraph of your essay. 

What is a conclusion? 

100

You use this to find the definition of a word. 

What is a dictionary? 

100

This is the name of your school. 

What is Washington Middle School? 

200

Careers that dominate this intelligence: Mathematician, Accountant, Scientist, and Computer Analyst. 

What is logical-mathematical? 

200

Charlie has to compete against this mouse to test his abilities. 

Who is Algernon? 

200

This is the first paragraph in the essay. It gives the reader an idea of what your essay will be about. 

What is an introduction? 

200

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word. 

What is a synonym? 

200

At Washington, each grade level has a vice principal. There are a total of three at this school. 

Who are Mr. Vierya, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Galbreath?

300

People with this intelligence, such as Michael Jordan and Simon Biles, have an ability to use one's own body to create products, perform skills, or solve problems through a union of their mind and body. 

What is bodily-kinesthetic? 

300

Charlie writes an entry each day detailing how he is doing before and after the operation. 

What is a progress report? 

300

In your introduction, you begin your essay with this type of sentence to grab your reader's attention. 

What is a hook? or What is an attention grabbing sentence? 

300

You use symbols to represent ideas or concepts..

What is symbolism? 

300

Washington Middle School is located at this address. 

What is 1450 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA? 

400

People with this intelligence, such as William Shakespeare and Oprah Winfrey, have an ability to analyze information and create products involving oral and written language such as speeches, books, and memos. 

What is linguistic intelligence? 

400

This test asks patients to describe what they see. The images are usually black or gray. 

What is an inkblot test? 

400

When citing from a text, you need to include this around the quote. 

What are quotation marks? 

400

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

What is an experiment? 

400

These are the clubs offered here at school.

What are Rainbow Army and Bible Club? 

500

People with this intelligence, such as Aristotle and Maya Angelou, have an ability to understand their moods, desires, motivations, and intentions. 

What is intrapersonal intelligence? 

500

These are the doctor's who are performing Charlie's surgery and are helping him on his journey. 

Who are Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss? 

500

This is the essential question for this unit.  

What are different ways people can be intelligent? 

500
All the thoughts you are not fully aware of, but influence one's actions and feelings. 

What is your subconscious? 

500

These are all the teachers that teach English Language Arts at Washington. 

Who are Mr. Murillo, Ms. Antes, Ms. Lopez, Mr. Morse, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Richard, Mr. Dougherty, Ms. Yamanishi, Mrs. Osuna, Ms. Muehlebach?