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Exit Ticket 2 (Pages 356–360: Early Progress & The Factory) Focus: Changing perspectives and social dynamics. Directions: Answer the vocabulary-in-context questions, then complete the open response using evidence from the text.

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Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)
As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

A feeling that someone is being dishonest or hiding something

Confusion caused by unfamiliar words and ideas

A strong desire to make friends as quickly as possible

A belief that everyone will treat you fairly and kindly

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Open Response (W.8.2) — Theme + Changing Understanding
Explain how the “Charlie Gordon” joke at the factory (for example, “he really pulled a Charlie Gordon”) illustrates a theme of the story.
Use evidence from pages 356–362 to show:
what Charlie thinks the joke means at first, and
how his understanding changes as he gets smarter.
Be sure to include specific details or quotes (with page numbers if you can).

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Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)
Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Joe refuses to talk about Charlie because he is shy.

Joe includes Charlie in jokes so Charlie feels respected.

Joe quietly helps Charlie learn new skills after work.

Joe and others laugh at Charlie as if he is the joke.

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Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)
Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?

The joke shows a theme of fate: at first Charlie understands the meaning, but later he forgets it because he changes too quickly.

The joke shows a theme of cruelty: at first Charlie thinks it’s friendly teasing, but later he realizes it’s an insult used to laugh at him and label mistakes.

The joke shows a theme of friendship: at first Charlie feels left out, but later he realizes the men are trying to include him in their group.

The joke shows a theme of perseverance: at first Charlie is offended, but later he learns to ignore it so he can work harder.

Exit Ticket 2 -- Flowers for Algernon

Exit Ticket 2 -- Flowers for Algernon

Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)
As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)
Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)
Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?

Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)
As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)
Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)
Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?

Exit Ticket 2 -- Flowers for Algernon

Exit Ticket 2 -- Flowers for Algernon

Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?

Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?

Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)
As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)
Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)
Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?

Vocabulary in Context — “suspicion” (March 25 entry)
As Charlie’s intelligence begins to grow, he starts to look at his coworkers’ behavior differently. In the March 25 progress report, what does the word “suspicion” most likely mean in this context?

Vocabulary in Context — “despised” (p. 356)
Based on Joe Carp’s behavior on page 356, which clue best suggests that his “friendship” with Charlie isn’t genuine?

Theme + Changing Perspective — Factory “Charlie Gordon” Joke (pp. 356–360)
Which statement best explains how the factory’s “Charlie Gordon” joke supports a theme of the story and how Charlie’s understanding of the joke changes as he becomes more intelligent?