Acceleration Group A Lesson 4

Phineas Gage

Lesson 4

A Gruesome but True Story

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Poll

How would you describe Phineas' life after he leaves Dr. Harlow's care?

• completely normal

• somewhat normal

• somewhat abnormal

Go to page 20 in you journal (Answer A, B, and C)

Reread the passage.

1. Highlight evidence that Phineas is better in yellow.

2. Highlight evidence that Phineas is not better in pink.

Then answer questions 1 & 2 on page 21

Poll

Which do you think was more seriously impacted by the injury?

• Phineas' brain

• Phineas' body

Open Ended

Why do you think so?

Open Ended

The author writes in paragraph 29 that "Ten weeks after the accident, Dr. Harlow declares Phineas fully recovered from his wounds." Does this mean that Phineas is fully recovered? What evidence from the text could be used to argue for and against the claim that Phineas is fully recovered? (use your highlighted notes)

Dr. Harlow has declared Phineas "fully recovered" from his injuries...

Evidence that shows that Phineas is fully recovered is _________evidence that shows Phineas is not yet recovered is _________.

Multiple Choice

Which portion of text from paragraph 31 can best be used to argue against the claim that Phineas is "fully recovered from his wounds" (29)?

• In the spring, Phineas is back in Cavendish, carrying his tamping iron.

• He never goes anywhere without it these days.

• Phineas has come for a final examination by Dr. Harlow and to reclaim his old job on the railroad. His left eye looks intact, but the vision has gradually faded away.

• Phineas has a huge scar on his forehead and a small scar under his cheekbone, but otherwise he is physically healed.

• Yet Dr. Harlow has private doubts about Phineas’ mental state. Phineas is just not his old self.

Open Ended

How does this portion of text change your understanding of what Dr. Harlow means when he says that Phineas is recovered?