"In this unit, students read Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein, a graphic novel that adds engaging illustrations to an abridged version of Mary Shelley’s famous 1818 book. Grimly’s haunting representations of Frankenstein’s creature help students understand and work with some of the novel’s central themes...At the end of the unit, after research and debate, students write an essay to develop their claim about whether or not Victor's creature should ultimately be considered human."