Frankenstein Resources
Learning Objectives: 1. Students will gain an in depth understanding of the basic story and themes of Frankenstein. 2. Students will explore the major themes of the story and make connections between the story of Frankenstein and their knowledge of its historical context and/or the modern world via their own lives. 3. Students will increase their vocabulary by being exposed to and learning new words and concepts introduced during the story. 4. Students will learn to verbally, textually, and artistically express ideas and connections made between the story and the historical context and/or the modern world via their own lives. 5. Students will become familiar with the basic components of a gothic novel. 6. Students will begin to be able to put the story of Frankenstein in the proper historical and literary contexts. 7. Students will develop a wide variety of writing styles such as letters, essays, and commentary.
Statements of Inquiry:
Factual: Shelley’s novel serves as a warning of science gone awry and the irreversible outcomes of well-intentioned experiments. What are some scientific inventions/experiments that are happening right now that could lead to monstrous results?
Conceptual: What factors influenced Mary Shelley’s perspective and perceptions in “Frankenstein”
Debatable: How do Hollywood, pop culture, and Frankenstein’s many incarnations play a role in your previous perceptions of the novel? What wasn’t in the story that you thought would be because of your preconceptions?
IAs
Please NOTE: You may NOT select the same text for BOTH of your IAs.
Summary of Frankenstein
Summary and Analysis
Plot Summary
Context: Ted Ed
Thug Notes
Letters 1-4
Frankenstein graphic novel.pdffrankenstein PDF.pdfenotes-frankenstein-guide.pdf