Self-Paced Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Book Club and Novel Study
Alexis Thompson B.A. B.Ed.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(33)
In this four-week novel study, students will read the book Frankenstein, a classic gothic horror novel, and engage in a literary analysis of the book to expand their reading comprehension.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Frankenstein is a classic gothic horror novel, but did you know that Frankenstein is the name of the doctor and not the monster? Find out more in this fun four week Flex class. "Obsessed with creating life itself, Victor Frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life with electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear. Mary Shelley's...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1ContextIntroduction to the historical context of the novel, as well as to the gothic genre. Students will not start reading the book this week but will watch the lesson for the week and complete the discussion question based on the information provided in the video.Week 2Lesson 2Part OneIn this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.Week 3Lesson 3Part TwoIn this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.Week 4Lesson 4Part ThreeIn this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.
Students will: Practice and expand their reading comprehension Develop critical thinking skills by answering discussion questions Analyze a text Analyze theme, plot, setting, motif, character development, and other literary devices Make connections to the modern world Explain historical connections Explore the gothic and horror genre
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and Education and have been teaching humanities for seven years. I have taught novel studies in the classroom as well as facilitated my school's book club for many years.
Homework Offered
Read the stated chapters each week. Complete the comprehension questions and activities Complete the comprehension quiz Complete the optional essayAssessments Offered
Comprehension quizzes will be made available each week An optional essay is available for students to complete and receive feedback onGrades Offered
Students will need to obtain a copy of the book. The audiobook counts as reading.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The book contains mention of death, murder, gore, violence, and blood. These topics will be handled with a trauma-informed approach. If you are wondering if this would be appropriate for your student, please pre-read the book ahead of time or contact me with any questions.
The book, Frankenstein.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(33)
Hello! I am so excited that you are here. My name is Alexis Thompson, and I have had the pleasure of being a teacher for seven years, and I can truly say that teaching is a passion of mine. The saying "you don't have to work when you love what you...
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Ages: 13-18
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