Frankenstein Lesson Plan | Unit Objectives
1. Through reading Shelley's Frankenstein, students will analyze characters and their situations to better understand the themes of the novel.
2. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the text on four levels: factual, interpretive, critical and personal.
3. Students will identify the characteristics of the gothic horror story.
4. Students will practice reading aloud and silently to improve their skills in each area.
5. Students will enrich their vocabularies and improve their understanding of the book through the vocabulary lessons prepared for use in conjunction with it.
6. Students will answer questions to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the main events and characters in Frankenstein.
7. Students will practice writing through a variety of writing assignments.
8. The writing assignments in this unit are geared to several purposes:
a. To check the students' reading comprehension
b. To make students think about the ideas presented by the novel
c. To make students put those ideas into perspective
d. To encourage logical thinking
e. To provide an opportunity to practice good grammar and improve students' use of the English language.
9. Students will read aloud, report, and participate in large and small group discussions to improve their public speaking and personal interaction skills.