1) Title Page: Frankenstein Reader’s Log

Make a title page for your Reader’s Log Title Your name My name Your class period A picture of the creature for your title page–

based on how it is described in the book.

2) Prior Knowledge

Step 1 - Write down everything you think of when you hear the name Frankenstein (half-page).

Brainstorm!

Step 2 – Write down other classmates’ ideas about Frankenstein (half-page).

3) Frankenstein Vocabulary

Write down the 25 vocabulary words & definitions from the next page.

Add the part of speech for each word. Make a guess and use the P.O.S. posters on the wall to help.

Write an example sentence for each word. If you are struggling, use the words from the definition in a

sentence and then replace it with the vocabulary word. Remember:

Verbs usually have “to …” in the definition Nouns usually have “a”, “an”, “the” or end in “ness” or “tion” Adjectives = descriptive words Adverbs often end in “ly”

3) Frankenstein Vocabulary

1. Acuteness : forcefulness; intensity

2. Incipient: budding; beginning3. Pedantry: stuffiness;

pomposity4. Infallibly : certainly;

unfailingly5. Protract : extend; prolong6. Physiognomy: appearance;

features7 . Physiology: science of living

organisms8. Consummation: completion;

fulfillment9. Precept : principle, rule of

moral conduct10. Incessantly : continually,

unendingly11. Unremitting : nonstop;

around the clock

12. Engross: captivate, absorb

13. Apprehension : fear; anxiety

14. Prudent : cautious; careful15. Indefatigable : untiring16. Prognosticate: to indicate

beforehand; to predict17. Transitory : temporary;

short-lived18. Allude : to suggest; to refer19. Callous : cold; unfeeling20. Timorous : fearful; timid21. Wean: to disengage; to

phase out22. Inexorable: not moved by

persuasion; unrelenting23. Sublime: majestic; awe

inspiring24. Infamy: debasement;

dishonor25. Conciliate: to sooth; to

befriend

4) Notes on Frankenstein & Romantic Period

These pages are: 1. The notes that you have taken on

Mary Shelley and Romantic poets The Romantic time period Frankenstein Prometheus The Modern Prometheus.

2. The 15 facts from the Romantic Period.

1. WHAT YEAR DID MARY SHELLEY WRITE FRANKENSTEIN? HOW OLD WAS SHE?

2. WHAT IS THE SUBTITLE OF FRANKENSTEIN? WHY DID SHELLEY CHOOSE THIS SUBTITLE?

3. WHAT YEAR DOES THE STORY TAKE PLACE (APPROXIMATE CENTURY)? WHY DO YOU THINK SHELLEY DIDN’T GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR THE SETTING OF HER STORY?

4. WHERE IS WALTON TRYING TO GO AND WHY?5. WHAT TYPE OF MOOD IS CREATED BY WALTON’S VOYAGE & HIS

LETTERS? EXPLAIN HOW THIS MOOD IS CREATED.6. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE PURPOSE OF STARTING CH.I WITH

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN’S CHILDHOOD?

5) Background Questions

6) Create a Map of Robert Walton’s Journey

Include the following on your map:•Title •Walton’s 4 stops•The dates of his letters•Five pictures or icons that denote what happened in each place.

7) Chapter Titles for Frankenstein

Shelley doesn’t title her chapters, but you can. Create a table of contents for Frankenstein. After you finish each chapter, think of a good title for it & write it on this page. Letters I – IV – “Letters from an Arctic Explorer”

Thanks Mrs. Nelson Chapter I – “An Idyllic Childhood” Chapter II -- Chapter III -- Chapter IV – Chapter V – Continue this for all chapters I -- XXIV

Section 8) Character Tree Create a character tree for all of the characters of chapters 1-9. Include a description of how they are related to Victor Frankenstein.

Chapters 1-5 Robert Walton Margaret Saville Unusually large man in the arctic Victor Frankenstein Alphonse Frankenstein Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein Henry Clerval M. Waldman M. Krempe

Chapter 6 Ernest Frankenstein William Frankenstein Justine Moritz

Robert Walton (arctic explorer)

Victor Frankenstein (main character)

Monster (main character)

8) Example: Character Tree for Victor Frankenstein

Margaret Saville(sister)

family other

Directions: Include the character’s full name & relation to a main character.

9.a.) Reading Check for Chap. 5-10

Answer the following questions with complete sentences & thorough thought.A. Why does Frankenstein run away from the Creature

after he has brought him to life?B. Why does Henry Clerval come to Ingolstadt?C. What news does Victor’s father send him?D. Who is tried for the murder of William Frankenstein?E. What does the Creature ask Frankenstein to do?

9.b.) Reading Check for Chap. 5-10

Continued …1. With whom do you sympathize more – Victor or his

creation? Why?2. Victor has been totally engrossed in the project until he

actually brought the Creature to life. Whey do you think Victor’s feelings changed?

3. What do you think is the significance of Frankenstein’s dream about Elizabeth? What future events might it foreshadow?

4. Victor’s personality is repeatedly contrasted with that of his friend Henry. Explain how this relationship serves as a character foil. What are some of the differences between the two characters?

9.c.) Reading Check for Chap. 5-10

Continued …5. Nature is an important part of the setting of the

novel. Choose a scene that takes place out of doors and analyze the role that nature plays for Victor or the Creature.

6. What do Elizabeth’s reactions to the horrible events unfolding around her reveal about her personality? Support your answer with details from the story.

7. Victor travels into the mountains to gain relief from his feelings of despair & guilt. The Alps are symbols; what do you think they symbolize?

8. In chapter X, the Creature speaks for the 1st time. How does his voice & manner differ from Victor’s voice & manner?

9.d.) Reading Check for Chap. 5-10

Use a paragraph to answer the following questions:7. Victor’s immediate response is to run away from the

Creature rather than face up to his mistake. Furthermore, when Victor returns to his apartment & finds that the Creature is not there, he does not attempt to find out what happened to it. Describe how Victor could have handled this situation better. Compare what he did to a better course of action.

8. Parental responsibility is a big issue in today’s society. What obligations do you think parents have toward their children? Do you think parents should be held accountable for their children’s actions? Until what age? Why or why not?

10)Discussion of Ch. 10 Paired reading between Monster & Frankenstein –. Read the dialogue on pgs 69-71 & answer the questions below.

1. Describe the creature’s actions in this scene? How is he behaving?

2. What is the creature’s main argument?3. What, if anything, is ironic about his

behavior? Answer the above questions for Victor

Frankenstein as well.1. .2. .3. .

11) Discoveries & Consequences Read ch. 11. In the left margin of your page, write the discoveries the monster makes. Leave 3 spaces between each. To the right, fill in the consequences of each discovery.

Discovery Consequences:

1. Fire

2. .

3. .

4. .

It burms his ___?___, keeps him warm, provides light. He cooks __?__ with it, and destroys ____?____with it.

Fill the page with examples.

13) Chapter 15: Paired reading for Monster & eldest DeLacy.Read the dialogue on pgs 95-99 & answer the questions below.

Start reading at “The winter advanced…”. Stop reading at, “The sun rose…”.

1.Describe the creature’s actions in this scene? How is he behaving?

2.What is the creature’s goal?3.Describe the DeLacy family’s reaction.4.What, if anything, could the creature have

done better to accomplish his goal?5.What could the DeLacy family have done

better?

14) Noble Savage

1. What do you think the term noble savage means? 2. What is Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s definition of Noble Savage?3. Which characters from popular stories could be considered

noble savages?4. Is the monster is a noble savage? Why, or why not? Find a

quote from the book that backs your opinion and quote it as part of your answer.

15) Nature vs. Nurture

The Creature says, “I am malicious because I am miserable,” and he is “shunned and hated by all mankind.”

1. Do you think most people if treated similarly would grow to hate society and want to get even with those who have caused their suffering?

2. Is the monster naturally evil (evil instinct) or is he nurtured to be evil (evil because of neglect & distain from humanity)?

3. Relate the monster’s behavior to a modern example to support your answer.

Monster (main character)

16) Create a character tree with the monster’s acquaintances vs. victims

William Frank.(1st victim)

(2nd victim)

Victor Frankenstein (daddy?)

(3rd victim)

(more victims?)

(friends?)

(girl friend?)

(babies?)

17) Monster Mate?

Title this page “Monster Mate?” Fold it in half vertically. Write benefits on the top left & consequences on top right.

Divide into teams of 3 & read from p.103 “But my toils drew near…” to the end ch. 17. One of you is the narrator, the other 2 will read the dialogue between the creature and Frankenstein. After reading aloud, answer the questions below.

What are the benefits and consequences of making a second monster?

Should or shouldn’t Frankenstein make the monster a companion. Explain why and support your answer with 2 quotes from the story.

18) Is the Monster Human?

Write a page front & back or 2 pages defending your opinion on whether or not the monster should be considered a human.

Include specific examples & quotes from the story. Consider the following things in your writing: What argument would Victor make? What argument would the monster make? What makes humans human? What makes us different than animals? Even if he is not human, should the monster be granted

basic human rights? Why don’t the people he meets treat him as a human? Does the monster have a soul?

Reader’s Log Check List

1. Title Page 2. Prior Knowledge 3. Frankenstein Vocabulary 4. Romantic Period Notes 5. Background Questions 1-66. Robert Walton’s Map 7. Table of Contents / Chapter titles 8. Frankenstein Character Tree9. Reading Check Questions A-E, 1-1010. Discussion of ch. 10 / Paired

reading11. Discoveries & Consequences 12. Chapter 15 / Paired reading 13. Noble Savage14. Nature versus Nurture 15. Monster Character Tree16. Monster Mate17. Is the Monster Human? (Advanced)

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