Frankenstein –
Frankenfolio (Layered Curriculum Study)
Melissa
Wotherspoon
Clarington Central Secondary School
Bowmanville, Ontario
(Canada)
Chapter Presentations:
Each publishing company is
responsible for three, 15-20-minute chapter presentations.
Presentations occur on a daily basis. Companies will lead
discussion of themes, motifs, plot, character development, significant
quotes (including literary devices), etc. Presentations should
include one interactive component (guided discussion, game, activity,
etc.) Presentations are peer-marked and awarded to the entire
group.
Schedule of chapter presentations:
Group 1: Chapters 1, 9, 17 Group 5: Chapters 5, 13, 21
Group 2: Chapters 2, 10, 18 Group 6: Chapters 6, 14, 22
Group 3: Chapters 3, 11, 19 Group 7: Chapters 7, 15, 23
Group 4: Chapters
4, 12, 20 Group 8: Chapters 8, 16, 24
C Layer Activities –
COMPLETE FOUR ACTIVITIES Checked on: ______________________
Each activity…
…is worth 10 points
…will be marked out of ten,
must be peer edited using the process discussed (with the exception of
quizzes and presentations), must be accompanied by an edited rough copy
and peer assessment (with the exception of quizzes and presentations)
qq Convert a set of seminar notes (from B Layer) into
graphic organizer format (concept map, Venn diagram, flowchart, table,
etc.) (include in Frankenfolio)
q Have a short conversation with the teacher about one of
the chapters in the book. Be prepared to answer questions about
plot, characters, setting, narration and significant literary
devices (oral defense)
q Modernize the exchange of letters between Victor and
Elizabeth (ch. 6) by converting it to an MSN conversation. (include in
Frankenfolio or present screen shots to class – give teacher
advance notice for presentation)
q Create a character web for one of the characters in the
novel. Include proof from the text. (include in Frankenfolio)
q Create a one-page diary entry from Victor’s point of
view immediately following the Creature’s “birth”. Victor’s
reactions should be consistent with those we see him experiencing
at that moment in the novel. (include in Frankenfolio)
q Create ten vocabulary flash cards using unfamiliar
words from the text. Include for each an original sentence that
incorporates that word. (oral defense)
q Condense the series of letters in the beginning of the
book into a series of short telephone messages or text messages that
Robert leaves for his sister Margaret. (peer-marked presentation,
no submission)
q Choose a song that corresponds the mood of one part of
the novel. (peer-marked presentation, no submission)
q Choose a piece of art or music from the Romantic
Period. Show or pllay an excerpt of the piece and explain how it
exemplifies the characteristics of the Romantic Period.
(peer-marked presentation, no submission)
q Choose a movie that demonstrates Gothicism. Play
it for the class and explain its Gothic characteristics (peer-marked
presentation, no submission)
q Create and perform an interpretive dance based on
the moment of the Creature’s “birth”. Explain the
significance of the movements in your dance. (peer-marked
performance, no submission)
q Create a do-it-yourself manual on how to create your
own creature, based specifically on descriptions of Victor’s creation
(include in Frankenfolio)
qq Complete a chapter quiz (ch. 1-3 and ch. 4-6)
B Layer Activities –
COMPLETE THREE ACTIVITIES Checked on: ______________________
Each activity…
…is worth 10 points
…must be peer edited using the process discussed, must be reviewed by the teacher through informal interview
…must be accompanied by an
edited rough copy and peer assessment
Mini-Lecture Presentations
(Complete this activity, plus two others)
Individually or in groups of 2 or 3, sign up for one of the following topics and teach a 10-minute lesson to the class. Your peers are required to have a set of notes for each of the lessons presented. Incorporate at least one audio-visual component and one interactive component. Lessons are in order of presentation (taking place beginning week 2 of novel study):
1. ____________________ The Life of Mary Shelley
2. ____________________ The Advent of Science Fiction
3. ____________________ Frame Narrative in Frankenstein
4. ____________________ The Romantic Period
5. ____________________ Gothic Horror
6. ____________________
7. ____________________ Women in Victorian Society
8. ____________________
9. ____________________ The Meaning of “Gothic” – Past and Present
10. ____________________
11. ____________________
12. ____________________
13. ____________________
14. ____________________ Edgar Allan Poe
15. ____________________ Other
(must be approved by teacher)
q Write a letter to one character from the book in which
you explain why you either agree or disagree with specific actions
he/she has taken, what you think he/she should do next and why.
(include in Frankenfolio)
q Have a short conversation with your teacher about a
selection of text on which you have performed a close analysis.
Consider elements such as literary devices, characterization,
theme, diction, etc. (oral defense)
q Choose an event in the book that makes you feel any
kind of strong emotion and write a poem about it (no need to rhyme!)
(read to class for peer assessment or include in Frankenfolio)
q Alone or with a partner, act out a scene from the book
or perform tableaux of major events from the novel. (peer
marked)
q Create a plot graph of significant quotations from the
first half of the novel. You must include at least eight
quotations. (presentation and peer mark, oral defense, or
inclusion in Frankenfolio)
q Choose a song that you feel defines one of the
characters in the novel. Provide the lyrics in the form of an
overhead and explain (using specific references from the book)
how this song defines the character you have chosen.
(presentation and peer mark)
q Create a page from Victor Frankenstein’s lab
journal. Include doodles, random thoughts, etc. You must
hand in an analysis of your work with at least three direct
references from the text.
A Layer Activities –
COMPLETE ONE ACTIVITY Checked on: ______________________
q Write a 5-paragraph essay on the representation of the
female in Frankenstein (two peer-edits, rough copies, good copy)
q Find a newspaper, magazine article, news clip, etc. on
a current bioethical issue. Write a personal response from the
Creature’s perspective. Include direct references from the
text (proof that indicates why the Creature would think a certain way)
q Develop and present a 2-minute monologue for one
character in the novel.
q Create an original piece of art depicting a setting
from the book. This piece should be in the style of an artist
from the Romantic Period.
Summary of Frankenfolio
Requirements:
q Decide on a Frankenfolio format – include a table of contents, and divide your Frankenfolio into sections
q Four C-Layer Activities, three B-Layer Activities, one A-Layer Activity
q All lecture notes from mini-presentations (-5% if not included)
q Two sets of peer editing comments for all written work (comments don’t have to come from Publishing Company)
q You will be awarded up to 5% for the overall appearance of your Frankenfolio package
q Self-Evaluation using the rubric provided
q Completed reflection sheet (5%)
q This checklist, completed (-2% if not included)
q In order for your mark to be recorded, you must provide a response to teacher feedback.