Frankenstein Reading Schedule
J Hagburg- 2015-2016
Guiding Question: Should morality play a role in science and human progress?
Unit Objectives:
Critical Content (Students will know):
*Historical works often reflect modern issues
*Characteristics of Romanticism
*Moral dilemmas are often portrayed within literature
*Connections exist between science and literature
*How to define or narrow a research topic
Key Skills (Students will do):
*Develop a complex research paper that proves detailed knowledge of MLA style (annotated
bibliography, internal documentation, works cited page, long quotations, graphs or illustration)
*Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths and limitations of resources,
including information gathered from web sites.
*Report findings within prescribed time and/or length requirements, as appropriate.
 Unit I
o Romanticism (698)
 The Stirrings of Romanticism (700)
 Nature and the Imagination (702)
 The Quest for Truth and Beauty (704)
o Research Paper writing
o Frankenstein
 Tying archaic text to modern medical issues
o Rime of the Ancient Marnier (805)
 Assessments
 Research paper (5+ pages)
 Reading Quizzes
 Class discussions/annotations
 Multi-media Presentation
 Debates
 Linking nonfiction articles to text
Day 1:
Introduction to Eng IV!
Getting to know you: What are three goals you have for this year? What is your most memorable moment from
high school so far? What is one thing you would like me to know about you that will help you succeed in this
course? What is a goal you have for this course?
Distribute course policy
Review American Romanticism: what do we already know?
Day 2:
Q0 Assessment!!
Day 3:
Q0 Assessment continued!
Student Pics!
Day 4:
Review Romanticism
Romanticism Power Point
Read above articles on Romanticism (take clear and concise notes)
Frankenstein PPT- take notes!
Discuss themes/examples: beauty, revenge, pursuit of knowledge, ambition, science,
conflict with parent and child, friendship, nature
Day 5:
Shores of Romance and Scandal- annotate and discuss (CLE 2.2, 1.2)
The Risks and Rewards of Science- Multi-media presentation (CLE 1.1, 1.2, 2.2)
Day 6:
Continue work on MM Presentations
Day 7:
MM Presentations Due!
Read Letters 1-4 & Chapters 1-4
Day 8:
Annotation review and practice!
Discuss reading 1-4
Read Chapters 5-7
Day 9:
Group annotation and discussion
Discuss 5-7
Read 8-9
Day 10:
Reading Quiz 1-9 (CLE 2.1, 3.1, 3.3)
1. Assign debates
2. Review annotated bibliographies
3. Research 3 scientific articles to support your opinion. Cite and annotate them. An annotated bibliography of
these three sources will be due next week!!
Begin film
Read chapters 10-14
Day 11:
Review chapters 10-14
1. quiz over previous reading
2. continue film
Read chapters 15-19
Day 12:
Review chapters 15-19
1. science debate referencing scientific themes- Annotated Bib with three sources due!! (CLE 4.1, 4.2)
2. continue film
Read chapters 20-23
Day 13:
Review chapters 20-23
1. Rhyme of the Ancient Marnier—Shelly said it was the greatest influence on her novel
2. Continue film
Finish text for next class!
Day 14:
Discuss the end of the novel
1. Group work with discussion questions
2. Continue film if needed
Day 15:
Finish film if needed
Review novel
Day 16:
Final Frankenstein Assessment! (CLE 2.1, 3.1, )
Writing Assignment: Short Answer: Answer 3 out of the 7 (outside research might be necessary-direct
quotations from the novel are required)
Compare the novel to a Greek tragedy, especially as it develops the themes of ambition, overreaching, hubris
("overweening pride"). Which characters display these "epic" flaws? You can also think of Hamlet in your answer.
In classical and neoclassical doctrine, the "greatest of all contests" was the struggle of reason to control passion. In
the nineteenth century, passion began to rise in esteem against reason: feelings were more important. Yet the
contest seems to continue. What elements of that struggle do you find in the novel? The characters of Victor and
the monster are especially relevant to look at.
Is Frankenstein a Gothic novel? Why or why not? What elements of the Gothic does it contain? Metonymy of
gloom? Tyrannical male? Others?
Does the geographical movement of the novel have metaphorically thematic or symbolic application? What is the
meaning of ice, winter, wind, Northern locations, darkness, etc.?
Mary Shelley in Frankenstein clearly comes down on the side of nurture in the Nature-versus-Nurture controversy.
Attack or defend.
Victor Frankenstein and the monster share the same personality. Like father, like son. Attack or defend.
How are the Being’s experiences alike and different from Adam and Eve in Genesis?