Even advanced students benefit from introduction lessons before engaging with an unfamiliar text. Here are Frankenstein pre-reading activities to get students engaged before they open the cover of Mary Shelley’s monumental masterpiece. Frankenstein Pre-reading post preview: Choosing the pre-reading activities that meet your goals Which literary elements and themes are essential to… Read More »15 FRANKENSTEIN Pre-reading Activities
Frankenstein the monster teaches itself, but Frankenstein the novel does not. Whether you are teaching Frankenstein for the first time or you are a seasoned pro on the AP Literature and Comprehension level, here are some tips to consider. The original Frankenstein disappoints some students. I suppose that they expect… Read More »Teaching Frankenstein: 9 Tips
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein does not lend itself to being organized into instructional segments and tidy activities. Nevertheless, whether you are teaching AP students or reluctant readers, you must develop a practical Frankenstein unit plan. The Frankenstein unit plan below breaks the novel into four readings. Three lesson plans accompany each reading, and… Read More »FRANKENSTEIN Unit Plan for High School
Here is a Frankenstein unit test to help you save valuable time. Print the PDF as is, cut-and-paste exam items from the list, or download the bank of 118 Frankenstein test questions. This Frankenstein test is in four sections: comprehension questions (multiple choice), literature questions (multiple choice), short response prompts,… Read More »FRANKENSTEIN Unit Test (PDF)
These Frankenstein discussion questions will get students sharing, analyzing, and evaluating. I divide the questions into four sets that align to the reading schedule for my Frankenstein Unit Plan (lessons and materials). Print as-is or modify to suit your needs. Frankenstein Discussion Questions PDF Scroll down to cut and paste… Read More »FRANKENSTEIN Discussion Questions
This Frankenstein anticipation guide prepares students to read the original novel by Mary Shelley. Activate prior knowledge, engage with key theme subjects, create interest, and set purpose for reading. The printable Frankenstein Anticipation Guide PDF follows the preview images. Preparing your students for Mary Shelley’s masterpiece: Frankenstein Anticipation Guide The… Read More »Frankenstein Anticipation Guide
What’s more romantic than a eight-foot science experiment with daddy issues? Nothing! Including this classic of Romantic literature (and arguably the first science fiction novel) is a no-brainer! Here is my recommended Frankenstein reading schedule. Frankenstein reading schedule (four parts) Letters – Chapter 5 (pages 5-36) Chapters 6 – 12… Read More »Frankenstein Reading Schedule
How long does it take to read Frankenstein? Answer: 5 to 6 hours The time it takes to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley can vary depending on individual reading speed and the chosen reading pace. Several factors influence the reading time, such as the reader’s familiarity with the language and… Read More »How long does it take to read FRANKENSTEIN?