Crafting Compelling Narratives
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 85 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can develop a narrative with a clear plot, engaging characters, and a meaningful theme.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:02
Everything you need to know to read "Frankenstein" - Iseult Gillespie
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Mary Shelley's novel, *Frankenstein*, was inspired by a ghost story challenge during a vacation that took place during The Year Without a Summer, which was caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora.
- 2
Victor Frankenstein's 'fatal flaw,' or hamartia, is exemplified by his desire to break through the 'ideal bounds' of life and death in order to pour light onto the world.
- 3
Shelley subtitled *Frankenstein* 'The Modern Prometheus' in reference to the Greek myth about a Titan who was punished for giving fire to humanity.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a short paragraph describing a character inspired by Victor Frankenstein. Your character should be driven by a specific ambition and haunted by a personal tragedy, similar to Shelley's portrayal. Be sure to include the character's ambition, the tragedy that haunts them, and one way that their ambition and tragedy are connected.”
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