Frankenstein Portfolio

Your formal writing assignment for Frankenstein will be to create a portfolio of all of your work throughout the novel. The requirements for the portfolio are: An organized format with a table of contents and divided sections FOUR C-Level activities THREE B-Level activities ONE A-Level activity A collection of lecture notes from ALL in-class presentations Self-evaluation rubric Completed reflection sheet This checklist, completed

Frankenstein Portfolio Grade: 5%: Portfolio appearance 10%: Guided Reading/Vocab. Worksheets, Notes, Evaluation, and Reflection 20%: C-Level Activities 30%: B-Level Activities 35%: A-Level Activity

C-Level Activities: Complete FOUR; check the ones you complete.

Each activity will be worth 5 points. Convert a set of lecture notes (from B-Level) into graphic organizer format (concept map, Venn diagram, flowchart, table, etc.) Have a short conversation with Ms. Brandli about one of the chapters in the book. Be prepared to answer questions about plot, characters, setting, narration and significant literary devices. Modernize the exchange of letters between Victor and Elizabeth (Chapter 6) by converting it to an online-chat/text conversation. Create a character web for one of the characters in the novel. Include proof from the text. Create a one-page diary entry from Victors point of view immediately following the Creatures birth. Victors reactions should be consistent with those we see him experiencing at that moment in the novel. Create ten vocabulary flash cards using unfamiliar words from the text. Include for each an original sentence that incorporates that word and a color illustration.

Condense the series of letters in the beginning of the book into a series of short telephone messages, text messages, or a Twitter feed that Robert leaves for his sister Margaret. Choose a song that corresponds to the mood of one part of the novel. Play for the class and briefly explain what elements of this song correspond with Frankenstein. Give some specific examples; do NOT just play a song. Choose a piece of art or music from the Romantic Period. Show or play an excerpt of the piece and explain how it exemplifies the characteristics of the Romantic Period in front of the class. Choose a movie that demonstrates Gothicism. Play a clip for the class and explain its Gothic characteristics. Be sure to define Gothicism and explain how it relates to Frankenstein. Create a do-it-yourself manual on how to create your own creature, based specifically on descriptions of Victors creation.! Create a 10-question chapter quiz. This should focus on only one or two chapters and should include an answer key. !

B-Level Activities: Complete the Mini-Lecture + TWO others - ALL written elements must be typed
Check the ones you complete. Each activity will be worth 10 points. 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. ______ Prometheus and other allusions in Frankenstein 7. ______ The Meaning of Gothic Past and Present 8. ______ Feminism in Frankenstein 9. ______ Other (must be approved by teacher)! 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. Make at least three references to different parts of the novel.

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. ! 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!) The poem should be at least 20 lines. Read it in front of the class and explain how it relates to the event. Alone or with a partner, create a script and then act out an important scene from the book. Be sure you base your scene on the text, not just on the events. Include as many direct quotations as you can; try to really capture the emotions of the scene. Get into character as much as possible. This activity cannot be done with more than two students. Create a plot graph of significant quotations in the novel. You must include at least eight quotations. You should select important quotations that really portray key feelings/plot development. Identify the speaker, the context, and the page/chapter number. Choose a song that you feel defines one of the characters in the novel. Provide the lyrics in the form of a handout or PowerPoint and explain (using several specific references from the book) how this song defines the character you have chosen in front of the class. Have at least one handout for your portfolio that is annotated with your notes on the connections to the novel. Focus on the examples from the novel; do NOT just play a song. Create a full page from Victor Frankensteins lab journal. Include doodles, random thoughts, etc. You must include at least three direct references to the text (this means quotes and page numbers). ! Imagine you are Frankensteins creature. Describe the experience of what it would be like to be suddenly transported to the future. Imagine that people treated you like they treat the creature in Chapter 11. Describe this experience in detail.

A-Level Activities: Choose ONE; check the one you complete. ALL must be typed.
This activity will be worth 40 points. ! Write a 5-paragraph essay on Frankenstein. This essay should be at least two pages and should include direct quotations to the novel using MLA format. You should have a thesis statement and must get your topic approved before writing. Below are some sample topics, but you are certainly not limited to these. Identify similarities between two characters in Frankenstein. In what ways are they reflections of each other? Explain the role of female characters in the novel. In what way might these characters indicate Shelleys thoughts on womens roles in the early 19th century? Why is Frankenstein considered a Romantic novel? What elements of the novel could be considered romantic?

Find a newspaper, magazine article, news clip, etc. on a current bioethical issue. Write a personal response from the Creatures perspective. Include direct references from the text (proof that indicates why the Creature would think a certain way). This response should be around two pages. Be sure to include a copy of the article if it is printed or an explanation if it is a news clip. Develop and present a 5-minute monologue for one character in the novel. Include numerous references to specific events. You should really capture how this character feels; get into character as much as possible. You will be assessed on speaking ability, textual evidence, and how well you capture the characters voice. Create an original piece of art depicting a setting from the book. This piece should be in the style of artists from the Romantic Period. This may require you to do some research. Find a few examples of Romantic art and include a copy of one with your piece. You should identify some specific characteristics of Romantic art and how you imitate this style. This artwork should be detailed and should be larger than a standard sheet of paper. !A onepage typed explanation should accompany the work explaining how it ts the style of Romantic art and relates to Frankenstein (include at least 2 quotes/textual evidence). Be sure to focus on the novel. Go to great lengths to make this a piece of art that you spent a considerable amount of time on and proves you have read the novel. Create a short film -MODERN ADAPTATION-reinacting part of the novel or involving a character in some other context. The primary goal of the film should be to reveal the true personality of the character. The film should draw heavily from the text and must show a student mastery of the novel. The film should be 3-5 minutes in length. This activity may be done with other students, but you must first get approval from your teacher.