Objective: Students will work in literature circles to determine Frankenstein’s responsibility for his creation, further demonstrating their understanding of perspective in the novel. Agenda: Group presentation Read scene on p Journal entry Literature circles Standards: L.R.A. 3.2 Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim. W. 1.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples. W.A. 2.2a. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the significant ideas in works or passages. HW: Read ch. 11

-Trial of Justine -Accused of murdering William -Elizabeth vouched for her character -Found guilty anyway. Sentenced to death -Victor thinks the monster actually killed William -Feels guilty -Doesn’t tell anyone about the monster. Doesn’t want to sound like a madman -Victor considers suicide, but doesn’t go through with it because he’s afraid it will hurt his family. -Sees his creation while he’s out for a walk. Had thought about killing it, but decides to let it tell its story.

Group Presentation Add to your notes from past presentations as you watch!

Any volunteers for tomorrow?

I need 2 volunteers to read a scene between Frankenstein and his creation… As you read, pause after each paragraph!

Journal Entry You are Victor Frankenstein. What are your thoughts as you follow your creation to his hut on the mountain? What do you expect him to say? Do you feel guilty? Afraid? Angry? Some optional sentence starters, if you get stuck: My creation is so __________, but I expected him to be _____. If only I had________, William might still be alive. When I first brought this creature to life, I never expected __________.

Let’s take another look at our characterization chart for Frankenstein’s monster…

Answer this question in Literature Circles: Should Victor Frankenstein have responsibility for his creation? What is that reasonability? What is Frankenstein’s role as the monster’s creator? 1. Bookworm- Find quotes from the text to support the answer your group comes up with. Think about what Frankenstein and his creation say to each other in the scene that we read. 2. Contemporary Connector- Can you think of how this question might apply to other situations in a real-life context? 3. Instigator- Think of a way to argue the opposite side of the issue. Spark a discussion! 4. Thought-provoker- Come up with a related question to add to your discussion.

Share 1 important point your group made, or a question you came up with.

Don’t forget to read chapter 11 for homework! If you missed any assignments, they’re all updated on the blog