1. Frankenstein Final Essay
Horror Characters

2. First Step: First Step:
As a story progresses, characters often grow and change as they are met with adversity. The same can be said for Victor Frankenstein and the creature. Review the list of tone words provided (or you may Google), and think about Victor Frankenstein and the creature. Create the t-charts on the following slide and do the following:
Pick one tone word to describe how each character was in the beginning of the novel.
Pick another tone word to describe how each character is towards the end of the novel.
These will be used in your thesis statement.

3. Complementary but Different Tones in Frankenstein
Your paper
Frankenstein
1st tone
2nd tone
Instructions: Please take out a piece of paper and make TWO t-charts like the following example.
As a story progresses, characters often grow and change as they are met with adversity. The same can be said for Victor Frankenstein and the creature. Review the list of tone words provided (or you may Google), and think about Victor Frankenstein.
Look over your tone list. What is one tone word you could use for the 1st tone for Victor Frankenstein? What is a 2nd different tone word you could use to explain how the tone changes for Victor Frankenstein?
Finally, do the same for the creature.
Whole-class sharing. Add other students’ tone words to your t-charts.
Creature
1st tone
2nd tone

4. Instructions:
Prompt: Think about the novel Frankenstein you just read. In a four paragraph essay, explain how Victor OR the creature is the true monster of the story. Use textual evidence from the story to support your argument.

5. Next: Turn your paper over to the BACK.
Introduction:
Sentence 1: Thesis
Sentence 2: Elaborate on thesis.
Sentence 3: Elaborate on thesis.
Turn your paper over to the BACK.
Fold your paper in half (hamburger style).
Fold it in half again.
When you open it, your paper should look like the example on the right.
Finally, use the COLORED pens to create an outline for your essay. (Ratio 1CD: 2+ CM)
Use the sentence stems on the following slide to assist you in completing your essay outline.
TS:
TS:
CD:
CM:
CS:
CD:
CM:
CS:
Conclusion:
Sentence 1:
Sentence 2:

6. Introduction:
Sentence #1: Thesis: The _____________and ______________tones in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein demonstrates Victor’s /the creature’s evolution from a character who___________________________ to ________________________.
Sentence #2: Elaborate on your ideas in sentence one: Think “In other words,”
Sentence #3: Elaborate on your ideas in sentence one: Think “In other words,”......
adjective
adjective
T.S.: (subject and opinion) Victor/The creature reacts/shows/takes action _____________ which demonstrates he is the true monster.
T.S.: (subject and opinion) This is further demonstrated when Victor/the creature_____________________.
CD: For instance, ________________________(Shelley #).
CM: This means,
CM: This matters, because
CS: As a result,
CD: For example,___________________(Shelley #).
CM: This means,
CM: This matters, because
CS: As a result,
Conclusion:
Sentence #1: Any additional insight regarding the prompt. As a result,
Sentence #2: A culminating theme or moral that can be derived from the text.