Senior Presentation Schedule
Tuesday, May 8th
Sean, Austin, Garrett, Jillian
Zane, Konnor
Thursday, May 10th
Niraj, Evan, Drew, Soleil, Chloe, Jon, Keely, Kelsy, Marcus, Alec
Evan, Gracie, Tim, Serena, Sarah, Christen, Madison
Scoring Guide:
Senior Final 2018
Papers Due: Thursday, May 9th
Monday, May 7, 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
May 1st
1. Take out notes on "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". For today you were asked to examine the four following questions in reference to both Frankenstein and "Rime".
a. How are they both haunted by the dead?
b. How do characters deal with their isolation?
c. How do characters bring about their own destruction?
d. How is guilt addressed in both texts?
e. How do both texts function as a cautionary tale?
Small groups will discuss each question and fill out the accompanying notes page.
Frankenstein/Rime Notes
For Wednesday:
Socratic seminar on Frankenstein. Final assignment grades before the final.
Frankenstein Socratic Seminar Preparation
WRITTEN PREPARATION: Choose two of the following discussion questions to answer IN DETAIL, using specific textual support and literary terminology (where needed) in your response. You will have an introduction, thesis, textual evidence, and conclusion. Please choose a variety of questions (so don’t simply scan through and choose the most simplistic ones). Challenge yourself philosophically and in a literary sense. If it a philosophical question, not referencing Frankenstein specifically, bring your response back to the primary text.
SEMINAR PREPARATION: Read through the remaining questions and adequately prepare yourself to be able to discuss them in depth. Your seminar grade will be based on the thoroughness with which you do discuss. (For example: providing sufficient evidence/ support from the novel, drawing appropriate conclusions from a close reading of the novel, demonstrating your knowledge of the novel both on a surface level and deeper level, and demonstrating higher level thinking skills, etc.) You certainly may write some of your own additional questions as well; however, that is not a requirement.
Schedule for the rest of the school year:
Wednesday, May 3rd- Frankenstein Socratic seminar
Friday, May 4th- Final project work
Monday, May 7th- Final project work
Tuesday, May 8th- Final papers due. Presentations in class.
Thursday, May 10th- Final papers due. Presentations in class.
a. How are they both haunted by the dead?
b. How do characters deal with their isolation?
c. How do characters bring about their own destruction?
d. How is guilt addressed in both texts?
e. How do both texts function as a cautionary tale?
Small groups will discuss each question and fill out the accompanying notes page.
Frankenstein/Rime Notes
For Wednesday:
Socratic seminar on Frankenstein. Final assignment grades before the final.
Frankenstein Socratic Seminar Preparation
WRITTEN PREPARATION: Choose two of the following discussion questions to answer IN DETAIL, using specific textual support and literary terminology (where needed) in your response. You will have an introduction, thesis, textual evidence, and conclusion. Please choose a variety of questions (so don’t simply scan through and choose the most simplistic ones). Challenge yourself philosophically and in a literary sense. If it a philosophical question, not referencing Frankenstein specifically, bring your response back to the primary text.
SEMINAR PREPARATION: Read through the remaining questions and adequately prepare yourself to be able to discuss them in depth. Your seminar grade will be based on the thoroughness with which you do discuss. (For example: providing sufficient evidence/ support from the novel, drawing appropriate conclusions from a close reading of the novel, demonstrating your knowledge of the novel both on a surface level and deeper level, and demonstrating higher level thinking skills, etc.) You certainly may write some of your own additional questions as well; however, that is not a requirement.
Schedule for the rest of the school year:
Wednesday, May 3rd- Frankenstein Socratic seminar
Friday, May 4th- Final project work
Monday, May 7th- Final project work
Tuesday, May 8th- Final papers due. Presentations in class.
Thursday, May 10th- Final papers due. Presentations in class.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Friday, April 27th
1. Finish characterization sketches- Frankenstein.
2. Read: Parts 1-3 of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
PDF found here: Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Take notes as you read thinking about the influence of this poem on Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein.
Think about how both works function as a cautionary tale.
How are they both haunted by the dead?
How do characters deal with their isolation?
How do characters bring about their own destruction?
How is guilt addressed in both texts?
3. Work on final paper/projects.
2. Read: Parts 1-3 of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
PDF found here: Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Take notes as you read thinking about the influence of this poem on Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein.
Think about how both works function as a cautionary tale.
How are they both haunted by the dead?
How do characters deal with their isolation?
How do characters bring about their own destruction?
How is guilt addressed in both texts?
3. Work on final paper/projects.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
April 26th
1. Quiz- Frankenstein, chapters 1-21.
2. Characterization and Frankenstein.
You will need to go through this process a minimum of four times with the character you have been assigned.
You will be drawing the character on the large paper. While the drawing is fun, it is not the sole part of the assignment.
2. Characterization and Frankenstein.
You will need to go through this process a minimum of four times with the character you have been assigned.
You will be drawing the character on the large paper. While the drawing is fun, it is not the sole part of the assignment.
Characterization: The manner/method in which an author creates a character.
Asking HOW and WHY an author develops a character in the manner in which
it is created.
Asking HOW and WHY an author develops a character in the manner in which
it is created.
Method of performing characterization:
1. Carefully pick an adjective that you feel describes the character. Think to the personality
of the character, versus physical. (Often the physical description supports the personality
characterization).
of the character, versus physical. (Often the physical description supports the personality
characterization).
2. Ask yourself why you named this characteristic....
3. What textual evidence supports the conclusion of this adjective. Multiple examples.
3 minimum. Have the quotations and the citation in your notes.)
3 minimum. Have the quotations and the citation in your notes.)
4. Ask what is the reasoning that the author creates the character with this specific
personality trait?
How does it serve the meaning of the text? How is this character "working" for this text?
personality trait?
How does it serve the meaning of the text? How is this character "working" for this text?
5. Rinse and repeat... pick another adjective. (a minimum of FOUR adjectives and supporting evidence)
You will be examining:
- Victor Frankenstein
- Robert Walton
- Henry Clerval
- The Creature
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
April 24th
1. Read the myth of Prometheus. Found here; Prometheus Myth
2. TO HAND IN... Why is the subtitle of Frankenstein, "The Modern Prometheus"? How does is this mythological tale represented/reflected within Frankenstein? WHY is it utilized?
Upcoming...
Thursday, April 26th: Quiz over the first 21 chapters of Frankenstein.
2. TO HAND IN... Why is the subtitle of Frankenstein, "The Modern Prometheus"? How does is this mythological tale represented/reflected within Frankenstein? WHY is it utilized?
Upcoming...
Thursday, April 26th: Quiz over the first 21 chapters of Frankenstein.
Monday, April 23, 2018
April 23rd
1. Literature circle #1- Frankenstein prologue, letters, and first 11 chapters.
- Discuss how Frankenstein functions as a text of the Romanticism period.
2. Reflection- Google Classroom
3. Read- Close to chapter 17 as possible. It is about 39 more pages.
Frankenstein Reading Schedule:
April 16th: Letters and Chapters 1-3 (pages 1-39)
April 19th: Chapters 4-10 (pages 40-70)
April 23rd: Chapters 11-17 (71-108)
April 26th: Chapters 18-21 (108-136)
May 3rd: Chapters 22- end of book (136-166)
* You know your schedule. If you need to read ahead.. do so.
Remember: Final projects are due in 2 weeks.. starting May 7th.
- Discuss how Frankenstein functions as a text of the Romanticism period.
2. Reflection- Google Classroom
3. Read- Close to chapter 17 as possible. It is about 39 more pages.
Frankenstein Reading Schedule:
April 16th: Letters and Chapters 1-3 (pages 1-39)
April 19th: Chapters 4-10 (pages 40-70)
April 23rd: Chapters 11-17 (71-108)
April 26th: Chapters 18-21 (108-136)
May 3rd: Chapters 22- end of book (136-166)
* You know your schedule. If you need to read ahead.. do so.
Remember: Final projects are due in 2 weeks.. starting May 7th.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
April 19th
1. 5 Frankenstein responses due at the beginning of class.
2. Finish BBC "Birth of a Monster".
3. Watch "The Romantics". Take notes on characteristics of Romanticism.
The Romantics- BBC
Supplement with these characteristics: Romanticism Characteristics
For Friday:
1. Be through chapter 10 in Frankenstein.
2. Gather specific examples of the characteristics of Romanticism in Frankenstein. This will be a primary part of your discussion in your first literature circle.
3. Write 5 higher level questions for discussion for literature circles on Friday.
2. Finish BBC "Birth of a Monster".
3. Watch "The Romantics". Take notes on characteristics of Romanticism.
The Romantics- BBC
Supplement with these characteristics: Romanticism Characteristics
For Friday:
1. Be through chapter 10 in Frankenstein.
2. Gather specific examples of the characteristics of Romanticism in Frankenstein. This will be a primary part of your discussion in your first literature circle.
3. Write 5 higher level questions for discussion for literature circles on Friday.
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