Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Frankenstein Name: Hallie Houdetsanakis

Content Area: English Grade Level: 12
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
Reading Standards for Literature 11-12:
1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining
where the text leaves matters uncertain.
2. Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their
development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build
on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of
the text.
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare
as well as other authors.)

Writing Standards 11-12:

1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.
10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and
revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Big Ideas:
What themes of Frankenstein are discussed within the novel?
How do the themes shape the characters?
How have the themes of Frankenstein influenced other famous works?
Unit Goals:
-Students will be able to identify and interpret major themes throughout the novel
-Students will demonstrate an understanding of character analysis
-Students will be able to identify and interpret major themes within their short stories
-Students will engage in meaningful discussion with their peers in class
-At the end of the unit students will be able to present a PowerPoint presentation and essay identifying how character analysis relates
back to the themes of their short story in relation to Frankenstein
Unit Summary:

The purpose of this unit is to show how the themes of Frankenstein have influenced many famous works by many famous authors.
Students will be provided short stories (like The Birthmark and Rappaccini’s Daughter) that use the same themes Frankenstein used
throughout the novel such as Byronic Hero, Mad Scientist, and Android, and it will be there job to provide an explanation through
character analysis how the stories compare and contrast to the novel.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
-Class Discussion: Article on the era and Critical Thinking Questions: Class Presentation: In groups students will
background of Mary Shelley discussion during “Major Themes in present their short story and theme in
-Students will have read the article prior to Frankenstein” lecture relation to Frankenstein
coming to class and we will have a class -Students engage in classroom discussion -Assess and shows to the class how much
discussion to gage student understanding to assess how well they understand the they understand about the unit
characters and themes in the novel Essay: Students will write a 3-4 page in-
Quiz: Assess what students understand depth analysis paper comparing and
about the events and characters of the contrasting themes and characters of
novel and what needs further elaboration Frankenstein to their short story
-This will show if students need further -Students write a paper to demonstrate
elaboration on the material their understanding of literary devices and
Webercise Worksheet: Students will reflect character analysis
on their knowledge of Frankenstein and
their short story and use the links provided
on the worksheet to help them answer the
questions
-Students will answer the questions as
clearly and as accurately as possible in
order to understand the characters and
themes in relation to the short story

Lesson 1
Student Learning Objective:
-Students will be able
to identify major
themes throughout the
novel
-Students will engage
in meaningful
discussion with their
peers in class
-Students will
catalogue their findings
of major themes in a
journal
Lesson 2
Student Learning Objective:
-In groups, students
will be able to discuss
and identify major
themes within a short
story
-In groups, students
will be able to discuss
themes of a short story
in relation to
Double-Entry Journal: Students will apply
their knowledge of Frankenstein and their
short story to answer critical thinking
questions comparing the two works through
themes and characters
-This will gage student understanding and
will s how if students need further
discussion on the material
Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
(Assessments):
-Students will participate in class discussion
-Students will make -Students will write in their journals about character analysis in relation to the
meaningful themes of the novel
contributions to class
discussion
-Students will write in
their journal entries a
character analysis
through discussion of
major themes
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
-Students will make -Individually, students will complete the Webercise worksheet provided to them on
meaningful the unit plan website
contributions to class -Once completed, students will print their worksheet and bring it to class for
discussion discussion and grading
-Students will write in
their journal entries
character analysis
through major themes
in their short story
Frankenstein

Lesson 3
Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:

-Students will be able
to connect character
analysis and themes of
short stories to
character analysis and
themes of Frankenstein
Unit Resources:
-Students work
together to create a
PowerPoint
presentation that
shows the relations
between the short story
and Frankenstein
-Students write
separate essays
conveying what they
learned through
character analysis and
themes of both short
stories and the novel
-For this activity, students will individually write in a double-entry journal
-Your double-entry journal will address two of the major learning objectives:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of character analysis and students will
be able to identify and interpret major themes within their short stories
-Based on the theme you are given, how do specific quotes relate back to the theme
and the characters you are analyzing
-Your entry must include 3 quotes all cited correctly and as many sentences
necessary in order to answer how those quotes relate back to the theme and
character(s)

Frankenstein Themes: http://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Themes/index.html

Lecture: https://prezi.com/view/kbt6EyC0E9l8BCyweIT1/
Frankenstein Themes: Quizlet https://quizlet.com/170869427/frankenstein-themes-flash-cards/
Vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/195028146/frankenstein-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Prezi Presentation: https://prezi.com/aox8qsh1eeam/the-comparison-of-victor-frankenstein-and-his-monster/
Frankenstein Meme: https://frankensteinmeme.com/the-frankenstein-meme-database-2/entries/the-birth-mark/
Mary Shelley: https://www.biography.com/people/mary-shelley-9481497
Quizlet Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/45744062/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-flash-cards/

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