Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Frankenstein Name: Adriana Palacios

Content Area: English Literature Grade Level: 11-12
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.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.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3
Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered,
how the characters are introduced and developed).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4Determine 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.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or
understatement).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2
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.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7
Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version
interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Who is the real monster in the novel? Is it the creator or his creation?
How do you know when your ambition is no longer considered healthy?
How can someones lack of morality affect so many people?
Why are human basic needs important in shaping the person you become? (Think of Maslows hierarchy of needs: Self-actualization, esteem,
love/belonging, safety, and physiological).

Unit Summary:
In this unit students will be introduced to Gothic Victorian literature, starting with Mary Shelleys classic novel Frankenstein. Shelleys famous novel was written
during the literary movement of Romanticism. Romanticism was a movement in the late 18th century; it allowed writers, musicians, and artists to really express
themselves. They encouraged freedom of emotion, imagination, and were against social conventions. A perfect example of this movement is Frankenstein. In this
unit students will be able to explore a much darker side of literature; they will be able to take a journey through Shelleys imagination. This unit will focus on
analyzing different characters moralities, and identifying the various themes in the novel. We will also discuss how ambition and revenge can deeply affect the
lives of others.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Survey-the assessment is introduced
with a survey that will let me know the student's
knowledge of the meanings of certain words and
ideas that are relevant to the novel.
Formative:
Teacher Lecture: small presentation on morality,
and guided notes.
Webercise: learning about the author, Mary Shelley
Graphic Organizer: Main Idea Chart ,focusing on one
theme as their main idea.
Class Discussion: discussions about ambition and
morality, and other major themes in the novel
Summative:
Analytic Essay: 2-3 page essay focusing focusing on
morality and ambition
Group Presentation: students will speak of the
surrounding influences that inspired the author to
write the novel.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities: Teacher will present the lecture with a small presentation with various slides that focus
Objective: Students will be (Assessments): Students on ambition and morality. Students are to then show their comprehension by answering all the questions
able to differentiate the will be able to follow along on their guided notes sheet that will be provided to them after the lecture.
fine line between morality with the teacher about the
and ambition two major themes in novel,
morality and ambition, and
will be able to differentiate
the fine line between the
two.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence:Using Lesson Activities: Students will have to use an IPad or computer in order to complete this assignment.
Objective:Students will be the provided websites, Students will be provided with a set of questions that are to be answered using the embedded websites;
able to learn about Mary students will be able to students will have the opportunity to explore the websites and learn about the author. By learning about
Shelley, and the influence complete the webercise by Mary Shelley and her surroundings, students will have a better understanding about what influenced her
of Romanticism gathering information to to write the novel.
answer each question.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities: With a partner, students will be able to discuss the various themes in the novel, and
Objective: Students will be able to use pick one theme as their main idea. They will then make a Main Idea Chart using Popplet. With the chosen
Students will be able to their knowledge about the theme they will provide at least 3 supporting ideas, use direct quotes from the novel to strengthen their
analyze the various themes novel and focus on the ideas, and also provide an image for each bubble in the chart.
in the novel such as love, various themes.
vengeance, and isolation.
Unit Resources:
1.) Gothic and Romantic literature
2.) Quizlet: Frankenstein flash cards
3.) Frankenstein Movie, 1931
4.) Bio.: Mary Shelley
5.) The science that inspired Mary Shelley
6.) Switzerland
7.) Reader's Guide: Frankenstein
8.) SparkNotes: Frankenstein study guide
9.) Vocabulary in Frankenstein
10.) Frankenstein Review

Useful Websites:

Webercise Resources:
http://www.biography.com/people/mary-shelley-9481497 - Mary Shelley Biography
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2003/11/11/science/20031111_anniv_BODY_FEATURE.html -How much of the body is replacable?
http://www.multimedia-english.com/videos/esl/frankenstein-and-mary-shelley-4734 - Frankenstein review and quiz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaw2aQrghck - Inspiration for Frankenstein
https://www.britannica.com/art/Romanticism - Romanticism
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poets/detail/mary-wollstonecraft-shelley - Mary Shelleys adult life