Planning a written analysis of 'Frankenstein'
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan an excellent response analysing Dr. Frankenstein.
Planning a written analysis of 'Frankenstein'
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan an excellent response analysing Dr. Frankenstein.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Victor is presented as a highly irresponsible character, whose negligence has disastrous consequences.
- If given an extract, annotate it with ideas in response to the question.
- Single paragraph outlines are useful for organising your ideas into a coherent structure.
- Single paragraph outlines contain a topic sentence, supporting detail and a concluding sentence.
- A single paragraph outline should be planned for each section of your response.
Common misconception
Students might think that they only need to plan one single paragraph outline.
Students will need to plan one paragraph outline per section of their response.
Keywords
Irresponsible - not behaving in a sensible or responsible manner
Negligent - failing to take proper care of something you have responsibility for or being careless in your approach to something
To transgress - to violate a rule, law or boundary
To shun - to reject or refuse to accept someone
Grave - If consequences are grave, they are extremely serious and concerning.
Equipment
You will need access to the extract taken from 'Frankenstein' analysed in the lesson which can be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
"Begone, vile ............."
"I ....... this reception"
"You, my ....., detest and spurn me."
"Do your ...... towards me"
"I may extinguish the spark that I so ...... bestowed."
"Make me happy, and I shall again be ....."