April 23, 26, 27

April 23, 26, 27
1.  complete mindmap, plot development


April 27            HOMEWORK:     Due Monday, April 30

Research - conduct research on Mary Shelley to find out who she was and why she wrote this book.
a.Who was Mary Shelley?  and In what year did she write Frankenstein? 
b.Under what circumstances did she write Frankenstein? 
c.What was going on politically and with technology in England and Europe during that time?
d. What "genre" is this book?  Explain, include details.
d.What are some of the themes in the book Frankenstein?

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April 30
In class Criterion A Essay    60 minutes     handwritten

Using your research write an essay that examines the following question:  
Why is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein still relevant today?   

Use subject-specific language, include background information (what was going on in society?), mention genre, mention themes.

Criterion Ai, Aii:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal, cultural, historical and personal contexts,
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied, including specialized language, concepts and processes.