A series of resources aimed at engaging students in the study of this pre twentieth century text. This bank of lesson materials includes powerpoints which explore the development of the gothic novel and questions to promote higher order thinking skills. Photocopiable resources encourage students to delve deeper into this thought-provoking text, examining Shelley’s use of language as well as providing opportunities to discuss the moral issues behind this popular story.
| The Creation of Man (PPT) | Narrative Structure (PPT) |
| Higher Order Thinking Questions (PPT) | Heroes and Villains (PPT) |
| Gothic Images (PPT) | Planning a response to an examination question (PDF) |
| Mary Shelley’s Use of Language(PDF) | Research Card Sort (PPT) |
| True or False Quiz (PPT) | Themes of the Novel – Card Sort (PDF) |
| Characteristics of a Monster (PDF) | Characteristics of a Creature (PDF) |
| Character Profile Sheet (PDF) | Comparison chart – Victor, Elizabeth and Clerval (PDF) |
| Group Questions (PDF) | Research Cards (PDF) |
| Word Wall (PDF) | Genetic Research – Today’s Frankensteins (PDF) |
| The Creature (PDF) | The Highs and Lows of Victor Frankenstein (PDF) |
| The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (PDF) | Victor meets his Creation – Chapter 10 (PDF) |
| Victor, Clerval and Elizabeth PEE (PDF) | Which character does the reader have most sympathy for? (PDF) |
| Writing Frame (PDF) | Sequence the Plot (PDF) |
| Settings in the Novel (PDF) | Summary Chapters 17 – 22 (PDF) |
| Gothic Ghost Story Essay Plan (PDF) |