Frankenstein Webquest

Introduction

Dear students,

Have you ever read a story about a monster?

You are about  to embark on a journey that will take you back to the past in  Europe, in a lab….

You, along with about 4 others will take a journey back to the past. For this journey, you will need a name for your group and each person will have a specific job to do.

People will see your productions by the end of this frightening journey.

 

Are you ready? Let’s begin!

Task

Task 1 : Before you read the book: Answer the questions below.

 

1. Who is Luigi Galvan? How are his discoveries relevant to the novel?

2. Who was Prometheus in Greek mythology?

3. What inspired the author to write Frankenstein?

4. When and where was Mary Shelley born?

5. Where did she grow up (if different than birth place)?

6. What was her personal life like? Husband? Friends? Kids? Etc.

7. What challenges did Shelley face in her life that might have influenced her writing.

8. What was unique about her life that might have influenced her work? 

9. When was Frankenstein published?

 

Helpful Websites:

 

Galvanism: http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Definitions/galvanism.htm

Frankenstein and the Prometheus Myth: http://crossref-it.info/textguide/Frankenstein/7/337

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/frankenstein/index.html

http://www.maryshelley.nl/

Task 2 - Select a picture in the internet that best represents Frankenstein in your opinion.  (see instructions in the process)

Task 3 - What is a monster? Create a definition.

Use  the name of your group to identify yourselves.

Task 4 - Make a soundtrack for one chapter of the book.  

 Remember to write the name of your group.

Task 5 Choose a genre and produce your piece in groups of 4 to 5 students.

Process

Task 1 : Before you read the book: Answer the questions.

  • In group, access the suggested websites and answer the questions. You have one week to post the answers.
  • Mention the name of your group, the participants and the answers.

  

Helpful Websites:

 

Galvanism: http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Definitions/galvanism.htm

Frankenstein and the Prometheus Myth: http://crossref-it.info/textguide/Frankenstein/7/337

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/frankenstein/index.html

http://www.maryshelley.nl/

 

Task 2 - Select a picture in the internet that best represents Frankenstein in your opinion.

  • Look for a picture that represents Frankenstein.
  • Post the picture.
  • Explain your choice.
  • Don’t forget to identify the access to the picture.(link) Post it here.
  • Use  the name of your group to identify yourselves.
  • You have 3 days to post this task.

 

Task 3 - What is a monster? Create a definition.

  • Visit the links below:

 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monster

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/monster

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/monster

  • Post the definition. Use  the name of your group to identify yourselves.
  • You have one week to post the definition.

Task 4 - Make a soundtrack for one chapter of the book.

  • Choose a chapter.
  • Choose a song.
  • Post the link to the song or upload the song itself and  write the name of your group.
  • Don’t forget to mention the chapter it refers to.

 

Task 5 Choose a genre and produce your piece in groups of 4 to 5 students.

Your group will  produce something about the book. Choose  one of the options and post here the name of your group, the participants and your choice.

 

1. A power point presentation about a character

2. A summary of the story

3. An article for a newspaper

4. A dialogue using one of the chapters of the book

5. Writing a chapter as a play

6. A piece of propaganda about the book

7. A comic book strip about a chapter

8. Write a  different end for the story

9. Write a letter to Dr. Victor

Evaluation

There will be a common grade for the group.

 

 

 

 

Score

Task 1

Students used the websites properly as basis to their answers.

1 2 3 4 5

The answers are complete.

1 2 3 4 5

The spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct.

1 2 3 4 5

The answers are correct concerning content.

1 2 3 4 5

 

Task 2

The picture was posted on time.

1 2 3 4 5

Students wrote the explanation.

1 2 3 4 5

The spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct.

1 2 3 4 5

The answer is coherent.

 

1 2 3 4 5

 

Task 3

The definition was posted on time.

1 2 3 4 5

Students wrote a creative definition.

1 2 3 4 5

The spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct.

1 2 3 4 5

Students researched.

1 2 3 4 5

 

Task 4

The soundtrack was posted on time.

1 2 3 4 5

Students chose the songs accordingly.

1 2 3 4 5

Creativity.

1 2 3 4 5

Students posted the links or songs.

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

Task 5

The project includes the required elements, including a title screen and group.

1 2 3 4 5

Complete sentences with correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation, credit screen are used.

1 2 3 4 5

Content reflects planning for the intended audience and purpose.

1 2 3 4 5

Information is organized in a clear, simple and consistent way.

 1 2 3 4 5
Teacher Page

Welcome: Frankenstein Webquest
Description: Students will use English  skills to meet the demands of the tasks in this Frankenstein webquest.
Grade Level: 7th

Curriculum: English / Language Arts
Keywords:  experiment, revenge, orphan, rejected, death, childbirth, strength, electricity, scientist, monster
Author(s): Carla Manzano, Katia Tosta, Miriam Waismann, Lilian I. Leventhal