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The World of Frankenstein

10th Grade
English
Lesson length: 90 minutes, or one class period
Analyze Learners
Total number of students: 22
Male students: 10
Female students: 12
Students with low learning skills: 2
ESL Student:1
Hearing Impaired: 0
SPL IEP: 4
Visual/Spatial learners (approximately 1/3 of students)
Kinesthetic learners (approximately 1/3 of students)
Verbal/linguistic learners (two to three students)
Interpersonal learners (one or two students)
Logical/Mathematical (one or two students)
State Objectives
SOL 10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning
activities by
a. Assuming responsibility for a specific group task to present on a location from
Frankenstein
b. Collaborate to create a presentation on the location assigned to their group
c. Report on findings to class
SOL 10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures
and eras by
SOL 10.8 -The student will make sense of information gathered and use technology as a
tool to research
Select Media, Materials, and Methods
Media:
Laptop cart with internet access
Smartboard
Materials:
Handout on activity
Paper

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Pen/Pencil
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Methods
Whole group review of Frankenstein the novel
Whole group instruction of small group activity
Whole group introduction of how to use Google earth
Small Group Activity
Small groups present on findings
Utilize Media, Materials, and Methods
Media:
22 Laptops with internet access- will be used to access Google earth and to research for
small group activity.
1 Smartboard to be used to demonstrate usage of Google earth and allow students to
present on.
Materials:
Paper- to be used for students to take notes on the location assigned to their group and
plan presentation
Pen/Pencil- to use to take notes with
Handout- explains assignment and gives space for students to answer questions as well as
plan their presentation
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley- to be used for research on small group activity
Methods:
Whole Group review- TTW utilize summary video found on shmoop tube
Whole Group Instruction on small group activities TTW review handout on small group
activity and explain procedures to successfully complete. TTW divide class into small
groups of three or four and assign each group a location. TTW inform students that they will
have 45 minutes to prepare their presentation
Whole Group instruction on Google earth TTW utilize Google earth to locate one of the
locations as an example to show students how to use Google earth
Small Group Centers TSW work within small group to locate their location and fill out
handout in order to present to class the groups findings
Small Group Presentations- TSW present their findings by using the answers on the
handout to share their information with the class.
Require Learner Participation
Whole Group Review:
During this time TTW call for attention from the class and ask the students to recall their
readings and past discussions on Frankenstein. TTW ask students to mentally note when

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locations are named within the video as it will help them complete their task for today.TTW
then will play the video. TSW be engaged because the video is short and interesting.
Whole Group Instruction on Small Group Activity:
TTW review handout given to each student on the small group activity. TSW pay attention to
understand what they are going to be expected to complete. TTW count off students in
groups of three or four making six groups in total. TTW go through list of locations (Geneva,
Switzerland; Ingolstadt, Germany; Mont Blanc; Orkney Islands, Scotland; North Pole
Chamounix, Switzerland) and ask students on the groups preference. TSW be engaged as
they will want to participate in order to present on the location of their choosing.
Whole Group Instruction of Google Earth:
TTW go to google earth in web browser and ask students to choose one of the locations as
an example to demonstrate how to use Google Earth. TSW be engaged because they are
allowed to choose which location TTW use to demonstrate Google Earth. TTW make sure
that the students are following along step by step on their own laptops.
Small Group Activities:
TSW work in groups of three or four to answer questions and prepare information to present
to the class. The groups will be given 45 minutes to complete their task.

The groups will focus on these six locations

o Geneva, Switzerland
o Ingolstadt, Germany
o Mont Blanc
o Orkney Islands, Scotland
o North Pole
o Chamounix, Switzerland
For Each location the group will take note of
o Physical characteristics of the location (smoothness of terrain, vegetation, climate
according to photo)
o The general mood of the location according to appearance and description of location
in novel
o Scenes that occur at the location
o Shelleys reasoning on choosing the location for the scenes that happen at the
location

Small Group Presentations

TSW come up in groups and each individual will report on one or more portion(s) of
research done on the handout. TSW also demonstrate capability of using google earth by
showing the class the location assigned to them on the smartboard for the class to see.
Evaluate & Revise

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Student Performance:
The students will be evaluated on the completion of the handout and on the presentation of
the group for a class participation grade.
Instructor Performance:
During the time given for the students to complete their group activities TTW evaluate which
students have a grasp on how to use Google Earth and if the students are participating
within the group. If a group is having low communication and seems disengaged TTW ask
questions and help the group get back on track with completing the task. TTW also answer
questions on a as needed basis.
Media Performance:
The media that was used is only useful if it allows users to locate locations. If Google Earth
allows the students and teacher to access its capabilities it is successful.

References
Shmoop Editorial Team. (2008). Frankenstein Summary Video - Shmoop. Retrieved December
01, 2016, from http://www.shmoop.com/video/frankenstein-summary