Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Frank: Vol 2; Chpts 5-7


1. New sentence pattern! Yes, a new one.
2. Check books & vocab
3. Vocab review

In-class
1. What makes a good discussion question good?

  • Engages in the morals and ethics of the novel
  • Specific but relatable to big picture
  • Not too abstract
  • Arguable/debatable/invites opposition

2. What are the components of a good discussion?

  • Freedom to express opinion/contradict others
  • No domination from one person
  • Speak AND listen
  • Articulate opinion before you voice it (think before you speak)
  • Textual evidence to support ideas
  • Stay on topic
  • Everyone gets involved
  • Be engaged
  • Stay open-minded
  • Build off each other rather than repeating
  • Have fun
Questions for now ...
1. Who is the real monster in Shelley's Frankenstein: Victor or the creature?
2. How did the creature's rejection by Felix and Agatha enforce the ideas that were introduced by the books he read?

Questions for later ...
1. Why do you think the creature gave humans a second chance after his unfortunate experience with the villagers?
2. What does it say about society when the creature is rejected by Felix & Agatha for his outward appearance?
3. In what ways has the creature's encounter with the old man taught him about humanity?
4. Should the creature be known as human or animal and why?
5. In what way has the cottagers' attack on the creature altered his views of humans and himself?
6. How does the creature's connection with the DeLacey's inform his identity?

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