Funky Frankenstein's Fabulous Factory

12th Grade Project 4 weeks

Funky Frankenstein's Fabulous Factory

Billy-Christopher M

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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to immerse students in an exploration of curiosity and obsession as depicted in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," aligning with Kentucky ELA Grade 12 standards. Through interactive activities like scavenger hunts, role-plays, and multimedia presentations, students will compose arguments, analyze themes, and use narratives strategically to deepen their understanding. This project fosters self-directed learning and critical thinking, encouraging students to connect their insights to real-world contexts and share their findings in a virtual exhibition.

Learning goals

Students will compose arguments and informative texts that analyze Victor Frankenstein's motivations, using valid reasoning and textual evidence to explore the themes of curiosity and obsession. They will strategically use narratives and multimedia to convey complex ideas, enhancing their understanding of language and figurative meanings. Through peer feedback and reflection, students will build self-directed learning skills and strengthen their academic mindset, fostering a sense of belonging and critical engagement with their community.

Standards

[Kentucky] C.11-12.1 - Compose arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
[Kentucky] C.11-12.2 - Compose informative/explanatory texts to examine and/or convey complex ideas, concepts and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization and analysis of content.
[Kentucky] C.11-12.3 - Use narratives strategically in other modes of writing utilizing effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured sequences for an intended purpose, including but not limited to introducing an issue and/or supporting a claim.
[Kentucky] L.11-12.4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 11-12 reading and content, choosing flexibility from an array of strategies
[Kentucky] L.11-12.3 - Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
[Kentucky] L.11-12.5 - Demonstrate understanding of, figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
[Kentucky] RL.11-12.1 - Cite relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
[Kentucky] RL.11-12.2 - Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account.
[Kentucky] RL.11-12.3 - Analyze the impact of the author's choices over the course of a text regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
[Kentucky] RL.11-12.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone and on the text as a whole.
[Kentucky] RL.11-12.10 - By the end of the year, flexibly use a variety of comprehension strategies (i.e., questioning, monitoring, visualizing, inferencing, summarizing, synthesizing, using prior knowledge, determining importance) to read, comprehend and analyze grade-level appropriate, complex literary texts independently and proficiently.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Students will create an interactive website that showcases their analysis of Frankenstein, featuring character profiles, thematic explorations, and multimedia presentations that address the line between curiosity and obsession. They will also develop a multimedia presentation that examines a character's journey, incorporating video clips, images, and narration to illustrate their understanding and personal growth. Additionally, students will participate in a 'Virtual Voyage' live-streamed event, presenting their projects to a wider audience, engaging in a Q&A session to further explore the essential question, ensuring alignment with Kentucky ELA Grade 12 standards.

Launch

Begin the learning experience with a 'Curiosity Quest' scavenger hunt at the public library, where students will uncover clues tied to themes in "Frankenstein." This interactive activity will prompt them to explore the boundary between curiosity and obsession, fostering engagement and setting the stage for deeper analysis and critical discussion throughout the project.

Exhibition

Students will host a 'Virtual Voyage,' a live-streamed event where they present their multimedia projects exploring themes from 'Frankenstein.' During the exhibition, students will engage with an online audience, including community members, through a Q&A session. This interactive platform allows students to showcase their understanding of the novel and the essential question, fostering dialogue and reflection on curiosity versus obsession, while meeting Kentucky ELA standards through analysis and narrative techniques.

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