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Burning Bright Part III in Google Classroom

Burning Bright Part III

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Reading <10>
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, May 11 12:27 PM

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Burning Bright Part II in Google Classroom

Burning Bright Part II

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Reading <9>
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, May 4 1:05 PM

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Burning Bright Part I in Google Classroom

Burning Bright Part I

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Reading <7> start at 11:38 AND <8>
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, April 29 10:09 AM

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The Sieve and the Sand Part II in Google Classroom

The Sieve and the Sand Part II

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Reading very end of <6> and <7> stop at 11:38 
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, April 19 12:49 PM

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The Sieve and the Sand Part I in Google Classroom

The Sieve and the Sand Part I

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Reading very end of <4> at 27:04 and <5>
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, April 13 8:51 PM

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The Hearth and the Salamander Part III in Google Classroom

The Hearth and the Salamander Part III

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Reading <3> and <4>
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, April 5 12:39 PM

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The Hearth and the Salamander Part II in Google Classroom

The Hearth and the Salamander Part II

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Reading <2>
Left off in class at "You sound so very old."
Time: 21:25
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, March 23 1:24 AM

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The Hearth and the Salamander Part I in Google Classroom

The Hearth and the Salamander Part I

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Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, March 19 1:38 AM

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Before Reading Fahrenheit 451 in Google Classroom

Before Reading Fahrenheit 451

Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, March 16 4:26 AM

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Background Info Lecture F451 in Google Classroom

Background Info Lecture F451

handwritten only. Copy the Notes from the Lecture.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, March 16 4:26 AM

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Macbeth Writing Activity  in Google Classroom

Macbeth Writing Activity

Handwritten Only. 2 quotes minimum. Highlight quotes.
What is more significant for Macbeth's fate: the prophecies or his own actions?
Structure:
Topic Sentence
Quote #1
Commentary (2-3 Sentences)
Quote #2
Commentary (2-3 Sentences)
Concluding Sentence
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, March 12 2:29 AM

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Symbols and Motifs Macbeth in Google Classroom

Symbols and Motifs Macbeth

Copy Lecture Notes and upload here.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, March 9 6:33 PM

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Charting Macbeth's Downfall in Google Classroom

Charting Macbeth's Downfall

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Saturday, March 6 1:19 AM

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Act V.vi-viii Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act V.vi-viii Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, February 26 5:30 AM

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Act V.iv-v Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act V.iv-v Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, February 23 6:56 PM

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Act V.i-iii Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act V.i-iii Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, February 18 2:53 PM

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Act IV.ii-iii and Reviewing Act IV Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act IV.ii-iii and Reviewing Act IV Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, February 16 1:01 PM

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Act III Review and Act IV.i Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act III Review and Act IV.i Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, February 11 1:51 PM

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Act III.iv-vi Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act III.iv-vi Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, February 8 1:43 PM

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Act III.i-iii Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act III.i-iii Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, February 4 10:50 PM

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Act II.III-IV Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act II.III-IV Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, February 2 7:40 PM

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Act II.I-II Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act II.I-II Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, January 28 8:58 PM

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Reviewing Act 1 Macbeth  in Google Classroom

Reviewing Act 1 Macbeth

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Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, January 26 7:25 PM

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Act I.VI-VII Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act I.VI-VII Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, January 21 2:13 PM

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Act I.IV-V Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act I.IV-V Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, January 19 1:13 PM

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Act I.I-III Reading and Activity  in Google Classroom

Act I.I-III Reading and Activity

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Label Sections with Highlighted Titles
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, January 11 8:10 AM

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Macbeth Essential Questions in Google Classroom

Macbeth Essential Questions

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Fill in the entire square (about 4-5 sentences) for full credit.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, January 12 6:50 PM

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Shakespeare Intro  in Google Classroom

Shakespeare Intro

1. Watch the Videos for More Information
2. Read and Complete the Handout (Handwritten Only)
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, January 7 7:41 AM

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Goal Setting Activity in Google Classroom

Goal Setting Activity

Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, January 5 1:02 PM

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The Hero's Journey: The Initiation  in Google Classroom

The Hero's Journey: The Initiation

Submit the lecture notes as well as one example from the novel The Alchemist for each stage of "The Initiation" in The Hero's Journey.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, December 14 12:11 PM

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The Hero's Journey The Return Activity in Google Classroom

The Hero's Journey The Return Activity

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Submit the notes from class and at least one specific example of each stage of the Return from the novel The Alchemist.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, December 14 12:11 PM

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Quiz #3 The Alchemist  in Google Classroom

Quiz #3 The Alchemist

1. Where is Santiago's treasure buried and how does he find it?
2. At the end of the novel, how does Santiago know that Fatima is still waiting for him?
3. When does Santiago fall in love with Fatima?
4. What did the Alchemist give Santiago so that he could finish his journey?
5. How did Santiago know that an army was going to invade the oasis?
EXC Why did the Alchemist believe that other Alchemists were unable to make gold?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, December 14 12:11 PM

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The Alchemist Lecture 2 in Google Classroom

The Alchemist Lecture 2

Take handwritten notes
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, December 8 6:56 AM

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Quiz #2 The Alchemist  in Google Classroom

Quiz #2 The Alchemist

1. Why does the merchant really not want to go to Mecca?
2. What does "maktub" mean? How does it function as a motif in the story?
3. What is the Englishman's approach to learning? What is Santiago's approach to learning?
4. How is the camel driver's attitude about life similar to the sheep?
5. What is one thing that happens that reminds Santiago that Melchizedek is still helping him even though he is not actually there?
EXC. Why does the Englishman carry a Revolver?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, December 3 12:19 PM

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The Hero's Journey The Departure Activity in Google Classroom

The Hero's Journey The Departure Activity

Handwritten Only.
Submit the notes from class and at least one specific example of each stage of the departure from the novel The Alchemist.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, November 19 11:06 AM

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Quiz #1 The Alchemist in Google Classroom

Quiz #1 The Alchemist

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1. Who is Santiago? Provide 2 specific details about him.
2. Who is Melchizedek? Provide 2 specific details about him.
3. What are Urim and Thummim? What do they do?
4. Where does Santiago need to go to find his treasure? Who tells him this?
5. What does Santiago decide he will do with the money he earns from the crystal shop?
EXC: What mythical story is referred to in the prologue? Who refers to it?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, November 19 11:06 AM

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The Alchemist Notes in Google Classroom

The Alchemist Notes

Submit your handwritten definitions with video notes/examples.
1. Anthropomorphism
2. Symbolism
3. Motif
4. Theme
5. Archetype
Created by Rebecca Smith: Saturday, November 14 2:24 AM

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The Alchemist Part I Study Guide in Google Classroom

The Alchemist Part I Study Guide

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Digital Handwriting is Ok (ex: tablet with a stylus)
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, November 6 12:06 PM

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Paulo Coelho Biography Comic in Google Classroom

Paulo Coelho Biography Comic

Using the information attached create a 6 panel comic strip about Paulo Coelho's life. Each Panel must include a written explanation and a picture. Handwritten and original pictures.

Requirements:
1. Creative Title
2. 6 Pictures with 6 written explanations
3. Colorful and Creative
4. No White or empty space
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, November 3 2:16 PM

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Writing Activity #3 in Google Classroom

Writing Activity #3

1. Copy Notes from Lecture
2. Write Paragraph according to notes.

Who in the story is the "real" monster, Victor Frankenstein or his creature?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Wednesday, October 28 10:41 AM

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Study Session Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Study Session Frankenstein

Take a minimum of one page of handwritten notes while watching the linked videos
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, October 27 4:38 AM

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Ch 24 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 24 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 24 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
1. As this chapter starts, what is keeping Victor alive?
2. What is the reaction of Frankenstein's creature to what he finds on Walton's ship?
3. What do you think of the explanations and plans of Frankenstein's creature?
4. What is Walton going to do at the end of the book?
5. What similarities do you see between Walton and Frankenstein?
6. How are they alike and different?
7. What do you think of the ending? Why?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, October 22 3:53 PM

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Ch 22-23 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 22-23 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 22-23 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 22:
1. What did Elizabeth write to Victor Frankenstein and why?
2. What does Victor fear about marrying Elizabeth?
Chapter 23:
3. What terrible surprise does the creature spring on Frankenstein?
4. What is Frankenstein's response?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, October 19 6:20 PM

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Writing Activity #2  in Google Classroom

Writing Activity #2

1. Copy Notes from Lecture
2. Write Paragraph according to notes.

What is the relationship and responsibility between creator and creation?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, October 16 1:02 AM

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Ch 18-19 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 18-19 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 18-19 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 18:
1. What are Frankenstein's plans regarding Elizabeth?
2. What does he resolve to do first and why?
Chapter 19:
1. How does Frankenstein go about starting his task? What is his plan?
2. In this chapter, Frankenstein is tormented by what he did in the past and is doing now. He says, "I felt as if I had
committed some great crime, the consciousness of which haunted me. I was guiltless, but I had indeed drawn
down a horrible curse upon my head, as mortal as that of crime." What do you think of his statement and state
of mind?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, October 8 8:36 PM

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The Deal Comic Ch 16-17 in Google Classroom

The Deal Comic Ch 16-17

In chapters 16-17 the creature strikes a deal with Victor Frankenstein. Create an 8 panel comic strip summarizing the two chapters. Include both a picture and description of the picture.

Checklist:
1. creative title
2. 8 original detailed pictures (setting, characters, emotions, actions etc)
3. 8 original descriptions of pictures (in your own words)
4. Colorful and Creative
5. No white space. No blank spaces.

Events to include:
How did William actually die? Why was he killed?
What does the Creature request from Victor?
Victor originally says no, why does he change his mind?
How does the creature convince him?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, October 6 1:41 PM

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Ch 16-17 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 16-17 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 16-17 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 16:
1. What event causes Frankenstein's creation to say "For the first time the feelings of revenge and
hatred filled my bosom and I bent my mind towards injury and death..."?
2. What revenge does he take?
3. What does he want from Frankenstein and why?
Chapter 17:
1. What convinces Frankenstein to do what his creation asks of him?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, October 2 1:38 PM

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Writing Activity #1 in Google Classroom

Writing Activity #1

How can scientific advancement and exploration be both bad and good?
hand written
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, October 15 9:44 AM

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The Creature's Story Comic  in Google Classroom

The Creature's Story Comic

Chapters 11-15 are from the creature's point of view. He tells a long story about what he has been doing and how he has been learning about the world after leaving his creator, Victor Frankenstein. Create an 8 panel comic strip summarizing the Creature's story. Include both a picture and description of the picture.

Checklist:
1. creative title
2. 8 original detailed pictures (setting, characters, emotions, actions etc)
3. 8 original descriptions of pictures (in your own words)
4. Colorful and Creative
5. No white space. No blank spaces.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, September 28 5:13 PM

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Ch 14-15 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 14-15 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 14-15 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 14
1. What are the main points of the history of the De Lacey family recounted by Frankenstein's
creation? List five main points.
Chapter 15:
1. What books does Frankenstein's creation acquire and what does he learn from them?
2. What is the creation's greatest wish and goal?
3. What happens when he tries to achieve it?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, September 25 3:27 AM

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Ch 12-13 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 12-13 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 12-13 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 12
1. How does Frankenstein's creation describe his impressions of the family in the cottage?
2. What are their actions and way of life?
3. How does he respond to what he sees?
4. What does Frankenstein's creature seem to be like?
5. Does this surprise you?
6. Is the process by which the creature becomes aware and learns about people and language realistic?
Chapter 13
1. What did Frankenstein's creation learn and what emotions were aroused in him with the arrival of Safie?
2. What does he wonder about himself?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, September 25 3:27 AM

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Ch 10-11 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 10-11 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 10-11 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 10
1. What are your main impressions of Frankenstein's meeting with his creation?
Chapter 11
2. How does Frankenstein's creation describe his early development? What gives him pleasure?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, September 22 5:08 PM

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Ch 6-9 Comprehension Check  in Google Classroom

Ch 6-9 Comprehension Check

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1. What did Clerval give Frankenstein when he was better?
2. How did Frankenstein and Clerval spend the next several months?
3. What news did the letter from Frankenstein’s father bring?
4. What did Frankenstein see just outside the gates of Geneva as he was returning home?
5. Who was accused of committing the murder, and why?
6. What was Frankenstein’s reaction to this accusation?
7. What did Frankenstein do about his dilemma?
8. What happened to the accused person?
9. What was Frankenstein’s state of mind after the trial and its conclusion?
10. Where did Frankenstein go to seek relief?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, September 22 5:08 PM

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Ch 8-9 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 8-9 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 8 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
Chapter 8
1. What was the damaging evidence against Justine?
2. Why didn't Frankenstein tell the judges about the
actual murderer to save Justine?
3. Was he right?
Chapter 9
4. How do the deaths impact Frankenstein, his father and Elizabeth?
5. Where does Frankenstein go to
find some relief?
6. How is "nature" described in this chapter?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, September 18 6:40 PM

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Victorian Medicine Activity in Google Classroom

Victorian Medicine Activity

1. Read the attached Articles about Victorian Medicine during the time that Mary Shelley wrote her novel Frankenstein.
2. Hand Write 5 examples of how you think what was happening historically with Medicine informed and influenced Mary Shelley's Novel Frankenstein.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, September 18 6:40 PM

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Ch 7 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 7 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 7 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
1. Who does Frankenstein think committed the murder he hears about from his father and why?
2. Why doesn't he tell anyone at first?
3. Who does the family think actually committed the murder?
4. What is the evidence for blaming her?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, September 15 6:12 AM

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Ch 6 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 6 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 6 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
1. What does Elizabeth talk about in her letter to Victor?
2. What studies do Henry and Victor pursue together?
3. How has Victor's mood changed?
4. What are their plans before they return home?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, September 10 11:43 PM

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Ch 1-5 Comprehension Check  in Google Classroom

Ch 1-5 Comprehension Check

1. Who told this part of the story?
2. How did Elizabeth come to live with the Frankensteins?
3. Who was Frankenstein’s closest friend?
4. What was one of the themes of the writers who influenced Frankenstein?
5. What natural phenomena influenced Frankenstein?
6. What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?
7. What goal did Frankenstein decide to pursue?
8. How did Frankenstein feel when his experiment succeeded, and the creature came to life?
9. What happened to Frankenstein the day after he completed his creation?
10. Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, September 10 11:43 PM

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Ch 4-5 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 4-5 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 4-5 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

QUESTIONS:
1. How is the planning stage of Frankenstein's experiments with life and death and his plans to create a living person described?
2. What changes take place in Frankenstein during this time and what are his reflections about the changes?
3. How does Frankenstein react to what he has done? What does this tell us about him?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Wednesday, September 9 4:24 PM

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Ch 3 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 3 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 3 from the attached link
2. Answer questions hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

1. What does Victor Frankenstein study on his own before he goes to University?
2. What are his reactions to his professors when he goes to University?
3. How did one of his first days at the University "decide his future destiny"?
4. What do you think of Frankenstein's course of scientific study? Why do you think this?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Wednesday, September 9 4:24 PM

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Frankenstein Letter Comprehension  in Google Classroom

Frankenstein Letter Comprehension

Using Complete Sentences Hand Write the Answers. Use your Mary Shelley Notes from the video and your Letter Summaries to help you.

1. Why did Mary Shelley write Frankenstein?
2. What discussions influenced the development of her idea?
3. Who was writing the letters?
4. To whom were the letters written?
5. Where was the writer, and why was he there?
6. How did he meet Victor Frankenstein?
7. How did Robert feel about his guest?
8. Why was Frankenstein in the Arctic?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, August 31 7:53 PM

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Ch 1-2 Study Questions Frankenstein in Google Classroom

Ch 1-2 Study Questions Frankenstein

1. Read Ch 1-2 from the attached link
2. Answer this question hand written in your own words.
3. Take a picture of your work and submit it

How does Victor Frankenstein describe his family life and upbringing and his interests? Who
are his closest companions?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Wednesday, September 9 4:24 PM

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Frankenstein Letter Summaries in Google Classroom

Frankenstein Letter Summaries

Step 1: Read Letter 1 (Link to text and audio is attached)
Step 2: Hand write a summary of Letter 1 (formatting is attached)
Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for Letters 2, 3, and 4.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Thursday, August 27 11:11 AM

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Frankenstein Assumptions in Google Classroom

Frankenstein Assumptions

Requirements:
1: Colorful and Creative
2: No Pencil
3: No White Space
4: All requirements from the powerpoint
Created by Rebecca Smith: Tuesday, August 25 2:48 PM

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Mary Shelley Biography  in Google Classroom

Mary Shelley Biography

1. What did Mary Shelley's parents do for work?
2. What does Mary Shelley's husband do for work?
3. Where do they live?
4. What event sparks the inspiration for the novel Frankenstein?
5. How old was Mary Shelley when she writes Frankenstein?
6. Why did she publish it anonymously?
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, August 21 10:31 AM

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Dr. Heidegger's Experiment in Google Classroom

Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

Step 1: Read Dr. Heidegger's Experiment (attached is the text and an audiobook)
Step 2: Watch the Short Film
Step 3: Copy the activity chart onto your own paper and HAND WRITE your answers
Created by Rebecca Smith: Monday, August 17 10:23 AM

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Enlightenment and Dark Romanticism Notes in Google Classroom

Enlightenment and Dark Romanticism Notes

Take handwritten notes of the slides noting where you have questions.
Ask the teacher questions that you have and add to your notes.
Created by Rebecca Smith: Friday, August 14 3:39 PM