Photograph of the book cover of “Frankenstein”
Selection 1 Overview
  • Build Background

  • Language & Grammar

    Describe People and Places

    Use Adjectives

  • Prepare to Read

    Learn Key Vocabulary

    Learn a Reading Strategy

    Visualize

  • Read and Write

    Focus on Genre

    Fantasy

    Apply the Reading Strategy

    Visualize

    Critical Thinking

    Reading Fluency

    Read with Expression

    Vocabulary Review

    Write About the Guiding Question

  • Connect Across the Curriculum

    Literary Analysis

    Analyze Character Development

    Analyze Theme

    Vocabulary Study

    Use Word Parts

    Research/Writing

    Research a Time Period

    Language and Grammar

    Describe People and Places

    Writing and Grammar

    Write About a Creepy Situation

Build Background
See Familiar Characters

Horror characters like Frankenstein’s monster and Godzilla are featured in many stories. What makes them so popular?

Connect

Reaction Chart Make a chart to show how different story characters make you feel. List the characters from stories, books, and movies. Draw a face to record your reaction. Share your chart and explain it.

Reaction Chart

Reaction Chart