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Frankenstein

Before and after spring break, we will be reading Frankenstein. In addition to reading, you'll have vocabulary assignments and discussion questions. You should also always expect to be quizzed on reading assignments. Before the end of the nine weeks period, you will also have an exam on the novel as a whole.

Your schedule for this week follows:
  • Monday - Intro through Letter Four
  • Tuesday - Chapters 1-3
  • Wednesday - Chapters 4-7
  • Thursday - Quiz on Part One
Vocabulary terms for this week: desolation, ardent, capitulated, countenance, impertinent, dauntless, harrowing, irrevocably, benevolent, commiserate, consolation, discern, conciliating, paroxysm, omen

Your assignment is to define these terms using Webster's Dictionary. Create note cards, and expect a quiz on Thursday.

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