Frankenstein Reading Log
There are three reading log assignments. Each assignment will cover a chunk of reading assignments and is due the day the reading assignments are due. You will type up the reading logs and turn them in on the day the readings are due.
Reading Log #1—Letters-Chapter 6
Reading Log #2—Chapters 7-16
Reading Log #3—Chapters 17-24 (end of novel)
Each assignment will follow the same format listed below:
MLA HEADING (correctly formatted)
(Please use your MLA checklist if you are unsure.)
Reading Log #
1. Discussion Question and Answer
Create a higher level discussion question based on this section of the reading. This cannot be a simple “yes” or “no” question.
J Example: How does Frankenstein’s mental state change through this section of reading?
L Example: Who is Frankenstein’s sister?
Not only should you create a thought-provoking, higher-level question, you must also answer the question citing (correctly using MLA format) textual references to support your answer.
2. Important Quotation—One quotation
Give the speaker and situation.
Write the quotation and cite it with the page number. (In correct MLA format)
Explain the significance of the quotation. (Why did you choose this specific quote? Why did you choose this quote?)
3. Literary devices—One device
Write the quotation with the device and cite it with the page number. (In correct MLA format)
List the type of device and explain the purpose and effectiveness of the author’s use of it in the novel.
4. Romantic and Gothic elements—One example
Write the quotation with the element and cite it with the page number. (In correct MLA format)
Explain the Romantic or Gothic element (can be theme!).
How is your quote representative of this Romantic or Gothic element?
5. Reaction/Commentary
What did you think of this section of the reading? What connections can you make with it? What did you like? Dislike? This your chance to interact with the reading and share your thoughts.
Please see the other side for exactly what your typed reading log should look like.