This document outlines the requirements for a group project on Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. It has two sections: 1. An analytical section where students create a soundtrack for important scenes from the novel, pairing songs with scenes and moods. They will present their soundtrack and explanations to the class. 2. A comprehensive section where groups complete one of three additional assignments: creating a map of Victor Frankenstein's European journeys, drawing a life-size portrait of the creature, or acting out a key courtroom scene from chapter 8. The document provides grading criteria and is due on a specified date. Students must submit this sheet to receive full credit.

1. YOU MUST SUBMIT THIS SHEET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT!!!!!
Frankenstein Project DUE DATE: ____________
Name Date Period
Section I: Analytical
In your group, develop a soundtrack for the novel. Make a list of the most important scenes
from your chapters and then make a list of the specific songs or types of music you might play for
each of the major scenes. Review your chapters to make a list of the scenes then skim for details
about the physical setting or the characters’ emotions that might spark ideas for music. Make a two
column outline of your soundtrack. In the first column list the key scenes or events in order. In the
second column identify or describe the music that will accompany the scene. Focus on conveying the
mood of the scene. I will collect the CD and your explanations of why you chose each particular song
for each scene.
Your group will present their musical selections and scenes to the class in the form of a CD.
Each person in the group must have at least two songs on the CD. We will listen to each song for
approximately 30 seconds (This is my discretion). While we are listening, you must explain why you
chose that particular song for that scene or event. Also, you must include a picture of each scene.
The picture may be on the front of a piece of paper with the explanation (be sure to include song and
artist) on the back.
Section II: Comprehensive
In addition to the soundtrack, each group must completed one of the following:
1. Chart Victor’s journeys throughout the novel on a map of Europe. Your map should
include the distance he travels and an approximate timeline for each of his journeys.
Must be poster sized.
OR
2. Create a large portrait of the creature (life size, must include his body head to toe).
Use textual evidence to help you draw his face and general body form. Please be
creative and detailed.
OR
3. Act out the courtroom scene from chapter 8. You are encouraged to write out a
script, although this is not required (DO NO adlib). You also must include the
prosecution, defense, judge, the Frankenstein family, Justine, and key witnesses and
evidence. This enactment should be no longer than 10 minutes.
** This may be taped and shared in class**
Grading criteria: Total Your score
Analytical Section grade
Songs and explanations 25
Creativity and presentation 25
Comprehensive portion
Project 25
Creativity and presentation 25