Frankenstein Revision Guide

Overview

• Title: Year 11 English revision guide for Paper 1 English Literature Exam on "Frankenstein" and "Romeo and Juliet"
• Exam Date: Wednesday 13th May 2020
• Study Sessions: Aim for 20-30 minutes per session, 4 activities per week

Key Revision Activities

1. 10 Key Moments:
   • Read and annotate each quotation with context and language techniques
   • Brainstorm and memorize first and last 4 key moments
2. Mind Mapping:
   • Focus on different contexts: biographical, philosophical, genre, literary
3. Essay Planning:
   • Themes: ambition, revenge, prejudice, isolation, love/family, violence/hate, responsibility
4. Quotation Memorization:
   • Write and recall key quotes and events from memory

Assessment Objectives

• AO1: Informed response and use of textual references
• AO2: Analyze language and use key terminology
• AO3: Links to context
• AO4: Vocabulary and punctuation accuracy

Sample Exam Questions

• Explore themes such as the monster’s evil, ambition, family and friendship, nature, Victor as a villain, justice, Gothic elements, and isolation
• Use extracts to explore Shelley’s presentation of these themes

Key Quotations by Chapter

• Chapter 1: Elizabeth’s significance to Victor
• Chapter 5: Creation of the monster
• Chapter 16: Monster’s response to rejection

Contextual References

• Biographical: Mary Shelley's life and losses
• Gothic Genre: Conventions used in the novel
• Religious Context: Societal beliefs during the 19th century
• Cultural and Philosophical: Influences from contemporary thinkers
• Historical: Scientific discoveries of the time
• Social Context: 19th-century societal norms and challenges

Themes in Frankenstein

1. Ambition
2. Horror
3. Family
4. Love
5. Isolation/Companionship
6. Violence
7. Morality
8. Criticism of Society

Tips for Exam Preparation

1. Begin with the question
2. Highlight key words and mind map
3. Read the extract and highlight quotations
4. Identify relevant context and themes
5. Plan and structure responses effectively

Mark Scheme Overview

• Levels ranging from simple commentary to critical analysis
• Focus on AO1-AO4 skills

Model Essay Plan

• Structure responses using extracts and contextual understanding
• Discuss the monster's nature, Victor's role, and key themes

Chapter Summaries

• Letters 1-4: Introductory letters from Walton
• Chapters 1-24: From Victor's background and creation of the monster to his pursuit of revenge against the creature and ultimate demise

Approach to Revision

• Break down the novel into key moments
• Revise and memorize key points and quotations for each moment
• Understand the broader societal and historical contexts influencing the narrative