Free Halloween Activity Frankenstein Movie Guide (NR - 1931)

Free Halloween Activity Frankenstein Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR – 1931) challenges students to explore one of the earliest film versions of this classic scary story. Compare the style of this old, classic, black and white movie to modern day scary movies. Discuss if Henry deserves to have his wedding day interrupted by his creation and if this is an example of poetic justice. Debate whether nature or nurture caused Frankenstein’s monster to become dangerous. Finally, ask students to research the origins of Mary Shelley’s 1818 Frankenstein, the meaning of the surname, and how common the surname is today.

NOTE: The full length movie is available for free at the link below, however, I do not own this link and suggest you make sure it is available and preview the film before you are ready to show it in class.

https://vimeo.com/77974686

This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. See the thumbnail images for sample questions.

Free Halloween Activity Frankenstein Movie Guide .zip file includes:

• Movie Guide (Student Version PDF 4 pages)
• Movie Guide (Answer Key PDF 4 pages)
• A Google Slides & Forms Version of the Movie Guide (PDF with links)
• CCSS Standards Alignment (PDF 1 page)
• Need a generic movie permission slip? Free Download Here

Here are my tips for using this Free Halloween Activity Frankenstein Movie Guide in your classroom:

• Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
• Preview each question on the movie guide as you come to it before resuming the movie
• Pause at the times designated on the movie guide and help students if necessary
• Discussion here is great, encourage and allow students to share their ideas and thoughts for any question
• Discourage students from simply copying answers
• If needed, and if time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie for additional analysis
• After completing the short answers on the movie guide, allow 5-10 minutes for each essay question at the end
• On average, completing this movie guide will require about 30-45 minutes in addition to the length of the movie