Introduce your students to the shadowy world of Gothic fiction through this fully resourced scheme focused on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the genre’s enduring features. This high-challenge, 3–4 week unit blends literary analysis, Gothic conventions, context, and creative writing — ideal for preparing students for GCSE-level language and literature.
60+ slide Gothic Booklet PowerPoint including:
- Introduction to the Gothic genre
- Core extracts from Frankenstein with scaffolded annotation
- Key motifs: isolation, monstrosity, ambition, the sublime
- Language and structure analysis tasks
- Creative and narrative writing tasks
- Gothic-themed vocabulary building and oracy discussion prompts
- Contextual integration: Romanticism, Shelley’s life, Enlightenment vs Emotion
- KS3 English (Year 7, 8 or 9)
- Pre-GCSE literature or creative writing focus
- Thematic learning units: fear, power, humanity, identity
- Fully scaffolded writing frames and peer/self-assessment
- Independent project task: design a Gothic character or reimagine the monster
- Opportunities for cross-curricular links (Science, RE, History)
- Differentiated stretch and support for high and lower prior attainers
Format: Editable Word & PowerPoint
Recommended Duration: 3–4 weeks (12–15 lessons)
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This scheme brings the Gothic genre to life in a way that truly captivates students. The balance of literary analysis, context, and creative writing is pitch-perfect, and the scaffolding allows all learners to access complex ideas. Our students loved exploring Shelley’s Frankenstein, and the creative tasks sparked some of the best writing we’ve seen all year. An excellent foundation for GCSE!
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