Science Fiction? Gothic Novel? Romance? No matter the label, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has captured the imagination of readers for over 200 years. Whether used to test how well readers remember the key events and characters in Shelley's tale, or as a review before a more comprehensive assessment, the crossword puzzle will provide much to talk about.

Concepts

reading comprehension, science fiction, frankenstein, mary shelley

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the puzzle as a comprehension check or a group activity to review before a more in-depth assessment
• Have groups critique the puzzle and then craft their own examples that move beyond the surface level of the novel.

Classroom Considerations

• Does not address themes or literary elements

Pros

• Includes an answer key

Cons

Common Core

RL.9-10.3 RL.11-12.3