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ERIC Number: EJ481023
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Revisiting "Frankenstein": A Study in Reading and Education.
Backes, Anthony
English Journal, v83 n4 p33-36 Apr 1994
Examines the romantic characteristics of the typical adolescent. Argues that, given such characteristics, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a logical choice for introducing adolescents to romantic literature. Describes one teacher's approach to teaching the novel and assigning writing tasks for it. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Classroom Techniques, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Romanticism, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Frankenstein; Literature Instruction