Third Grade Love: ~~Frankenstein Writing & Freebies~~

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Frankenstein Writing & Freebies

My favorite holiday of the year is finally here~~Halloween!!! I really don't know why I love Halloween, I just do! Maybe it's the spooky stories, zombies, bats, ghosts, or horror movies, which ever one, I love Halloween! My first Halloween treat of the season was homemade. Check out these precious candy corn treats!!

Now...my writing assignment
I finally found something my students adore~creating a Frankenstein! In English this week, students created their version of Frankenstein and wrote creative stories about his/her life. The final essays came out A-MAZ-ING! I couldn't wait to hang them in the hallway for everyone to see. The students were so excited about this assignment. I am so glad I searched Pinterest! Check out the finished essays! Don't worry~~~I posted links of the bubble map and lined paper we used!

First, we brainstormed about Frankenstein. I allowed each student to tell me everything they knew. We had quite a discussion about if Frankenstein was real. After sharing their thoughts, I read the students a cute story.

Next, I gave each student a copy of a bubble map. They had to write about his/her Frankenstein~~where he/she lived? who were his/her friends? what does he/she look like? what does he/she eat? They were instructed to write at least 3 details in each bubble. Many of them just had to draw a picture of Frankenstein on the back. They couldn't contain their excitement! Check out some of the sample bubble maps. Grab your free copy (HERE).

Then (the next day), students used the details on the bubble map to write an essay. This essay was a simple writing assignment. Students had to come up with at least 5 complete sentences~we're having a bit of trouble with this skill lately. Check out some of the sample writings. Students did all editing at home with their parents. You can see below how the editing was done.

Last, students copied their edited essay on lined paper. Grab your free copy (HERE).

After putting the final touches on their essay, students created their Frankenstein. I gave them a piece of green construction paper and a pile of other colors~~then told them to go create! Check out the finished essays.