Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

As an introduction to the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley we have watched the film directed by  Kenneth Branagh in 1994. The movie, starring Robert De Niro and Kenneth Branagh himself, is considered the most faithful film adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel.

Here you have the Wikipedia page of the film.

official trailer

Task: write a short review of the film. Focus on the theme, the two main characters -  Doctor Frankenstein and the creature/monster, don't forget to give your personal opinions, what you liked and disliked about it.  (120-180 words)

Post your written task here in comment.

Be happy

Also this year we start with an activity taken from the webpage Film English by Kieran Donaghy. This lesson is designed around a beautiful short film which was inspired by Be Happy: A Little Book to Help You Live a Happy Life by Monica Sheehan. Following Kieran’s lesson instructions students speak and write about happiness, and watch a short video. As homework students write a short composition titled: What I do to live a happy life.

Watch the film on Vimeo.

@students: post your composition in commento.