Discover the stormy night when one of the most famous monsters in the world was born — and meet the young woman behind the story. This accessible non-fiction biography/informational text introduces pupils to Mary Shelley, the teenager whose imagination created Frankenstein — one of the first science fiction novels ever written.
Perfect for Year 3/4, this resource combines spooky story appeal with real-world author study, helping children develop retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while exploring big questions about science, responsibility, and kindness.
What’s Included:
- 2 pages of non-fiction text (dyslexia-friendly font)
- 2 pages of reading comprehension questions
- “Just Tick It” adaptive reading task (perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
- Extension activities for creative response, empathy, and author research
- 5-lesson teaching presentation (40+ slides)
- 5-day lesson plan with pedagogy notes and strategies
- Audio support of the text
- Answer keys for all questions and tasks
- Assessment tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
Perfect for:
Halloween or spooky-themed guided reading
Author studies (Mary Shelley)
Exploring science fiction beginnings
Discussions on kindness, science ethics, and appearance
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