Frankenstein Continued!!!

Frankenstein Continued!!!

by Mrs. Deidra Wright

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Are you keeping up with your reading for Frankenstein? And if not why not? 

​Scientist Clone Human Embryos to Make Stem Cells

​By Rob Stein and M. Douclef

​What: So, scientist have been interested in harnesting the power of stem cells which are....

hich are undifferentiated, selfreplicating cells that are capable of becoming differentiated cells within an organism. Pluripotent stem cells, which include embryonic stem cells, are capable of giving rise to any cell in an organism.

​Why is it important? Scientist believe that learning more about stem cells will lead to the development of treatments and cures for diseases but is it ETHICAL!!! 

In 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush signed an executive order restricting federal funding for research on stem cells obtained from human embryos; in 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama overturned the ban. As you read, take notes on the different viewpoints expressed on the subject of stem cell researchWh

How does it connect to Frankenstein? Think about the consequences and controversies  surrounding scientific advancement and think about the problems that the Creature encounters due to Frankenstein's intent on creating life . 

​Before we read!!!

​Let's Make a prediction!!!

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Scientist Clone Human Embryos to Make Stem Cells

​By Rob Stein and M. Douclef

Make a prediction about the text based on what they know about it before reading:

What does the title suggest the story or article might be about?

What do you know about the author, if anything?

Have you read anything by this author before?

Answer the above questions below! 

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First Reading Activity!!

Write down three(3) vocabulary words, define them, and write a synonym below

​Why are we reading this?

​1. Think about: How do the ethical questions brought up in the informational text about cloning compare to the ethical questions that surround Frankenstein and his decision to create life in the book.

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​2. Practice our summarization skills.

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​3. Analyze the development of ideas and identify the authors purpose.

Steps to Reading Success!​

1. Splash the TRASH!! Read through the questions and eliminate the responses that are surely incorrect.

2. Jail the Details!!!: Break down the question. Underline key word, and circle what is important: This helps you to comprehend what is being asked. ​

3. Rewrite it!!: Rewrite the question in your own words and answer the question before selecting an answer.

4. Read the text 3 times!!!

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes this article?

• A group of scientists recently generated embryonic stem cells through cloning, which may help cure many diseases, though the process raises serious ethical concerns

• Stem cell research has long been hindered by controversy and repeated attempts to publish falsified data and experiments.

• Several scientists have already begun attempting to generate living human clones, and the generation of embryonic stem cells provides a vital steppingstone to their efforts.

• The most powerful criticism of stem cell research revolves around the fact that it necessarily and universally involves destroying human embryos.

Multiple Select

Which TWO phrases from the text best support the answer to Part A?

• “The researchers showed that the resulting embryos could develop to a stage where they could produce healthy stem cells containing the genes from the skin cells” (Paragraph 16)

• “But every previous attempt ended in failure or fraud, leading many scientists to

  wonder if the goal might be impossible to reach.” (Paragraph 8)

• “The work drew immediate criticism because of ethical concerns.” (Paragraph 17)

• “But beyond that, the creation and destruction of a human embryo is morally repugnant to people who believe an embryo has the same moral standing as a human being.” (Paragraph 19)

• “’This raises serious problems because it is the first actual human cloning,’ Sulmasy says.” (Paragraph 22)

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How does Paragraph 25 contribute to the development of the ideas presented in the article?

Write your response.

Multiple Choice

How does Paragraph 25 contribute to the development of the ideas presented in the article?

• It demonstrates that the use of human embryos represents a very small subsection of stem cell research.

• It proves that stem cell therapies are not worth objecting to since we are still so far from being able to use them in human patients

• It shows that many researchers are unfairly dismissive of legitimate ethical concerns.

• It advances the idea that the potential pros of stem cell research outweigh the cons.

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What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article? Cite evidence from the text in your response.