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OTHELLOOTHELLOBy:
William Shakespeare
A tragedy set in a private world that focuses on the passions and personal lives of the main characters, filled with jealousy, rage, and villainy.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Read and complete handout 2 – “What Would you do?”
You can write the questions and answers in your notebook – OR – staple paper into your notebook and answer on the sheet.
YOU MUST HAVE IT IN YOUR T.O.C.Be sure answers are in full sentences!!!Discuss…
Literary TermsLiterary TermsLet’s review literary terms.
◦Look over the list you have been given. What words are familiar, which ones have you seen before? Which are brand new and foreign to you?
FYI… you will be assessed on these (as well as your earlier handout of terms) as the play progresses, so prepared to identify them throughout the work!
INSULTS!!!INSULTS!!!
PART 1:With your table partner(s), read over the “Shakespearean Insults” provided to each of you.Write each one in your notebook and translate it into modern day words as best you can, without being vulgar or inappropriate… (do I really have to say that?).
INSULTS!!!INSULTS!!!
PART 2:
Working with your partner(s), take the list of adjective – adjective – noun words, and create a list of “Shakespearean Insults”. Be sure to translate each one! (your table should have 2-3 done)Choose the best table insult from your list.Appoint one team member the “writer” – he/she will share your BEST insult at the board with the class. We will have an insult “battle” to see who can withstand the words of William, and be the most creative!!!
Notebook Set-UpNotebook Set-Up
Staple each of the following in your ISN:
Character List – quick reference of who is who at your fingertipsAct by Act Graphic Organizer – keep track of each act, the events, characters, figurative language, etc.Theme Interactive Graphic Organizer – reference several examples of each of the five themes most heavily represented in the play Othello
Pre-ReadingPre-Reading
Look at the picture of the cover on the overhead.
Make a prediction in your notebooks about what you think the play will be about and what will happen to the characters.
Listen to the rap about Othello. Listen to what they say about certain characters.
THE WEBTHE WEBLook at handout 3 – Iago’s WebOn the back or in your notebook, write a
paragraph explaining what you think the visual suggests. ◦I realize you do not know the play or the
characters yet, this is a pre-reading activity to get you started. There is no wrong answer. Just write!!!
Be sure to have this in your ISN and labeled in your T.O.C.
Let’s Begin!Let’s Begin!Act 1, Scene 1 sets the mood for the
entire play that lies ahead.Characters – Iago & Roderigo – both
jealous. Why?Referenced – Othello, Desdemona,
CassioAwakens – Brabantio, Desdemona’s
fatherInsults Othello – how and why?
Act 1, Scene 1: Three Angry MenAct 1, Scene 1: Three Angry Men
After reading Act 1, Scene 1, where Iago’s anger, jealousy, and double dealings become apparent through his conversation with Roderigo and Brabantio, ANSWER (in full sentences) the questions on HO 4.
Each person should have answers written in his/her notebook (or directly on the handout) and the assignment should be in T.O.C.
Add the characters from A1, S1 to your character chart in your ISN with traits listed.
Be sure to complete Act 1, Scene 1 on your handout in your ISN – characters, summary, important lines, literary terms
List textual support to represent each theme.
ACT 1 REVIEWACT 1 REVIEW
Pink sheet questions – refer to the text, your vocab list, any resources available - and complete as a group.
Upon completion, each group will be asked 2 or 3 questions. This a collaborative formative grade so have your “speaker” ready. Grade will depend on your understanding of the text and ability to answer questions beyond the surface! Be prepared to help each other out if needed!
Interactive Handouts – UPDATE!Interactive Handouts – UPDATE!
Analysis sheet – characters, summary (provided), plot development (with text support), literary terms
Theme sheet - find text support that illustrates the themes listed. You must have one example for each theme, two if possible. (I already gave you several examples!)
ACT 1 TEST TOMORROW
Action and Reaction SummaryAction and Reaction Summary
SCENE 2: Iago shows “love” for Othello by warning him of Brabantio’s impending arrivalOthello declares his love for Desdemona rather than retreat from Barbantio and his entourage
SCENE 3: Military men discuss strategies and conflicting war reports as Barbantio addresses his “trouble” with Othello to the SenateOthello defends their love, shares tale of hardship and triumph; Desdemona supports his claimsRoderigo cries over the “loss” of Desdemona, Iago reassures his chances; Iago’s plan to deceive Othello is revealed
SUMMATIVESUMMATIVE
•ACT 1:READING COMPREHENSION
Multiple Choice
Act 1 Wrap-Up: Word PortraitsAct 1 Wrap-Up: Word Portraits
Name a writer, a speaker, and a leader: Writer – lists/adds adjectives to portraits Speaker – will present a given character’s portrait Walker – will add their trait to each of the characters
Make a list of 5 traits that describe each character on your word portrait. The group chooses them, the writer records them. Collaborate. Use a dictionary/thesaurus.
“Paint a verbal portrait” – “walker” is to list one of your words on the portraits in the gallery, but do not repeat one already listed by another group
Speaker will report on an assigned character after every group has provided a description.
FREE WRITE: QuotesFREE WRITE: Quotes
“A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us and for us, and who
loves us in spite of all our faults”. - Charles Kingsley
“In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.”
- Francis Bacon.
Choose the quote that sits best with you. What does it bring to mind? Do you agree/disagree? What characters are reflected in these words? Write for 10 minutes to explore those thoughts.
VENICE TO CYPRUSVENICE TO CYPRUS
•How much time do you anticipate it took to travel this distance (over 1000 miles)in the 1500’s?
•Why does that matter in terms of the plot?
•What do you expect happened in Othello’s absence, back in Venice?
ACT 2ACT 2
•Read Scene 1 – Actively complete thesis
evidence and analysis sheets!
Arriving in CyprusArriving in Cyprus
Act 2, Scene 1 questions: Arriving in Cyprus
Discuss as a class – formative grade assessed for answers provided.
Update theme sheet – record textual evidence for each one you have found present thus far
Time permitting – analysis sheets updated.
Tomorrow – Act 2, scenes 2-3
ACT 2, SCENES 2-3ACT 2, SCENES 2-3
Things to pay attention to while reading:
◦Cassio’s Demise
◦The role/importance of reputation
Active read – record theme evidence and complete analysis sheets as you are reading
Cassio’s DisgraceCassio’s Disgrace
DISCUSS AS A CLASS:
What events lead to Cassio’s demise?
How does Iago and Roderigo plan for such a fate?
What is in the end result of Cassio’s behavior?
What is the significance of Iago’s soliloquy?
REPUTATION REPUTATION (Handout 9)(Handout 9)
DISCUSS AS A CLASS:
Consider the causes and influences over our reputation.
What role does reputation play in Othello?
Who has the most damaged reputation?
Who has the cleanest reputation?
How highly do you value reputation?
ACT 2 “Wrap-Up”ACT 2 “Wrap-Up”
Take today to work with your Act 2 Group:
Complete Questions (mostly discussed already)
Update Act by Act Analysis sheet – characters, summaries, important lines, literary terms
Update theme sheet – find examples of text to support each theme listed. You should have at least one example from each act, each scene. Additional handouts have been provided – staple into ISN in the appropriate place.
Tomorrow: student-led discussion on these questions. If they are not done, you do not participate and you do NOT earn credit!
Student Led DiscussionStudent Led Discussion
One student (or student group) will volunteer as our moderator (or lead)
He/she will be responsible for asking the questions on the sheet to the pairs of peers (1 question per team)
Since the pairs will be assessed based upon their answer(s), the lead will be assessed based on his/her ability to take the question a bit deeper, asking for text support and elaboration from the responding team, demonstrating understanding.
ACT 3: The Green Eyed MonsterACT 3: The Green Eyed Monster
Scene I:◦Cassio fails to please Othello◦Iago continues to play Cassio
Scene II:◦Business as usual for Othello
Scene III:◦Iago’s plan coming together◦Cassio looks guilty, but is desperate◦Iagos eggs on Othello about Cassio’s
integrity
ACT 3ACT 3
Read-aloud: scenes 1-2(Volunteers for: Cassio, clown, musician,
Iago, Emilia, Othello, some gentlemen)
◦NOTE: Othello is NOT a fan a music, always a bad sign among Shakespeare’s characters
Scene 3 – listen to/watch audio, complete handout 10: Seed of Jealousy while listening
ACTIVITY: “IF ONLY”… H.O. 11ACTIVITY: “IF ONLY”… H.O. 11
Let’s contemplate what “might have happened”
◦if only the characters had not been under the direct influence of Iago
◦if only they had made different choices ◦if only certain scenarios played out differently
◦THEN… what might have happened???
Discuss as a class…
Act 3, Scene 3 – JEALOUSY!Act 3, Scene 3 – JEALOUSY!
While reading the act, you were to complete the handout: “Planting the Seed of Jealousy”
Today, each group will be assigned a “section”. Take 20 minutes to make sure you have an elaborate understanding of that section.
Once all groups have had a chance to discuss, clarify, develop their understanding with each other, they will present their section to the class.
Act 3, Cont’d: The HandkerchiefAct 3, Cont’d: The Handkerchief
Scene IV:◦Desdemona realizes her prized possession from
Othello is missing◦Double entendres (sexual references) about
her hands due to raging jealousy◦Desdemona proposes a distraction – Cassio◦Meet Bianca, Cassio’s actual lover◦Handkerchief is discovered
Act 3 Wrap-upAct 3 Wrap-up
HANDOUT 12: Reading Reflection Questions
HANDOUT 13: Powerful People in Othello
GROUP SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: ACTS 2-3 MC QUIZ – provide text support to show WHERE you found your answer!
Actual Summative Tomorrow!!!
GROUP WORK DAY!GROUP WORK DAY!
GROUP SUMMATIVE!◦Remember, you need to go beyond a single
answer – be prepared to show me in the text where you found the answer .
Analysis sheet update – graded by end of period! Be sure to have text support denoted for plot development and examples/ explanations for the literary terms you choose.
Themes will also be checked – you should have one example for each theme, for each act – 5 total for act 2, 5 total for act 3
ACT 4: Othello’s DeteriorationACT 4: Othello’s Deterioration
Othello suffers an epileptic seizure
Lodovico brings news from the Duke
Desdemona enlists Lodovico to speak to Othello on Cassio’s behalf
Desdemona still naïve, does not believe that Othello’s anger is towards her
News that Cassio is governor of Cyprus and Othello ordered back to Venice delights Des.
Othello slaps Des, believing she lusts for Cas
Iago convinces Lod Othello has gone mad
ACTIVITY, Act 4 - Scene 1ACTIVITY, Act 4 - Scene 1
HANDOUT 14: A Deteriorating Situation
◦As a class, we will run through these questions to clarify our understanding of characters and events in act 4, scene 1.
◦Provided there is no uncertainty, we can progress to act 4, scenes 2-3 where our focus will turn to Desdemona and Emilia.
Act 4, Continued – Scene 2-3Act 4, Continued – Scene 2-3
Tangled Communication
◦Desdemona asks Iago to intercede with she and Othello, thinking she can trust him
◦This request, coupled with her statement of innocence, is tragically ironic
◦Her conversation with Emilia emphasizes her innocence and inexperience
ACT 5: THE CONCLUSIONACT 5: THE CONCLUSION
Scene I: ◦Roderigo attempts to attack and kill Cassio◦Irony – Roderigo is slain; Cassio only wounded
Scene II:◦Othello’s early speech reminds us of his early
majesty in the play◦We believe Othello loves Desdemona but
cannot live without her◦Emilia finally speaks up, but all is lost
FINAL ACTIVITYFINAL ACTIVITY
Part A:◦What happens at the beginning of the scene?
The significance?◦What happens to Emilia and why?
Part B:◦Othello’s final speech: how is he different from
Iago? What subject does he turn to in the end?
FINAL SUMMATIVEFINAL SUMMATIVE
Students will demonstrate their proficiency with the following:
◦A final multiple choice summative
◦ANALYSIS sheets, with textual support and literary terms due for MAJOR formative grade
ESSAY ASSIGNMENTESSAY ASSIGNMENT
Argument paper using characters to represent themes
MORE INFORMATION TO COME…