Thursday, March 02nd - Hello Shakespeare!
Learning Goal: I will begin to examine Shakespeare and his tragedy Othello.
Minds On: Writing Prompt - What do we know about Shakespeare? How do you feel about this unit? Be honest! What are you concerned about?
Action:
Consolidation: How this is going to "play" out.
Please note: There will be a final test as your summative task as well as 2 quizzes throughout this unit (one will be in the form of a passage analysis).
Minds On: Writing Prompt - What do we know about Shakespeare? How do you feel about this unit? Be honest! What are you concerned about?
Action:
Consolidation: How this is going to "play" out.
Please note: There will be a final test as your summative task as well as 2 quizzes throughout this unit (one will be in the form of a passage analysis).
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http://www.storyboardthat.com/teacher-guide/othello-by-william-shakespeare
Learning Goal: I will begin to examine the characters in Othello and make predictions based on specific traits. Minds On: Let's take a look at the calendar! What are the expectations of this unit? Role Play - I need two volunteers willing to act out a scenario! Insult war..."I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see that you are unarmed." WS Action: Note. Begin play - Read I, i-iii Consolidation: Discussion on social etiquette. Time to start recording on your graphic organizer!
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Wednesday, 2nd
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine Othello and the introduction.
Minds On: Who have we met so far? How would you describe them?
Action: A few more slides from our note, read I, ii-iii
Consolidation: Character chart
Thursday, 03rd
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the characters in Othello.
Minds On:Who have we met? What do we know about them and how they view others?
Action: Read II, i-ii and complete the note from yesterday
Consolidation: Question responses
Friday, 04th - catch-up and film comparison
Monday, 07th
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine Othello and Shakespeare's complex characters
Minds On: Writing reflection: Comment on Iago. What kind of person is he? What do you dislike about him? What do you like about him? Does he remind you of anyone you know? (or anyone you may have seen in a tv show or movie)
Action: Read II, iii and record important quotes
Consolidation: Time to work on your questions!
Tuesday, 08th
Learning Goal: I will further examine the characters in Othello and begin to examine themes present in the play.
Minds On: Writing Prompt - free write on GREEN!
Action: Poster activity on themes. (small groups) Note on themes and connection to real life. Read III, i-iii
Consolidation: Q's
Wednesday, 09th - Othello Writing Task
Learning Goal: I will further examine the characters in Othello and begin to examine themes present in the play.
Minds On: Writing Prompt - free write on GREEN!
Action: Poster activity on themes. (small groups) Note on themes and connection to real life. Read III, i-iii
Consolidation: Q's
Wednesday, 09th - Othello Writing Task
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Thursday, 10th
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the themes and characters in Othello.
Minds On: Quiz
Action: Note on themes from Tuesday, read III, iii-iv
Consolidation: Questions
Friday, 11th
Learning Goal: I will examine how jealousy can grow from opportunity and the power of suggestion.
Minds On: Timeline review...what has happened thus far?
Action: III, iii-iv
Consolidation: Questions and video on race
Tuesday, Nov. 16th
III, iv – IV, i
Conflict
Wednesday, Nov. 17th
IV, ii-iii
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine conflict in Othello
Minds On:
Action: Small note on conflict
Read
Consolidation: Discussion on questions
Thursday, Nov. 18th
V, i-ii
Learning Goal: (is this the end…?) Hamartia/Tragic Hero/Tragic Flaw – I will examine Othello’s downfall
Minds On: Analysis of Desdemona’s song
Action: Small note on the end/Othello’s tragic flaw and how this led to his downfall and the tragic end.
Consolidation: Discussion of q’s
Monday, Nov. 22nd
Overflow
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the themes and characters in Othello.
Minds On: Quiz
Action: Note on themes from Tuesday, read III, iii-iv
Consolidation: Questions
Friday, 11th
Learning Goal: I will examine how jealousy can grow from opportunity and the power of suggestion.
Minds On: Timeline review...what has happened thus far?
Action: III, iii-iv
Consolidation: Questions and video on race
Tuesday, Nov. 16th
III, iv – IV, i
Conflict
Wednesday, Nov. 17th
IV, ii-iii
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine conflict in Othello
Minds On:
Action: Small note on conflict
Read
Consolidation: Discussion on questions
Thursday, Nov. 18th
V, i-ii
Learning Goal: (is this the end…?) Hamartia/Tragic Hero/Tragic Flaw – I will examine Othello’s downfall
Minds On: Analysis of Desdemona’s song
Action: Small note on the end/Othello’s tragic flaw and how this led to his downfall and the tragic end.
Consolidation: Discussion of q’s
Monday, Nov. 22nd
Overflow
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Monday, Nov. 21st
Learning Goal: I will finish reading Othello, map out previous elements of foreshadowing, and examine the elements of a tragic hero.
Minds On: "Sing willow, willow, willow" - Examine Desdemona's song. In pairs, translate what you think is being said. Comment on how it connects to Desdemona and Othello. Annotate one copy as a group on the smart board... How does this hint to Desdemona's fate in the play?
Action: Read the rest of the play. Note on Foreshadowing and Tragic hero (handout)
Consolidation: Gallery walk - make a list of everything wrong each character has done that led them to their ends.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-willow-song-in-othello.html
Learning Goal: Let's all get on the same page!
Minds On: Plot recap
Action: Discussion - Is jealousy intrinsically unreasonable? Is there a kind of jealousy that is reasonable, or does the play suggest that all jealousy tends to "mock" the person who is jealous? Continue reading...
Explain the use of manipulation between Iago and Othello.
Consolidation: Reflection - The reason Iago chooses to hurt Othello by making him jealous is that Iago is consumed by jealousy himself.
Learning Goal: I will finish reading Othello, map out previous elements of foreshadowing, and examine the elements of a tragic hero.
Minds On: "Sing willow, willow, willow" - Examine Desdemona's song. In pairs, translate what you think is being said. Comment on how it connects to Desdemona and Othello. Annotate one copy as a group on the smart board... How does this hint to Desdemona's fate in the play?
Action: Read the rest of the play. Note on Foreshadowing and Tragic hero (handout)
Consolidation: Gallery walk - make a list of everything wrong each character has done that led them to their ends.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-willow-song-in-othello.html
Learning Goal: Let's all get on the same page!
Minds On: Plot recap
Action: Discussion - Is jealousy intrinsically unreasonable? Is there a kind of jealousy that is reasonable, or does the play suggest that all jealousy tends to "mock" the person who is jealous? Continue reading...
Explain the use of manipulation between Iago and Othello.
Consolidation: Reflection - The reason Iago chooses to hurt Othello by making him jealous is that Iago is consumed by jealousy himself.
Learning Goal: I will examine manipulation and jealousy in relationships and in Othello.
Minds On: Plot recap
Action: 3.4 - 4.3
jealousy and rejection - In a 1/2 page reflection, examine jealousy and rejection in relationships. Do you think the two are interconnected? Why do you think it is so easy for Othello to reject Desdemona? Reflect on the characters who exhibit jealousy in the play and record how emotions dictate action/reaction.
Consolidation: Discuss
Learning Goal: I will finish Othello and further examine themes and symbols.
Minds On: Character Descriptions
Action: 5.1-2 - Finish reading play! Pairs character analysis and share with class!
- Motives (what motivates their actions?)
- How others view them
- How they view themselves
- How they view others?
Note on themes.
Consolidation: Complete chart and take up placemat
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