Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Do Now: You see a new student in the lunchroom. How will you decide if you want to get to know him/her? What will you take into consideration?
Classwork:
The Do Now is a springboard to understanding indirect characterization - what the reader finds out about a character based on what the character says, how he acys with other people, and what other people say about him.
1. What do we know about Iago based on indirect characterization? About Othello? About Roderigo? About Desdemona?
2. In Act 2, we see another side of Desdemona as she interacts with Iago. What have you learned about her?
3. Iago continues to add more details to his plan for revenge.What more have you learned about him in this section?
Test Taking Strategies: Review
Homework: Review the Literary Terms Handout

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Do Now: You will be shown examples of literary terms. Your task is to identify the type of terms used in the sentences.
Classwork:
1. We will be reviewing the literary terms we have studied in preparation for Wednesday's Benchmark.

2. We will review test-taking strategies that you can begin practicing in this Benchmark that will help you handle Multiple Choice questions effectively.
1. Read the questions first to give you a purpose for reading.
2. Use a hands-on approach: Mark the text for main ideas.
3. Question the text and your understanding of it.
4. Bored? Be proactive!  Summarize what you've read so far in the margin.
5. Use the headings. Turn them into questions you will answer.
6. Find some humor to keep you going.
Homework: Review your Literary Terms handout!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Do Now: Correct the following sentence. How many errors did you find?
mr. Kato explained that because the rule do not effect the entire school but only individual students as a result of that rule the student handbook was changed
Focus: introductory subordinate clauses, redundancy, commonly confused words
Classwork:
Review Act 1:
http://www.cambio.com/2011/10/03/othello/
Preview Act 2
http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/video/othello

Focus on Desdemona and on Iago's new plan: Pages 23-25.
characterization
figurative language
conflict - internal and external
Homework: Re-read the sections we have annotated and answer reading questions.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Do Now: Prepare for laptops. Have your quotes ready!
Classwork: Your task is to analyze two quotes from Othello on your wiki.
1. Open Safari, go to the wiki: http://mrswillisenglish3.pbworks.com and log in.
2. Create a page. Title it:  First initial last name Othello. Make sure to put it in your folder.
3. Type the quotes exactly as they appear in the play. Use quotation marks.
4. Analyze each quote: Who said it, what does it mean, and what can you infer about the speaker?
5. Why did you choose this quote to explain this character?
6. Include an image of the character.
Be sure to proofread!
Homework: Enjoy the holiday!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Do Now: Review your reading questions. Quiz in five minutes!
Classwork:
1.  Quiz
2. Compare the movie to the play?
Which is easier to understand? Why?
Which does a better job with characterization? Why?
Homework:Select two of your favorite quotes from Act 1. Why did you choose them? Why are they important?

Friday, Novemeber 16, 2012

Do Now: How did Othello win Desdemona's love? What part of his explanation impressed you?
Classwork: Today is your chance to see the characters in action.

1. How does the movie differ from the play?
2. Which version do you prefer?
Homework: Review Act 1 for a test on Monday!

Wednesday and Thursday, November 14-15, 2012

Do Now: What problems are you having reading Othello? Explain.
Classwork: We will take a closer look at how Othello handles Iago, Brabantio, and the Duke.
Desdemona explains her position to her father. She's got an internal conflict. How does she handle it?
Brabantio leaves Othello with a word of advice and a warning! Is he justified?
Homework: Re-read the scene and answer the reading questions! There will be a test on Act 1 Monday!!!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Do Now: Why does Brabantio believe his daughter must have had a spell put on her?
Classwork: Today we meet Othello and Desdemona

1. How does Othello handle Brabantio's anger?
2. Othello tells his side of the story to the Duke. What have you learned about him?
3. Desdemona testifies to her love for Othello. How does she handle Brabantio?
4. What is Brabantio's reaction?
Homework: Re-read this scene. Answer your reading questions.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Do Now: Write a brief synopsis of the plot that we've read. Be sure to include the main characters.
Classwork: We continue with Act 1,
Today we will finally meet Othello and hear his version of his marriage to Desdemona.
After reading this scene, write a character analysis of Iago, Brabantio, and Othello.
Homework: Re-read the first three scenes of Act 1. This time read for ket details that explain the plot and the characters!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Do Now: Iago and Roderigo go to Desdemona's house. What do you think is going on in the following quote:
What ho, Brabantio! Awake! Theives! Theives!  Look to your house, your daughter and your bags! Theives! Theives!
Classwork: Meet Brabantio!

 Iago and Roderigo put their plan in action. 
Prepare yourself. The images and language they use are graphic and disgusting! 
Why? Will Brabantio take the bait? 
Why does Iago leave the scene?
Homework: Read to the end of this scene and answer the reading questions.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Do Now: What do you think this quote from Othello means: "We cannot all be masters, nor all masters cannot be truly follow'd."  Describe a situation when all masters may not be truly followed.
Classwork: Welcome to Shakespeare's Othello!

Act 1, Scene 1.
Meet Iago and Roderigo: Both men have a grievance against The Moor which sets the plot in motion.

 

We will analyze each man's character, how they plan to seek revenge, and the tactics they use.
Homework: Answer the  reading questions on your handout for the dialogue we have read in class.
Finish reading Scene 1.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Do Now: Correct the following sentence: Rewrite it. What type of errors did you find? How many? -->

--> neither rasheed or larry dont want their teams loss to suggest that team members didnt play good

Classwork: 

We continue with Triune Tale of Diminutive Pigs

Examples of puns, archaic language, inversion ( or syntax changes )

Listen to the ryhthm of iambic pentameter Video: John Branyan's Three Little Pigs

Five key elements:

1. Iambic pentameter is a verse rhythm often used in Shakespeare’s writing
2. It has 10 syllables per line
3. Syllables alternate between stressed and unstressed beats, creating this pattern: “de/DUM de/DUM de/DUM de/DUM de/DUM”
4. Shakespeare played around with this structure to create different effects (for example, he changed the stress pattern and added syllables)
5. Generally speaking, high class characters speak in iambic pentameter; lower class characters speak in prose 

 Homework: Read the synopsis of Othello Act 1

 

Friday, November 3, 2012

Do Now: Briefly summarize The Story of The Three Little Pigs
Classwork: How to read Shakespeare -
1. Understanding punctuation, blank verse, and use of language,
2. The Three little Pigs written in the style of Shakespeare or....
Triune Tale of Diminutive Swine

 Read the text and watch the video to become familiar with Shakespeare's style.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Do Now: How would you define tragedy? Write a brief scenario that reveals a tragedy.
Classwork: 
1. The Tragic Hero
Read the section of the text that explains this type of hero. 
Annotate the text.
Answer the reading questions.
2. Cultural perspective of Shakespeare's plays.
Read this section and answer the essay question using evidence from the text to support your answer. 
Homework: Finish your essay.