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.