Monday, December 2, 2013

Do Now: Paraphrase quotes to understand how Iago further plots against Othello
Classwork: Othello Act 4
1. Othello overhears Cassio belittling Bianca and believes he speaks of DEsdemona
2. Iago steers Othello back on course as he begins to waiver.
3. Lodovico witness the astounding change in Othello.
4. Desdemona tries to understand Othello's rage.
Homework: Annotate text  - handouts and play. Read Emilia. Desdemona, and Iago's conversation and answer reading questions.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Do Now: What is your favorite part of Act 3? Why? Is there a quote you like?
Classwork: Othello Act 4
1. Review the Iago's six step plan to ruin Othello - Movie.
2. Sustained Silent Reading: Act 4, Scene 1

Iago continues to poison Othello's mind with vulgarity.
His soliloquy on Page 63 explains the next part of his plan.
Cassio talks trash about Bianca, but Othello is led to believe he is talking about Desdemona.
Homework: Keep reading! You might try to finish the play over the long weekend.
 

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Do Now: Quiz: Summarize each step and Othello's reaction.
Classwork: It's all about the handkerchief
Desdemona lies.
Othello has his proof
Desdemona pleads Cassio's case while Othello presses her about the handkerchief.
Who's Bianca and what's she got to do with all this?
Homework: Review Act 3

Monday, November 25, 2013

Do Now: Why is Othello so quick to believe that Desdemona is cheating on him? Add to your list of ways Iago convinces him. Re-read this section of the play.
Classwork: Othello Act III
1. How does the handkerchief add to proof against Desdemona?
2. Iago's dream convinces Othello Desdemona is guilty. Why?

3. Iago plants another seed:

"My friend is dead; 'tis done at your request:
But let her live."

Homework: Re-read Act III, Scene 3. Quiz tomorrow.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Do Now: You have seen  several ways that Iago begins to make Othello believe Desdemona is cheating on him. Explain at least two ways.
Classwork: Othello Act 3
1. Othello's soliloquy proves Iago has triggered the green eyed monster.
2. Unfortunately, Desdemona drops a special handkerchief Othello gave her. Emilia finds it and says she'll give it to Iago.
Movie time: Watch Iago in action as well as Othello's pain.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Do Now: If your good friend tells you he has suspicions that your "honey" is cheating on you, would you believe your friend? Why?
Classwork: Othello - Act 3

Iago begins a six step plan to destroy Othello's marriage and life.
Step 1. Iago plants the first seed of suspicion.
Step 2. Iago hints that Cassio is not an honest man and that Desdemona may have been unfaithful. He warns Othello that jealousy can destroy a man.
Watch Iago in action; he is the king of manipulation.
Homework: Re-read this scene and answer questions on your handout.
        

Monday, November 18, 2013

Do Now:Why does Iago keep going with his treachery even though Cassio has been fired?
Classwork: The focus is on Iago:
Analyze his four soliloquies.
Summarize the key points of each soliloquy.
How does he develop his plan?
How does he reveal his evil character?
Homework: Study for test on Act 2 on Wednesday.
Re-read and be sure to review your handouts.