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.