Unit #2: “I Am Not What I Am” in Othello
10th Grade Honors Literature
Mr. Coia
Name: _________________________Date:______________ Period: ________
Wed 10/15
•
PSAT today: Shortened periods
•
In-class reading: Act III, Scenes
1-2
Mon 9/29
•
SOTW #4
•
Finish “Here I Stand” speeches
•
Check out Othello
•
Reading Sonnets 18, 29, 64
HW: Finish reading Act III, scene 3 (23 pages)
HW: Read and mark Shakespeare sonnets;
research and print an analysis for your assigned
sonnet
Fri 10/17
•
Reading quiz Act III.3
•
Write #2: Think of TV or movie actors and
actresses that you enjoy. If you were the
casting director for a movie adaptation of
Othello, who might you cast as Othello, Iago,
Cassio, and Desdemona? Why?
•
“Who is Wronged?” sheet
•
In-class reading: Act III, scene 4
Wed 10/1
•
Shakespeare’s “Sonnets”
o
#18, 29, 64
•
Discuss and analyze sonnets in small groups
•
Present sonnets to class via small group
performance. Your skit needs to
•
Include full text
•
Include all members
•
Show understanding and interpretation of
the sonnet
HW: Finish Act III; Act III questions 1-9;
“Desdemona’s Handkerchief” sheet
Tues 10/21
•
SOTW #6
•
Reading Quiz Act III
•
Write #3: For each of the first three acts of
Othello, pick a song that is descriptive of that
particular act. What happens in each act and
how does your chosen song “fit” with that act?
•
In-class reading: Act IV
HW: Prepare for notebook check; you must bring
your Othello text each class period
Fri 10/3
•
Notebook/supply check
•
Write #1: “What is your experience with
Shakespeare? What do you like? What do you
find challenging?”
•
Introduction to Shakespeare and Othello
•
“Did You Know?” and “Famous Lines” sheets
•
In-class reading: Act I, Scenes 1-3
HW: Finish Act IV; Act IV questions 1-10
Thurs 10/23
•
Reading Quiz Act IV
•
“Iago’s Strategies” sheet
•
Watch Othello film clips
•
Start reading Act V
HW: Finish Act I. Complete Act I Character
Review sheet
Tues 10/7
•
Class photos
•
Act I reading quiz
•
Write #2: “How important is a reputation for
a teenager? To you?”
•
“I am not what I am”
•
Complete “Iago’s Plan Begins” sheet
•
Watch Act I clips
•
Begin Act II reading
HW: Finish reading the play; Act V work
Mon 10/27
•
Reading Quiz Act V
•
Discuss ending
•
How does your work on Write #2 connect to
the end result of this play?
HW: Essay-In 500-600 words, what is the main
message of this play? This is not a summary, but
rather a connection of a major theme. Include
three passages to support your argument
HW: Finish Act II, scenes 1 and 2
Thurs 10/9
•
SOTW: #5
•
“Characterization Review” sheet
•
Reading quiz Act II, scenes 1-2
•
Finish Act II reading
HW: Finish Act II. Complete “Iago the Confidante”
and “Iago’s Web” sheets
Wed 10/29
•
Othello essays due
•
SOTW 1-6 test
•
Final film clips: “How well do these clips
reflect your understanding of the text?
1
Notebook and Supply Check
You’ll need the following for our notebook check Fri 10/3. Remember, we’ll add to this
throughout the year to provide you with an orderly notebook. Therefore, you need ALL the
pieces to receive credit. No partial credit offered on this.
You need two tabs with the following:
LA Handouts:
• Unit guide #2 (on top)
• Unit guide #1
• “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” marked article
• Quarter One Reading Packet
• “How Do I Format My Paper?” handout (unit 1, p. 7)
• Books We’ll Read This Year (unit 1, p. 13)
• Class Rules sheet, initialed
LA Classwork:
Notes from lectures, presentations, mini-lessons. Remember you should be taking notes
each class period. You will also have at least 25 sheets of loose-leaf paper in your binder,
and your pens, pencils, highlighter, etc.
Standards for the Othello Unit
Reading
10E1c.2:
10E1c.4:
10E1c.5:
10E1c.7:
10E1c.11:
Writing
10E2a.6:
10E2a.12:
10E2a.13:
10E2b.1:
Speaking
10E3a.7:
10E3a.19:
Analyze the purposes and the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature to include comedy,
tragedy, and dramatic monologue.
Evaluate interactions among characters in a literary text and explain how those interactions affect the
plot.
Analyze characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and
soliloquy.
Evaluate an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of literary devices such as
foreshadowing or flashback.
Identify and describe the function of dialogue, soliloquies, asides, character foils, and stage designs in
dramatic literature.
Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence in scenarios,
commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, and definitions.
Apply criteria developed by self and others to evaluate the mechanics and content of writing.
Provide constructive criticism to other writers with suggestions for improving organization, tone, style,
clarity, and focus; and edit and revise in response to peer reviews of own work.
Write for different purposes and audience, adjusting tone, style, and voice as appropriate.
Make judgments about the ideas under discussion and support those judgments with convincing
evidence.
Deliver descriptive presentations that:
a.
Establish a clear point of view on the subject of the presentation.
c.
Contain effective, factual descriptions of appearance, concrete images, shifting
perspectives, and sensory details.
2
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act I Character Review
Directions: Based on our reading for Act I of the play, complete the following chart. You
may use bullets or dashes when providing your answers.
Character
Trade/Title
Morals/Personality
Traits
Roderigo
Iago
Brabantio
Othello
Cassio
3
Concerns/Goals
Major
Character?
Desdemona
Duke
First
Senator
Points to Consider:
A. Which character seems to have the strongest personality traits? What is your evidence?
4
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act I “Iago’s Plan Begins”
Focus and Review: At this point in the play do you feel Iago is justified in taking his
revenge on Othello? Be sure to validate your opinion by citing specific supporting evidence.
Activity: By the end of the first act, Iago has begun to formulate the initial phase of his
master plan. For the characters involved in his scheme, conclude how he intends to use and
manipulate each one. Be sure to include exact details from Iago’s own admissions.
Iago
Roderigo
Othello
5
Cassio
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act I Characterization Review
Act I
Strong
Brave
Manipulative
Ignorant
Racist
Naïve
Deceiving
Honorable
Hot-headed
Loyal
Dishonest
Cruel
Stubborn
Faithful
Revengeful
Honest
Weak
Unfair
A. Provide two character traits for each of the following characters
B. Then, locate one supporting quote for each trait
Character
Othello
Traits
Direct Quotes
1.
2.
Iago
1.
2.
Roderigo
1.
2.
Desdemona
1.
2.
Brabantio
1.
2.
6
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act II: “Iago the Confidante”
After the drunken brawl and Cassio’s demotion, Cassio is overwhelmed with grief and
despair. Iago uses this opportunity to further ensnare Cassio in his plans. The audience
should recognize Iago’s tactic; indeed, it was the same approach he took earlier with
Roderigo. In the graph below, chronicle the similarities used in Iago’s approach to influence
Roderigo and now, Cassio.
Cassio
Roderigo
How or why are
they each
vulnerable?
How does Iago
exploit (take
advantage) of
their weakness?
What does Iago
intend to gain from
each man?
How does Iago
appear to each
character?
7
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act II: “Iago’s Web”
At the conclusion of Act II, Iago’s soliloquy reveals the designs for his widening net to
entrap all those around him. Take a moment to restate Iago’s intentions for each character.
Desdemona
Cassio
Emilia
Othello
Othello
Act I
Focus and Review:
Othello
Act III
Focus and Review:
8
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act III: “Who Is Wronged?”
First: Reflect on who has been wronged the most by the end of Act II. Is it Roderigo,
Othello, Cassio or Desdemona? Write several sentences expressing your opinion.
Next: Make a prediction indicating whom you believe stands to be hurt the most as the play
continues.
Activity A: Using the first 90 lines of Act III, scene iii, describe how each character
unknowingly takes part in beginning the next phase of Iago’s plan.
Cassio
Emilia
Desdemona
9
Activity B: With the stage now set for Iago, he needs only to convince Othello of
Desdemona’s infidelity. Indeed, by the end of Act III, scene iii Othello is convinced of her
treachery. Yet, how did Iago do it? In the following graphic, identify Iago’s shrewd
comments made about Desdemona and Cassio. Then describe Othello’s reaction to each. If
done correctly there should be a series of subtle suggestions made by Iago which leads
Othello to bloody intentions.
Iago’s Comments
Othello’s Reaction
10
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act III-IV: “Desdemona’s Handkerchief”
Part I: In order to believe Iago’s accusations, Othello demands proof of Desdemona’s
cheating. With this in mind, examine the importance of Othello’s by providing a direct
quote for each of the following characters as they comment about the handkerchief.
Emilia: III.iii. 290-320
Iago: III.iii. 435-445
Othello: III. iv.55-75
11
PART II: As Act III comes to a close, Desdemona’s handkerchief takes on an increasingly
important role. Follow the handkerchief as it travels between various characters and
explain how each character came to possess it.
Othello
Desdemona
Othello
Emilia
Iago
Cassio
Bianca
Cassio
12
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act IV: “Iago’s Strategy”
When Othello leaves, Iago continues to make suggestions to Lodovico about the general.
Iago has used this same technique before as he influenced Montano against Cassio. Take a
moment to offer a comparison of Iago’s strategy.
Montano
Lodovico
Who is Iago’s
intended target?
What suggestions
and insinuations
does Iago make?
How does Iago
behave? How
does he appear as
he is talking?
How do Montano
and Lodovico
respond?
What end result
does Iago achieve
or intend to
achieve?
13
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act III Questions
Directions: Please answer the following questions and statements in full, complete sentences.
1. How does Othello respond after Desdemona’s continual begging for Cassio?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Explain the irony of everyone considering Iago to be “honest” and “trustworthy.”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Describe the emotional cycle Othello experiences once Iago suggests Desdemona is
cheating on him.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why must Iago take his time to convince Othello about Desdemona and Cassio?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Explain the importance of Desdemona’s handkerchief.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
6. What role does Emilia play in Iago’s plot? Explain specifically.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Explain Bianca’s role. (How does Cassio unknowingly include her?)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
14
8. How does Iago use each character?
Othello
Iago
Cassio
Emilia
9. How does Cassio inadvertently
help Iago:
Desdemona
Bianca
15
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act IV Questions
Directions: Please answer the following questions and statements in full, complete sentences.
Scene I
1. Why is Othello shaking?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What “medicine” is Iago referring to? What might this imply?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. While Othello is spying, how does Iago get Cassio to laugh and mimic sexual gestures?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Provide details or quotes revealing Othello’s reaction as he is watching Cassio and Iago
talk.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What is Lodovico’s reaction to witnessing Othello hit Desdemona?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
16
Scene II
6. What is ironic about Emilia’s comments about the “scoundrel” that spread rumors about
Desdemona? Explain your answer fully.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Provide details about Roderigo’s frustrations and threats toward Iago.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. How does Iago win back Roderigo’s trust?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Scene III
9. What is the difference between Desdemona and Emilia’s view of being unfaithful?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Explain Emilia’ view regarding how husbands treat their wives.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
17
Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________ Per:__________
Othello Act V Questions
1. _____________ hides behind the market stall, waiting to attack ____________.
2. _____________ is not sure about killing ___________, so ____________says he will be right beside
him.
3. _____________ attempts to stab ____________, but ______________ stabs ____________ instead.
4. _____________ runs into the fight and stabs _____________ in the leg, before running away.
5. _____________ hears _____________ calling for help and is motivated to go and kill
_____________.
6. _____________ is wounded and calls for help, but ____________ and _____________ do not go down
the dark alley for fear it might be a trap.
7._______________ returns, pretending to have just awakened.
8. ______________first goes over to see the wounded _______________, and then goes over to see
the “murderer” _______________and stabs _______________ in order to keep him silent.
9. ______________ arrives and is upset to see ______________ wounded, but quickly _______________
attempts to make ______________ appear suspicious.
10. _____________ calls for a sedan chair to carry away the wounded ____________.
Directions: For the following questions, provide full, complete sentences with supporting
details. The page numbers have been provided to help assist in supporting your ideas.
Scene II
11. Describe Othello’s thoughts as he watches Desdemona sleep.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
18
12. According to Othello, why is it important for Desdemona to confess her sins?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
13. What makes Desdemona’s death even more tragic?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
14. Explain Emilia’s repetition of the line, “My Husband?”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
15. Why is Emilia upset with Othello? What does she say?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
16. Why does Iago attempt to stab Emilia and then actually does stab her?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
17. Why does Gratiano threaten Iago with torture?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
18. What is the importance of the two letters found on Roderigo’s body?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
19. What is Iago’s fate?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
19