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Unit #2: “I Am Not What I Am” in Othello 10th Grade Honors Literature Mr. Coia Name: _________________________Date:______________ Period: ________

Mon 9/29 • SOTW #4 • Finish “Here I Stand” speeches • Check out Othello • Reading Sonnets 18, 29, 64 HW: Read and mark Shakespeare sonnets; research and print an analysis for your assigned sonnet 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: 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 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 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 10/15 • PSAT today: Shortened periods • In-class reading: Act III, Scenes

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HW: Finish reading Act III, scene 3 (23 pages) 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 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: 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 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 Wed 10/29 • Othello essays due • SOTW 1-6 test • Final film clips: “How well do these clips

reflect your understanding of the text?

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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: Analyze the purposes and the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature to include comedy,

tragedy, and dramatic monologue. 10E1c.4: Evaluate interactions among characters in a literary text and explain how those interactions affect the

plot.

10E1c.5: Analyze characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy.

10E1c.7: Evaluate an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of literary devices such as

foreshadowing or flashback.

10E1c.11: Identify and describe the function of dialogue, soliloquies, asides, character foils, and stage designs in dramatic literature.

Writing 10E2a.6: Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence in scenarios,

commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, and definitions. 10E2a.12: Apply criteria developed by self and others to evaluate the mechanics and content of writing. 10E2a.13: 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. 10E2b.1: Write for different purposes and audience, adjusting tone, style, and voice as appropriate. Speaking 10E3a.7: Make judgments about the ideas under discussion and support those judgments with convincing

evidence. 10E3a.19: 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.

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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

Concerns/Goals Major Character?

Roderigo

Iago

Brabantio

Othello

Cassio

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Desdemona

Duke

First Senator

Points to Consider:

A. Which character seems to have the strongest personality traits? What is your evidence?

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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.

Roderigo Othello Cassio

Iago

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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 Traits Direct Quotes Othello

1.

2.

Iago

1.

2.

Roderigo

1.

2.

Desdemona

1.

2.

Brabantio

1.

2.

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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.

Roderigo Cassio

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?

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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.

Othello Act I

Focus and Review:

Othello Act III

Focus and Review:

Cassio

Emilia

Desdemona

Othello

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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2. Explain the irony of everyone considering Iago to be “honest” and “trustworthy.”

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3. Describe the emotional cycle Othello experiences once Iago suggests Desdemona is cheating on him.

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4. Why must Iago take his time to convince Othello about Desdemona and Cassio?

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5. Explain the importance of Desdemona’s handkerchief.

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6. What role does Emilia play in Iago’s plot? Explain specifically.

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7. Explain Bianca’s role. (How does Cassio unknowingly include her?)

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8. How does Iago use each character?

Iago

Othello Cassio Emilia

9. How does Cassio inadvertently

help Iago:

Desdemona Bianca

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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?

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2. What “medicine” is Iago referring to? What might this imply?

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3. While Othello is spying, how does Iago get Cassio to laugh and mimic sexual gestures?

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4. Provide details or quotes revealing Othello’s reaction as he is watching Cassio and Iago talk.

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5. What is Lodovico’s reaction to witnessing Othello hit Desdemona?

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Scene II

6. What is ironic about Emilia’s comments about the “scoundrel” that spread rumors about Desdemona? Explain your answer fully.

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7. Provide details about Roderigo’s frustrations and threats toward Iago.

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8. How does Iago win back Roderigo’s trust?

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Scene III

9. What is the difference between Desdemona and Emilia’s view of being unfaithful?

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10. Explain Emilia’ view regarding how husbands treat their wives.

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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. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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12. According to Othello, why is it important for Desdemona to confess her sins?

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13. What makes Desdemona’s death even more tragic?

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14. Explain Emilia’s repetition of the line, “My Husband?”

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15. Why is Emilia upset with Othello? What does she say?

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16. Why does Iago attempt to stab Emilia and then actually does stab her?

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17. Why does Gratiano threaten Iago with torture?

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18. What is the importance of the two letters found on Roderigo’s body?

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19. What is Iago’s fate?

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