Lecture notes

Lesson plan for day 3 of the Othello unit. The spell of Othello's stories, Brabantio's warning, and Iago's plan to use Othello's trusting nature.

Lesson plan for day 4 of the Othello unit. The storm at Cyprus, Iago's cynical view of men and women, and his suspicion of Cassio.

Lesson plan for day 5 of the Othello unit. Cassio's fall through drink, read through Plato's three-part soul, and Iago's view of reputation.

Lesson plan for day 6 of the Othello unit. The Clown's puns, and Emilia's report that Desdemona has already pleaded for Cassio.

Lesson plan for day 7 of the Othello unit. The temptation scene, in which Iago plants jealousy in Othello. Fifteen discussion questions with answers.

Lesson plan for day 8 of the Othello unit. Desdemona's lost handkerchief and her mistaken view of Othello's behavior.

Lesson plan for day 9 of the Othello unit. Othello's "ocular proof," Bianca's appearance, and the plan to strangle Desdemona.

Lesson plan for day 10 of the Othello unit. Othello's accusation, Emilia's defense of Desdemona, and the Willow Song.

Lesson plan for day 11 of the Othello unit. Roderigo's attack on Cassio, Desdemona's death, and Othello's last speech.

Terms and practices that help students read a play as a script for performance.

Five days of lecture notes on Walter M. Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz, Chapters 12–23.

Four days of lecture notes on Walter M. Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz, Chapters 24–30.