Othello

Scene notes on Act II and a list of the eye imagery that runs through the play.

An AP style prompt on how form reveals the speaker's attitude in Othello's speech before he kills Desdemona.

An AP style prompt on Norman Holland's claim that Othello works at the level of heaven, men, and devils.

An AP style prompt on how form reveals the speaker's attitude in Othello's last speech with a sword.

A nine point rubric, with a grade conversion chart, for the heaven, men, and devils essay.

Lesson plan for day 1 of the Othello unit. Iago's grievance against Cassio, the beast imagery he uses for Othello, and Brabantio's anger.

Lesson plan for day 2 of the Othello unit. Iago the two-faced Janus, Brabantio's charge of witchcraft, and the first look at Othello's self-control.

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.