Othello

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.

How Shakespeare sets Venice against Cyprus, and what that contrast does to the marriage of Othello and Desdemona.

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

The schedule and guidelines for two written analyses of key passages in Othello.

Group discussion prompts that prepare students to write on Plato's three-part soul and Holland's religious reading.

A short reading quiz on Act 2 of Othello.

A short reading quiz on Act 3, Scene 4 of Othello.

A short reading quiz on Act 3, Scenes 1 to 3 of Othello.

A short reading quiz on Act 4, Scene 1 of Othello.