Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding
a.) Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of a range of texts - both the play and critical responses
b.) Demonstrate an understanding of the use of language, structure, technique and style in Act V.ii
c.) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various ways in which the reader constructs
meaning and of how context influences this constructed meaning - consider your reaction to the resolution
of the play to that of the critics and the possible views of Shakespeare's contemporary audience
d.) Demonstrate an understanding of how different perspectives influence the reading of a text through your
consideration of the above points
2. Application and analysis
b.) Demonstrate an ability to use terminology relevant to the various text types studied by using the
appropriate vocabulary to be able to discuss aspects of the play in detail
c.) Demonstrate an ability to analyse the effects of language, structure, technique and style on the
reader
d.) Demonstrate an awareness of the ways in which the production and reception of texts
contribute to their meanings by considering the version of the play presented in the film clip and
considering the different reactions evident from the critical analysis and in seeking to contemplate any
differences in terms of reaction by a modern audience and that of Shakespeare's time.
e.) Demonstrate an ability to substantiate and justify ideas with relevant examples - you will be expected to
do this when making contributions to class discussion and in the written task at the end of the lesson
3. Synthesis and evaluation
a.) Demonstrate an ability to compare and contrast the formal elements, content and context of
texts when discussing the structure and content of the final scene and through consideration of the honour
code of 17th Century England (previously discussed)
b.) Discuss the different ways in which language and image may be used in a range of texts by considering the
symbolism evident int he final scene and through the consideration of the visual representation of the
scene
c.) Demonstrate an ability to evaluate conflicting viewpoints within and about a text when considering some of
the critical analysis of the play during group work and feedback.
4. Selection and use of appropriate presentation and language skills
a.) Demonstrate an ability to express ideas clearly and with fluency in both written and oral communication
during whole class discussion, group work (including) feedback and written production
c.) Demonstrate an ability to discuss and analyse texts in a focused and logical manner by analysing, and
showing your own understanding of, the scene and its possible interpretation by others
a.) Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of a range of texts - both the play and critical responses
b.) Demonstrate an understanding of the use of language, structure, technique and style in Act V.ii
c.) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various ways in which the reader constructs
meaning and of how context influences this constructed meaning - consider your reaction to the resolution
of the play to that of the critics and the possible views of Shakespeare's contemporary audience
d.) Demonstrate an understanding of how different perspectives influence the reading of a text through your
consideration of the above points
2. Application and analysis
b.) Demonstrate an ability to use terminology relevant to the various text types studied by using the
appropriate vocabulary to be able to discuss aspects of the play in detail
c.) Demonstrate an ability to analyse the effects of language, structure, technique and style on the
reader
d.) Demonstrate an awareness of the ways in which the production and reception of texts
contribute to their meanings by considering the version of the play presented in the film clip and
considering the different reactions evident from the critical analysis and in seeking to contemplate any
differences in terms of reaction by a modern audience and that of Shakespeare's time.
e.) Demonstrate an ability to substantiate and justify ideas with relevant examples - you will be expected to
do this when making contributions to class discussion and in the written task at the end of the lesson
3. Synthesis and evaluation
a.) Demonstrate an ability to compare and contrast the formal elements, content and context of
texts when discussing the structure and content of the final scene and through consideration of the honour
code of 17th Century England (previously discussed)
b.) Discuss the different ways in which language and image may be used in a range of texts by considering the
symbolism evident int he final scene and through the consideration of the visual representation of the
scene
c.) Demonstrate an ability to evaluate conflicting viewpoints within and about a text when considering some of
the critical analysis of the play during group work and feedback.
4. Selection and use of appropriate presentation and language skills
a.) Demonstrate an ability to express ideas clearly and with fluency in both written and oral communication
during whole class discussion, group work (including) feedback and written production
c.) Demonstrate an ability to discuss and analyse texts in a focused and logical manner by analysing, and
showing your own understanding of, the scene and its possible interpretation by others
Othello tries to talk himself into killing the sleeping Desdemona. She awakes and defends herself against his accusations. He smothers her. Othello lets in Emilia. Emilia tells him that Roderigo is dead and Cassio is wounded. Desdemona cries out that she has been murdered, clears Othello of the guilt, and dies. Emilia calls for help: Montano, Gratiano, Iago and others answer . Emilia demands that Iago deny he ever said that Desdemona was false, but Iago refuses and tries to quieten her. When Othello mentions that he saw the handkerchief in Cassio's hand, Emilia reveals that she found it and gave it to Iago. Othello attacks Iago. Iago stabs Emilia and runs away. Emilia says farewell to Desdemona, then dies. Lodovico enters, followed by Montano, Cassio, and Iago, who has been captured. Lodovico questions Othello, gives more proof of Iago's guilt, and announces that Othello will be returned to Venice for trial. Othello asks for a chance to say "a word or two." He speaks of how he wants to be remembered, then stabs himself, kisses Desdemona, and dies.
5.2 Dramatic Reading of Shakespeare's Othello
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044928
Does the play have a satisfactory resolution?
GO!
- What makes a good ending?
- Think of an example of a film or play that you have seen or a book that
you have read that had a great ending.
- What elements made this ending successful?
KNOW
- What features are particular to the ending of a tragedy?
- What would the expectations of a contemporary audience have been?
http://www.siue.edu/~ejoy/eng208NotesOnComedyAndTragedy.htm
SHOW
Watch a film clip of this scene in performance. Analyse the scene using the framework below or similar:
http://www.wikihow.com/Analyze-a-Scene-in-a-Film
SHARE
Reading/Performing Act V.ii
PAIR
In groups, examine the opinions of Othello presented by the following:
Coleridge:
http://absoluteshakespeare.com/guides/essays/othello_essay.htm
A.C. Bradley:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16966/16966-h/16966-h.htm#LECTURE_V
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16966/16966-h/16966-h.htm
T.S.Eliot
http://books.google.it/books?id=D_vKq_9TfncC&pg=PA177&lpg=PA177&dq=eliot+stoicism+of+seneca&source=bl&ots=DsZuMJ_6iA&sig=oCSaH1lMIxOlf92zjTXUg5YeK0A&hl=it&sa=X&ei=m_FqUNzSKYPf4QSCwIGwBA&ved=0CGIQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=eliot%20stoicism%20of%20seneca&f=false
F.R. Leavis
http://www.unz.org/Pub/Scrutiny-1937dec-00259
Feedback to the class
PERFECT
Write a single - side summary of the critical views of Othello presented. You should be able to identify two distinct 'schools of thought' centred on the interpretations of Othello's character.
REFLECT
Consider the question posed at the start - Does the play have a satisfactory resolution? Why? Why not?
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044928
Does the play have a satisfactory resolution?
GO!
- What makes a good ending?
- Think of an example of a film or play that you have seen or a book that
you have read that had a great ending.
- What elements made this ending successful?
KNOW
- What features are particular to the ending of a tragedy?
- What would the expectations of a contemporary audience have been?
http://www.siue.edu/~ejoy/eng208NotesOnComedyAndTragedy.htm
SHOW
Watch a film clip of this scene in performance. Analyse the scene using the framework below or similar:
http://www.wikihow.com/Analyze-a-Scene-in-a-Film
SHARE
Reading/Performing Act V.ii
PAIR
In groups, examine the opinions of Othello presented by the following:
Coleridge:
http://absoluteshakespeare.com/guides/essays/othello_essay.htm
A.C. Bradley:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16966/16966-h/16966-h.htm#LECTURE_V
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16966/16966-h/16966-h.htm
T.S.Eliot
http://books.google.it/books?id=D_vKq_9TfncC&pg=PA177&lpg=PA177&dq=eliot+stoicism+of+seneca&source=bl&ots=DsZuMJ_6iA&sig=oCSaH1lMIxOlf92zjTXUg5YeK0A&hl=it&sa=X&ei=m_FqUNzSKYPf4QSCwIGwBA&ved=0CGIQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=eliot%20stoicism%20of%20seneca&f=false
F.R. Leavis
http://www.unz.org/Pub/Scrutiny-1937dec-00259
Feedback to the class
PERFECT
Write a single - side summary of the critical views of Othello presented. You should be able to identify two distinct 'schools of thought' centred on the interpretations of Othello's character.
REFLECT
Consider the question posed at the start - Does the play have a satisfactory resolution? Why? Why not?