The first act, set in Venice, serves as a prologue to the tragedy which follows, presenting Othello's relationship with Desdemona, and indicating Iago's malice, and general motivation.
KEY SCENE l.80-114: Roderigo and Iago rouse Brabantio
Shakespeare Navigator Summary (Act 1, scene i):
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/S11.html
No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/
1.1 of Shakespeare's Othello (Reading)
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044944
1.1 Shakespeare's Othello Explained
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044943
OBJECTIVES:
GO! Judging a book by its cover
KEY SCENE l.80-114: Roderigo and Iago rouse Brabantio
Shakespeare Navigator Summary (Act 1, scene i):
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/S11.html
No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/
1.1 of Shakespeare's Othello (Reading)
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044944
1.1 Shakespeare's Othello Explained
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044943
OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss your expectations of Othello from looking at the words and images on the cover of the playscript
- Consider t1. Knowledge and understanding
a.) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of texts - considering the cover presentation as a 'text' and the play-script itself
b.) Demonstrate an understanding of the use of language, structure, technique and style in the analysis of Act 1.i
c.) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various ways in which the reader constructs
meaning and of how context influences this constructed meaning by considering your expectations of the play from the words and images on the covers, your impression of the film version (Oliver Parker's Othello - 1995) and the text of the play
d.) Demonstrate an understanding of how different perspectives influence the reading of a text by comparing your ideas with those of other students during feedback to the whole class
2. Application and analysis
b.) Demonstrate an ability to use terminology relevant to the various text types studied in referring to the play
c.) Demonstrate an ability to analyse the effects of language, structure, technique and style on the
reader in analysing both the film production and original text of the play
d.) Demonstrate an awareness of the ways in which the production and reception of texts
contribute to their meanings by considering any similarities and differences you observe between the three texts on the play that you will be presented with.
e.) Demonstrate an ability to substantiate and justify ideas with relevant examples when considering he initial impressions created of Iago, Roderigo and Brabantio and how the audience's expectations of Othello's appearing in the following scene are manipulated
3. Synthesis and evaluation
a.) Demonstrate an ability to compare and contrast the formal elements, content and context of
texts by comparing and contrasting the impressions that you form of the play from the cover, film production and text of the play
b.) Discuss the different ways in which language and image may be used in a range of texts by considering how our initial impressions of the characters are formed
c.) Demonstrate an ability to evaluate conflicting viewpoints within and about a text during class discussion
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
b,) Demonstrate an ability to use the oral and written forms of the language, in a range of styles,
registers and situations
c.) Demonstrate an ability to discuss and analyse texts in a focused and logical manner
d.) At HL only: Demonstrate an ability to write a balanced, comparative analysis
GO! Judging a book by its cover
- Chose one of the editions below:
- Prepare a brief presentation to the class, using the prompts below to help you:
- Why did Shakespeare choose this title?
- In what font is the title of the play? Is this important?
- Note the colours used on the cover. What connotations do they have and why were they chosen?
- What images are depicted? What function do they serve?
- Do these images help sell this edition?
- What other words or phrases are on the cover? Do these words and phrases help sell this edition?
KNOW:
- Discuss your ideas relating to the covers. Are there any interesting similarities/ differences?
- What can you infer from you discussion regarding the possible plot and themes of the play?
SHOW: Reading/Performing Act 1.1
SHARE: Discussion/annotation of the text
PAIR:
Start your character logs for Roderigo, Iago, Brabantio (Possibly for Desdemona and Othello also)
PERFECT:
Write a brief summary of Act I, scene i
REFLECT:
Please add your reflections, and at least one response to one of your classmates, to the forum below
EXTENSION/ HOMEWORK:
Start your character logs for Roderigo, Iago, Brabantio (Possibly for Desdemona and Othello also)
PERFECT:
Write a brief summary of Act I, scene i
REFLECT:
- What have we learned about the following characters:
- Roderigo? Iago? Brabantio?
- What have we learned about the status of: Non-Europeans? Women?
- What predictions can you make regarding the characters of: Cassio? Othello?
Please add your reflections, and at least one response to one of your classmates, to the forum below
EXTENSION/ HOMEWORK:
- Create your own poster or book cover for Othello. Cut images out of magazines and newspapers to make a collage or draw them. Consider what words you will include and why.
- Listen to:1.1 Shakespeare's Othello Explained By Dr. Greg MartinGenre: http://www.shakescast.com/ShakespodosphearePodcasts/Othello/1_1_Othello_Explanation_Podcast.mp3
- Add at least ONE comment AND ONE response to the forum below: