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Othello and Racism: Analyzing Act I Scenes ii and iii

This lesson focuses on analyzing Act I Scenes ii and iii of Shakespeare's Othello to explore themes of racism, manipulation, and dramatic irony.

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Othello and Racism: Analyzing Act I Scenes ii and iii

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  1. Update your TOC: 114. Act I scene ii Notes 115. Act I scene ii purpose for reading 116. Freewrite: Othello and Racism 117. Homework Expectations 118. Act I scene iii Notes Thurs. May 11th, 2017 Take out your notebooks! Take out your reading packets!

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  4. Standards + Objectives Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI and RL.11-12.2 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed). Class Objectives: SWBAT- • We will be able to summarize key sections of the text • We will create reasoning and analysis for important quotes • We will utilize annotations in notes to further understand meaning Class Agenda: • Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Assignments (5) • Homework review (5) • Othello Act I notes (10) • Othello Act I Scene iii Reading (40) • Wrap up (5)

  5. Homework Arguments and annotations are due the day after we finish reading each act.Do not forget that a minimum of three vocab words is required for each argument!​For the essay for this text, you will be creating your own essay topic based on the themes we are focusing on as we read the play. As such, at the end of each act , you will be responsible for coming up with a rough draft paragraph that represents an argument you can create based on each act. For example: Othello must fight against characterizations of racism in this act OR Iago is the most manipulative character in this Act OR Branbanzio is easily manipulated in this chapterTopic Sentence: State your argumentEvidence #1: The first quote that supports your argument with MLA Citation (Act.scene.line#)Reasoning for Evidence #1: Explain how and why the evidence you have chosen supports your argumentEvidence #2: The second quote that supports your argument with MLA Citation (Act.scene.line#)​Reasoning for Evidence #2: Explain how and why the evidence you have chosen supports your argumentEvidence #3: The first quote that supports your argument with MLA Citation (Act.scene.line#)Reasoning for Evidence #3: Explain how and why the evidence you have chosen supports your argument

  6. Act I Scene ii Notes • Iago begins this scene by bragging, laying down the foundation to manipulate Othello • Iago digs for information, hinting that the marriage might be … • Iago ‘warns’ Othello but Othello is confident and confesses that his love for Desdemona is true • Their conversation is interrupted by Cassio who warns them of war from Cyprus • Brabanzio accuses Othello of bewitching his daughter, D • The Duke needs Othello for war but Brabanzio wants to arrest Othello for an improper marriage

  7. Act I Scene ii Purpose for Reading • 1. How do we see Othello characterized in scene ii compared to how he is characterized in scene i? • 2. Compare and contrast Othello’s argument versus Branbanzio’s argument. • 3. What are the implications of what the Duke wants from Othello versus what Brambanzio wants? • 3. Find evidence of: • Racism • Dramatic Irony • Manipulation

  8. Act I Scene iii Notes • The Duke and senators of Venice are preparing for impending war with the Turks over Cyprus • The Turkish fleet is sent to Rhodes as a decoy • Montano is the governor of Cyprus • The Duke assigns Othello to fight but Brabantio proclaims that his daughter has been bewitched • The Duke promises to find out who bewitched B’s daughter but Brabantio outs Othello • Othello recounts their love story and tells them to judge whether or not Desdemona was bewitched. Desdemona is brought in to confirm the story.

  9. Act I Scene iii Notes • The Duke and senators of Venice are preparing for impending war with the Turks over Cyprus • The Turkish fleet is sent to Rhodes as a decoy • Montano is the governor of Cyprus • The Duke assigns Othello to fight but Brabantio proclaims that his daughter has been bewitched • The Duke promises to find out who bewitched B’s daughter but Brabantio outs Othello • Othello recounts their love story and tells them to judge whether or not Desdemona was bewitched. Desdemona is brought in to confirm the story.

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