Thursday, October 23, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 17
Objective: Students will focus their attention on the construction and content of several individual speeches in Othello.
They will understand how what is said and how it is said develops character.
Students will further analyze their own Act's content for asides,monologues, soliloquies etc.
Aim: What important asides, monologues, soliloquies etc. do you think will make your script more meaningful and reveal the true nature of the characters?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks a sentence that starts ______ is my favorite character in Act __ is because _________.
- Desdemona is my favorite character in Act V because she wants to protect her love with Othello despises the fact that Othello killed her and she tries to help other people.
Teacher's model:
For example, Othello’s final speech is an important index of his character. It is an address to the political leaders who commissioned him, rather than a diatribe (bitter speech) against Iago—a public speech, rather than an anguished private monologue. It tells us about who he was and who he has become through his unchecked passion. It reveals what he feels in the aftermath of slaying Desdemona. Iago’s speeches, on the other hand, are most often in the form of monologues; he talks to himself about his plans and his evaluation of the other characters. This tendency to talk to himself (aside) may be an indication of both his madness and his malevolence (having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred/ productive of harm or evil). For example :
“I have rubbed this young quat (Roderigo) almost to (annoying worthless person)
the sense,
And he grows angry. Now whether he kill Cassio,
Or Cassio him, or each do kill the other,
Every way makes my gain. Live Roderigo,
He calls me to a restitution large (the act of restoring something to its original state)
Of gold and jewels that I bobbed from him (to gain by fraud,cheating)
As gifts to Desdemona.
It must not be. If Cassio do remain,
He hath a daily beauty in his life
That makes me ugly; and besides, the Moor
May unfold me to him; there I stand in much peril.
No he must die. But so, I hear him coming.”
(V, i, 11-21)
Cooperative Learning: We will use the actual text today to cite our sources
Through each character’s speech and actions, we learn about the character’s desires, intentions, motivations, and dreams. Allow the group to select one major character who appears frequently in their selected act. Analyze the speech and actions of the character and list on chart paper what each speech and/or action tells us about the character’s motivation and desires. They should divide the chart paper in half and list in the left column the lines in the act or behavior that reveals the character’s desires. In the right hand column, they should list what this tells us about the character’s desires. After each group has completed this exercise, have them create an internal monologue (Asides) based on one or more of the speeches of the character in the act they have selected. In this internal monologue (aside) the character speaks directly to the audience about her/his desires and motivations. The group should present this internal monologue to the class either as a dramatic reading or recitation.
Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.
In following him I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so for my peculiar end.
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at. I am not what I am. (I.i.57–65)
-Iago
They will understand how what is said and how it is said develops character.
Students will further analyze their own Act's content for asides,monologues, soliloquies etc.
Aim: What important asides, monologues, soliloquies etc. do you think will make your script more meaningful and reveal the true nature of the characters?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks a sentence that starts ______ is my favorite character in Act __ is because _________.
- Desdemona is my favorite character in Act V because she wants to protect her love with Othello despises the fact that Othello killed her and she tries to help other people.
Teacher's model:
For example, Othello’s final speech is an important index of his character. It is an address to the political leaders who commissioned him, rather than a diatribe (bitter speech) against Iago—a public speech, rather than an anguished private monologue. It tells us about who he was and who he has become through his unchecked passion. It reveals what he feels in the aftermath of slaying Desdemona. Iago’s speeches, on the other hand, are most often in the form of monologues; he talks to himself about his plans and his evaluation of the other characters. This tendency to talk to himself (aside) may be an indication of both his madness and his malevolence (having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred/ productive of harm or evil). For example :
“I have rubbed this young quat (Roderigo) almost to (annoying worthless person)
the sense,
And he grows angry. Now whether he kill Cassio,
Or Cassio him, or each do kill the other,
Every way makes my gain. Live Roderigo,
He calls me to a restitution large (the act of restoring something to its original state)
Of gold and jewels that I bobbed from him (to gain by fraud,cheating)
As gifts to Desdemona.
It must not be. If Cassio do remain,
He hath a daily beauty in his life
That makes me ugly; and besides, the Moor
May unfold me to him; there I stand in much peril.
No he must die. But so, I hear him coming.”
(V, i, 11-21)
Cooperative Learning: We will use the actual text today to cite our sources
Through each character’s speech and actions, we learn about the character’s desires, intentions, motivations, and dreams. Allow the group to select one major character who appears frequently in their selected act. Analyze the speech and actions of the character and list on chart paper what each speech and/or action tells us about the character’s motivation and desires. They should divide the chart paper in half and list in the left column the lines in the act or behavior that reveals the character’s desires. In the right hand column, they should list what this tells us about the character’s desires. After each group has completed this exercise, have them create an internal monologue (Asides) based on one or more of the speeches of the character in the act they have selected. In this internal monologue (aside) the character speaks directly to the audience about her/his desires and motivations. The group should present this internal monologue to the class either as a dramatic reading or recitation.
Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.
In following him I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so for my peculiar end.
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at. I am not what I am. (I.i.57–65)
-Iago
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Recap of October 10
Manager- Juanita Trujillo 10/10/08
Group Members- Stephanie Hernandez, Stephanie Jacovina
On Friday we went over the script and discussed that we were going to split Act V into 3 parts so each of us a write a piece of the act. So Stephanie H. was going to finish Act V Scene I and Act V Scene II were going to be split in half. So Stephanie J. was going to write the first half and I was going write the other half of scene II. Our homework for the weekend was Stephanie H. was going to fix the cast of characters sheet, Stephanie was to fix the cover sheet and I was to do the student page. All of us had to also finish our parts of the script and also to add at least 3 pictures on each page.
Group Members- Stephanie Hernandez, Stephanie Jacovina
On Friday we went over the script and discussed that we were going to split Act V into 3 parts so each of us a write a piece of the act. So Stephanie H. was going to finish Act V Scene I and Act V Scene II were going to be split in half. So Stephanie J. was going to write the first half and I was going write the other half of scene II. Our homework for the weekend was Stephanie H. was going to fix the cast of characters sheet, Stephanie was to fix the cover sheet and I was to do the student page. All of us had to also finish our parts of the script and also to add at least 3 pictures on each page.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Setting
The images below can represent the scene when Roderigo tries to ambush Cassio. It can also represent the scene when Roderigo and Cassio fight each other.
http://carboncopy.hobix.com/archives/path.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/JamieLynn7/images/path.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/cleveland/1/0/h/3/-/-/woodlandgarden.jpg
The images below can represent Desdemona’s bedchamber.
http://www.venere.com/img/hotel/6/9/3/4/244396/image_room_double_classic_1.jpg
http://images.magellanvacations.com/images/roomtypes/NewYorkCity-St--Regis-Hotel--New-York-Grand-Luxe-Room-stregisnewyorkgrandluxeroom.jpg
http://www.concierge.com/images/cnt/lists/goldlist/usa/newyork/newyork/mandarinoriental-ny/newyork_hotel_002p.jpg
http://explorerpod.com/images/vita_master_br_for_post.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/JamieLynn7/images/path.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/cleveland/1/0/h/3/-/-/woodlandgarden.jpg
The images below can represent Desdemona’s bedchamber.
http://www.venere.com/img/hotel/6/9/3/4/244396/image_room_double_classic_1.jpg
http://images.magellanvacations.com/images/roomtypes/NewYorkCity-St--Regis-Hotel--New-York-Grand-Luxe-Room-stregisnewyorkgrandluxeroom.jpg
http://www.concierge.com/images/cnt/lists/goldlist/usa/newyork/newyork/mandarinoriental-ny/newyork_hotel_002p.jpg
http://explorerpod.com/images/vita_master_br_for_post.jpg
October 7
Objective: Students will apply prior knowledge of Setting and Characterization to the context of Othello
Aim: What images appropriately represent the various settings and characters in Othello?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks...My favorite character is....and state why.
-My favorite character is Desedemona becasuse she is a very strong woman. She is loving and loyal person. She tried to help Cassio so he can get Othello's trust back. She refused to tell Emilia that Othello killed her because she didn't want her love to suffer and she wanted to keep her husband happy.
Aim: What images appropriately represent the various settings and characters in Othello?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks...My favorite character is....and state why.
-My favorite character is Desedemona becasuse she is a very strong woman. She is loving and loyal person. She tried to help Cassio so he can get Othello's trust back. She refused to tell Emilia that Othello killed her because she didn't want her love to suffer and she wanted to keep her husband happy.
Friday, October 3, 2008
October 3
Objective: Students will understand how multiple levels of meaning are conveyed in a text.
Students will apply prior knowledge of the literary device Theme, and Setting to the plot of Shakespeare's Othello
Aim: What are the various themes that we can apply to Shakespeare's Othelloand what settings do you think are appropriate to represent the settings in your act?
Do Now: Write a paragraph on what you think is an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello
- I think that an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello will be revenge. I think that because Iago wanted to get revenge on Othello. Iago is messing around with the people around him. He mess around with Cassio because Othello chose him to be lieutenant. He messed around with Othello's marriage and he also got into his head.
Mini Lesson: Recall the literary term Theme
A work's theme is its main, controlling idea: its central insight or understanding about life. The theme of a literary work my be implied or stated.
Tips for Stating the Theme of a Literary Work
Express the theme as a complete statement, not a word or phrase.
The theme should be a generalization, but not too broad or specific. Be sure your statement is supported by setting, tone, plot, and symbolism.
Avoid words like always, never, all, or none.
Do not express the theme as a cliché or moral, unless the story is designed to be instructive.
Cooperative Learning:
Select one of the following themes and in another paragraph or two state why your selection best fits this play:
The major themes of Othello are:
Students will apply prior knowledge of the literary device Theme, and Setting to the plot of Shakespeare's Othello
Aim: What are the various themes that we can apply to Shakespeare's Othelloand what settings do you think are appropriate to represent the settings in your act?
Do Now: Write a paragraph on what you think is an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello
- I think that an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello will be revenge. I think that because Iago wanted to get revenge on Othello. Iago is messing around with the people around him. He mess around with Cassio because Othello chose him to be lieutenant. He messed around with Othello's marriage and he also got into his head.
Mini Lesson: Recall the literary term Theme
A work's theme is its main, controlling idea: its central insight or understanding about life. The theme of a literary work my be implied or stated.
Tips for Stating the Theme of a Literary Work
Express the theme as a complete statement, not a word or phrase.
The theme should be a generalization, but not too broad or specific. Be sure your statement is supported by setting, tone, plot, and symbolism.
Avoid words like always, never, all, or none.
Do not express the theme as a cliché or moral, unless the story is designed to be instructive.
Cooperative Learning:
Select one of the following themes and in another paragraph or two state why your selection best fits this play:
The major themes of Othello are:
- appearance and reality,
- society's treatment of the outsider; and
- jealousy
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Othello Project
We selected characters to play in Act V of William Shakespeare's OTHELLO.
Othello- Denzel Washington
Desdemona- Julia Roberts
Iago- Johnny Depp
Cassio- Keanu Reeves
Roderigo- Russell Crowe
Bianca- Miley Cyrus
Emilia-Hayden Panettiere
Gratiano-Leonardo DiCaprio
Ladovico- Matt Damon
Montano- Ben Affleck
Click on the actor's name to go to their picture.
Othello- Denzel Washington
Desdemona- Julia Roberts
Iago- Johnny Depp
Cassio- Keanu Reeves
Roderigo- Russell Crowe
Bianca- Miley Cyrus
Emilia-Hayden Panettiere
Gratiano-Leonardo DiCaprio
Ladovico- Matt Damon
Montano- Ben Affleck
Click on the actor's name to go to their picture.
Recap of October 2.
Today I was the manager. Toady we look over the scences in Act V and checked which characters are in the act. We made our final decison on the actors and actresses that are going to play in our Othello. Our Homework today was just to update our blogs with the actors and actresses that are going to be in our Othello.
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