Othello: KWBAT demonstrate understanding of central ideas/themes that drive the plot of the play

Agenda

• Act it Out: The girlfriend, The lover, and The friend
• Who's Who?
• Act 1, Scene 1
• Dramaturge Presentation

Scenario 1

• Two men are talking. One, the lover, has a girlfriend. The other, the friend, tries to plant seeds of doubt in the lover about the girlfriend's loyalty.

Scenario 2

• Two men are talking. This time the friend tries to convince the lover that his girlfriend has eyes for a particular man (she's cheating!)

The Confrontation

• He is angry at his girlfriend but won't say why. She is innocent and confused/hurt by his anger.

Think about it

• Why are people jealous?
• Would a male believe another male before he believes his girlfriend?
• How does someone prove his or her innocence?
• How will the girlfriend react to the accusation?

This is one of the major ideas that drives the plot of Othello

Who's Who

• Character List- read each character description and select an insightful detail
• Ex: Bianca

Dramaturge Presentation

• at least 5 facts on the topic
• answers to any question in the topic description
• comparison of the topic to current times
• at least 2 visuals
• connection to the play
• question for your audience to answer

Homework

• Answer the guided reading questions
• Work on your group presentation

Othello

• DO NOW: make sure you have your homework completed