Monday, October 15

Objective: SWBAT analyze how Iago is able to use the actions of other characters as well as his own lies in order to convince Othello that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio.

Do-Now: Respond to the following quote: “Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear.”  Do you agree with this quote?  Why or why not?  How can you relate it to your own life?  Explain.

Today: 1) Go over "Fences" Test

2) Review Act 2 of Othello.  What is Iago’s plan for convincing Othello that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio?

3) In pairs, read Act 3, Scenes 1 and 2.  What is the significance of these short scenes?

4) In groups, students will read Act 3, Scene 3.  How is Iago using other characters’ actions in combination with his own lies in order to convince Othello of Desdemona’s affair?  Students will make a list of Iago’s “evidence” against Desdemona.  Read Act 3, Scene 3 of "Othello" CLICK HERE.

5) Defending/Prosecuting Desdemona: Iago seems to have Othello convinced that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio.  In your groups, you will be assigned to find evidence that either proves or disproves that Desdemona may be having an affair with Cassio or is otherwise disloyal to Othello.  You must find specific lines that are spoken by Desdemona or refer to Desdemona, copy these lines and their pages numbers, and explain how each line proves that Desdemona is a faithful or unfaithful wife.

Exit Slip: What "evidence" has Iago given to Othello so far to "prove" that Desdemona is cheating with Cassio.  Explain.