Monday, October 22

Objective: SWBAT describe how a song can be used as foreshadowing in a play.

Do-Now: Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do?  What were you accused of?  How did it make you feel to be accused?  What did you do/say in an attempt to free yourself from blame?  Did the person who blamed you ever realize the truth?

Today: 1) Share-out figurative language examples from homework

2) Introduce "Othello" Project

3) Review foreshadowing.  How can a song be used as foreshadowing?

4) Class will read Act 4, Scene 3.  How can Desdemona's song be viewed as foreshadowing?  To read Act 4, Scene 3 online CLICK HERE

5) Class will re-read Emilia's monologue at the end of the scene.  What does she say about the reasons women cheat on their husbands?  Is there any truth to what she says?

Exit Slip: Recall Desdemona's "Willow" song.  What was the song about?  Why was the song significant to Desdemona?  How does this song foreshadow her death?  Explain.

Homework: Begin working on your "Othello" Project: Due Monday, November 5.