Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thursday, October 26

Objective: SWBAT compose a movie review for an adaptation of "Othello."

Do-Now: Describe the resolution and denouement of "Othello."  Do you believe everyone got what he/she deserved in the end?  Explain.  What lesson might Shakespeare want us to learn from his tragedy?  Explain.

Today: 1) Review the plot of "Othello."  Class will plot "Othello" on a plot pyramid.

2) What is an adaptation?

3) Teacher will go over "O" Movie Review Guidelines.

4) Class will read a sample movie review for "O."

5) Class will begin to watch "O" while taking notes for the movie review.

Exit Slip: Describe the similarities/differences you have noticed so far between "O" and "Othello."  How has "O" been adapted to fit the interests of a modern audience?

Homework: "Othello" Test on Thursday, November 1.  "Othello" Project due Monday, November 5.

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