Tuesday, October 23

Objective: SWBAT describe how suspense is created in the final Act of Othello.

Do-Now: Describe Iago’s plan for getting rid of Cassio.  What might possibly go wrong with this plan?  Do you believe Iago will be able to see this plan through successfully?  Explain why or why not using evidence from the play.

Today: 1) Review suspense: How is suspense created in movies?  Class will watch clips from the movie "Jaws" and discuss how suspense is created in the film.

2) Note-taking: Verbal Irony: When a character says one things and means the opposite.

3) Class will read Act 5, Scene 1.  What has gone wrong with Iago's plan?  How is Iago able to mislead everyone into believing what he wants?  To read Act 5, Scene 1 online CLICK HERE

4) Class will watch Act 5, Scene 1 from "Othello."

5) Character Chart: Now that we have read most of the play, fill out the character chart for the remaining major characters.  You already have Iago, now you need to add Othello, Desdemona, Emilia, Roderigo and Cassio.

Exit Slip:  Describe how suspense is created in Act 5, Scene 1.

Homework: "Othello" Project Due Monday, November 5.