--I went home sick at lunch today, so the lesson was a little scattered. Mr. Scott filled in for me, though--thanks Mr. Scott!
--If absent today, respond to the following writing prompt in your reading log in a paragraph or so: Think of a time when you felt jealous toward someone else. What was the cause of your jealousy? How did you act toward that person? Looking back, did you act rationally or not?
--We reviewed 3.1-3.3 and discussed Desdeomona's behavior in pleading with Othello for him to give Cassio his job back; she goes a little too far in bugging Othello about it, making Othello's doubts about her worse.
--We WERE going to do swordfighting today, but since I was gone, we'll do it after break. Mr. Scott showed a little bit of the film, and then the class started working on the next reading assignment.
--HW: Read the rest of 3.3 and all of 3.4 and do one log entry. Also, complete second set of vocab words if you didn't already turn them in.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, Nov. 24
--Today we took a quiz over Acts 1 and 2--see me for makeup if you were absent.
--We reviewed and discussed 2.3, as well as discussing "blocking"--movement in a scene
--We then watched Act 2 in the movie
--HW: Read 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 (only to line 259--the scene is really long) and do 1 log entry. Second set of vocab words is extended until after break, unless you want to turn them in Wednesday!
--We reviewed and discussed 2.3, as well as discussing "blocking"--movement in a scene
--We then watched Act 2 in the movie
--HW: Read 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 (only to line 259--the scene is really long) and do 1 log entry. Second set of vocab words is extended until after break, unless you want to turn them in Wednesday!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday, Nov. 20
--Today we briefly reviewed 2.1, then did "relay performances" of the scene where Iago is making fun of women in front of Emilia and Desdemona. If you were absent today, re-read pages 57-61 and decide how "offensive" you think Iago is being with his comments about women in this conversation. Are Desdemona and Emilia offended by his comments, or are they just teasing back? Write out your answer on a piece of notebook paper, 2-3 sentences.
--We then discussed the new info we get from Iago's soliloquy at the end of the scene. Note how Iago now says he is ALSO in love with Desdemona, and how he thinks that Cassio has slept with his wife, too. We talked about how paranoid Iago is acting, and how he now seems to be finding new reasons to justify his jealousy.
--Finally, we reviewed iambic pentameter, the poetic structure of Shakespeare's plays. If absent today, get a copy of the Powerpoint notes from the crate and review the info about meter--you'll need this info later!
--We turned in the reading logs for the first time at the end of class. Be sure to get me yours ASAP if you haven't already.
--HW: Read 2.3 and do a log entry (on a piece of notebook paper, since I have your logs) for Monday
--We then discussed the new info we get from Iago's soliloquy at the end of the scene. Note how Iago now says he is ALSO in love with Desdemona, and how he thinks that Cassio has slept with his wife, too. We talked about how paranoid Iago is acting, and how he now seems to be finding new reasons to justify his jealousy.
--Finally, we reviewed iambic pentameter, the poetic structure of Shakespeare's plays. If absent today, get a copy of the Powerpoint notes from the crate and review the info about meter--you'll need this info later!
--We turned in the reading logs for the first time at the end of class. Be sure to get me yours ASAP if you haven't already.
--HW: Read 2.3 and do a log entry (on a piece of notebook paper, since I have your logs) for Monday
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 18
--Turned in film permission slips (if you didn't already) and some people turned in their first 10 vocab words.
--Reviewed 1.3, various activities. If absent, answer the questions below in your reading log.
1. Re-read Othello's big speech on pg. 31-32. According to Othello, why did Desdemona fall in love with him? Do you think their love is true, based on his story?
2. Look at the conversation between Roderigo and Iago on pgs. 41-45 for the following 4 questions. What is Roderigo threatening to do because of his lovesickness for Desdemona?
3. Lines 321-327: How does Iago seem to feel about love, based on these lines?
4. Lines 332-340: What are the main reasons Iago thinks that Othello and Desdemona’s love cannot last?
5. Lines 365-386 (Iago’s soliloquy): Why does Iago think that Othello will believe him when he lies to him about Cassio and Desdemona?
--For the last 30 minutes or so of class, we watched a film version of the play and discussed how the characters did or did not fit how we'd envisioned them.
--HW: Read 2.1 and 2.2 and do one reading log entry for Thursday. If you didn't turn in your first 10 vocab words today, those are due Thursday as well.
--Reviewed 1.3, various activities. If absent, answer the questions below in your reading log.
1. Re-read Othello's big speech on pg. 31-32. According to Othello, why did Desdemona fall in love with him? Do you think their love is true, based on his story?
2. Look at the conversation between Roderigo and Iago on pgs. 41-45 for the following 4 questions. What is Roderigo threatening to do because of his lovesickness for Desdemona?
3. Lines 321-327: How does Iago seem to feel about love, based on these lines?
4. Lines 332-340: What are the main reasons Iago thinks that Othello and Desdemona’s love cannot last?
5. Lines 365-386 (Iago’s soliloquy): Why does Iago think that Othello will believe him when he lies to him about Cassio and Desdemona?
--For the last 30 minutes or so of class, we watched a film version of the play and discussed how the characters did or did not fit how we'd envisioned them.
--HW: Read 2.1 and 2.2 and do one reading log entry for Thursday. If you didn't turn in your first 10 vocab words today, those are due Thursday as well.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Friday, Nov. 14
--Today we reviewed 1.2 with various activities and discussion. If absent today, answer the following questions on a piece of notebook paper:
1. Review Iago and Othello's conversation on pages 15-16. What are your first impressions of Othello based on his words here?
2. Look at Brabantio's attack on Othello on pg. 19. What are some of the things that Brabantio is accusing Othello of? How does Othello react?
--HW: Read 1.3 for next time and do a log entry. First 10 vocab words are due either Tuesday or Thursday.
1. Review Iago and Othello's conversation on pages 15-16. What are your first impressions of Othello based on his words here?
2. Look at Brabantio's attack on Othello on pg. 19. What are some of the things that Brabantio is accusing Othello of? How does Othello react?
--HW: Read 1.3 for next time and do a log entry. First 10 vocab words are due either Tuesday or Thursday.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, Nov. 12
--Reviewed Othello 1.1 as a class. If absent today, complete the activity described on pg. 4 in your books on a piece of notebook paper.
--Wrote "Shakespearean conversations". If absent, get a copy of the Powerpoint notes from the crate in the room and follow the directions on it for your makeup assignment.
--Handed out the Othello Vocab assignment and permission slip for watching the rated-R film Othello. See below for these.
--HW: Read 1.2 and do a log entry for Friday; get film permission slip signed
Othello Vocabulary Assignment
For our vocabulary work this unit, I would like you to do the following for each word below:
• Use the word in a specific, clear, complete sentence. Please type your sentences. Also, make sure that you are using the word correctly according to its part of speech.
• Find or draw a picture that represents your word.
• Write a 1 sentence description of HOW your picture represents the meaning of the word.
Note: The words below are ones that we still use in common speech today. There are additional Shakespearean words and phrases defined in your book that you should also pay attention to.
Words, Parts of Speech, and Definitions:
1. Obsequious (adjective)—Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning
2. Affinity (noun)—A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
3. Gradation (noun)—Any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner.
4. Knavery (noun)—Dishonest or crafty dealing
5. Bombastic (adjective)—Pompous, pretentious speech or writing
6. Wanton (adjective)—Immoral or unchaste; lewd
7. Pestilence (noun)—Something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
8. Equivocal (adjective)—Of doubtful nature or character; questionable; dubious; suspicious
9. Epithet (noun)—Any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
10. Alacrity (noun)—Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
11. Bestial (adjective)—Of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast; marked by brutality
12. Castigate (verb)—To criticize or reprimand severely
13. Discord (noun)—Lack of harmony between persons or things; disagreement
14. Circumspect (adjective)—Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent
15. Edify (verb)— to instruct or benefit, esp. morally or spiritually
16. Defunct (adjective)—Having ceased to exist or live
17. Consecrate (verb)—To make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity
18. Truncheon (noun)—A short stick carried by police; a billy club
19. Dilatory (adjective)—Tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy
20. Vehement (adjective)—Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid
First 10 words due: Tuesday, November 18
Second 10 words due: Wednesday, November 26
November 12, 2008
Dear Parent/Guardian:
As part of our study of Shakespeare’s Othello, I would like to show scenes from the 1995 Kenneth Branagh film version of the play. While this film is rated R for some sexuality, I will not be showing that particular scene to the class. If you still would prefer that your student not view any part of this film, please indicate this below so that I may give your student an alternative assignment.
Thank you for your time, and please let me know if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Kendall Lawless
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Please check one of the options below.
___I give my permission for my son/daughter to view scenes from Othello.
___I do NOT give my permission for my son/daughter to view scenes from Othello. I understand that he/she will be given an alternative assignment.
___________________________________ _________________________________
Parent Signature Student Name (please print)
--Wrote "Shakespearean conversations". If absent, get a copy of the Powerpoint notes from the crate in the room and follow the directions on it for your makeup assignment.
--Handed out the Othello Vocab assignment and permission slip for watching the rated-R film Othello. See below for these.
--HW: Read 1.2 and do a log entry for Friday; get film permission slip signed
Othello Vocabulary Assignment
For our vocabulary work this unit, I would like you to do the following for each word below:
• Use the word in a specific, clear, complete sentence. Please type your sentences. Also, make sure that you are using the word correctly according to its part of speech.
• Find or draw a picture that represents your word.
• Write a 1 sentence description of HOW your picture represents the meaning of the word.
Note: The words below are ones that we still use in common speech today. There are additional Shakespearean words and phrases defined in your book that you should also pay attention to.
Words, Parts of Speech, and Definitions:
1. Obsequious (adjective)—Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning
2. Affinity (noun)—A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
3. Gradation (noun)—Any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner.
4. Knavery (noun)—Dishonest or crafty dealing
5. Bombastic (adjective)—Pompous, pretentious speech or writing
6. Wanton (adjective)—Immoral or unchaste; lewd
7. Pestilence (noun)—Something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
8. Equivocal (adjective)—Of doubtful nature or character; questionable; dubious; suspicious
9. Epithet (noun)—Any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
10. Alacrity (noun)—Cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
11. Bestial (adjective)—Of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast; marked by brutality
12. Castigate (verb)—To criticize or reprimand severely
13. Discord (noun)—Lack of harmony between persons or things; disagreement
14. Circumspect (adjective)—Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent
15. Edify (verb)— to instruct or benefit, esp. morally or spiritually
16. Defunct (adjective)—Having ceased to exist or live
17. Consecrate (verb)—To make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity
18. Truncheon (noun)—A short stick carried by police; a billy club
19. Dilatory (adjective)—Tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy
20. Vehement (adjective)—Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid
First 10 words due: Tuesday, November 18
Second 10 words due: Wednesday, November 26
November 12, 2008
Dear Parent/Guardian:
As part of our study of Shakespeare’s Othello, I would like to show scenes from the 1995 Kenneth Branagh film version of the play. While this film is rated R for some sexuality, I will not be showing that particular scene to the class. If you still would prefer that your student not view any part of this film, please indicate this below so that I may give your student an alternative assignment.
Thank you for your time, and please let me know if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Kendall Lawless
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please check one of the options below.
___I give my permission for my son/daughter to view scenes from Othello.
___I do NOT give my permission for my son/daughter to view scenes from Othello. I understand that he/she will be given an alternative assignment.
___________________________________ _________________________________
Parent Signature Student Name (please print)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thursday, Nov. 6
--Today was in intro to Othello. We started off by doing some role-playing about the main conflict in Othello--jealousy. We then did a round-robin reading of the first scene of the play and did some discussion around that. We checked out books at the end of class and then went over the ongoing assignment for the unit--the Othello reading log. If absent today, get a copy of the log assignment from the crate, and check out a copy of Othello from the textbook window.
--HW is to read Act 1, Scene 1 in Othello and do your first log entry (see back of pink sheet for directions).
--HW is to read Act 1, Scene 1 in Othello and do your first log entry (see back of pink sheet for directions).
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 4
--Today we watched the last few Oedipus scenes for people who didn't present last time. We also took the Oedipus vocab quiz.
--As an introduction to our next unit on Shakespeare's play Othello, I gave some background info about Shakespeare and answered questions the class had about him and his plays. We also swapped some Shakespearean insults...if you were gone, you totally missed out!
--No homework for next class--we'll start reading Othello next time. Happy election day!
--As an introduction to our next unit on Shakespeare's play Othello, I gave some background info about Shakespeare and answered questions the class had about him and his plays. We also swapped some Shakespearean insults...if you were gone, you totally missed out!
--No homework for next class--we'll start reading Othello next time. Happy election day!
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