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Othello is a great play to teach in high school. Iago is a great villain. Desdemona is a perfect innocent victim, someone who doesn’t deserve the treatment she received from a jealous significant other. They can relate to the play because they have all missed out on a leadership position that was given to someone they ... Read more
Assess your high school ELA student's understanding of Shakespeare's Othello's themes and characterization with this fun, creative one-pager activity. Students love this Othello activity; it's fun, creative, and different from the usual assessments. Teachers love this Othello activity; it's fun and easy to grade, and it allows kids to uniquely express their understanding of the play. Includes completed example. No prep. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity Students receive a template on which they write a theme from the play and doodle or draw illustrations or symbols that depict the theme. I provide spaces in which they provide a quote with a citation that they’ve chosen to represent the following characters: OTHELLO IAGO DESDEMONA CASSIO EMILIA BIANCA They include an illustrated depiction of the character in the block as well. Another space prompts kids to write a quote that illustrates GENUINE LOVE in the novel. Then they must provide a graphic to illustrate love in the block. Finally, a block where students depict how the play relates to their own world. Clear directions for the activity with the template Scoring rubric Completed sample for modeling expectations. Thank you for your consideration of this resource. Explore more resources for Othello by clicking below: OTHELLO RESOURCES Related Products: OTHELLO-Comprehension and Analysis Questions for the Entire Play Bundled OTHELLO-Introduction to Characters and Themes-Focus on Universality OTHELLO Creative and Analytical Writing Prompts for the Whole Play OTHELLO-Complete Unit Bundled-Engaging Activities for Every Student ____________________________________________ Connect with me… To follow my store and receive notifications about new resources and store sales, click below: FOLLOW O SOME GREAT STUFF FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS Follow me anywhere and everywhere… FACEBOOK PINTEREST INSTAGRAM BLOG Subscribe to my monthly newsletter AND receive a valuable free resource; click below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Have a pleasant day! Lori O
Boost the engagement in your classroom with this characterization unit for Frankenstein Unit with paper and markers. They decorate character crowns or "hats" using text and symbols, research their characters, and have characterization discussions with other students. This is active learning at its f...
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This is a gallery walk assignment that requires students to view and write about images related to Shakespeare's Othello. A gallery walk is an activity that requires students to circulate around the room while thoughtfully observing and analyzing visual content. I have included two websites within the product that feature different images related to Shakespeare's work. In the included directions, I specify how you should select five images for students to perform a gallery walk with. Note that I also included a website link on the assignment itself in case you want students to select their own images, independently, to analyze. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPECIFIC IMAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT (SINCE I DO NOT OWN THE IMAGES, I CANNOT SELL THEM). INSTEAD, THIS PRODUCT PROVIDES LINK(S) TO RESOURCES THAT FEATURE A NUMBER OF IMAGES YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ACCESS THE LINKED RESOURCES VIA THE PRODUCT PREVIEW BEFORE YOU BUY. -During the exercise, students walk around the room in silence and view each Othello-related image; as they view, they respond to the questions on the handout, which require them to reflect, write, and make connections to the play. This activity can be followed up with paired and/or whole class discussion or extended writing. I have included directions and a two page handout/graphic organizer. Like this resource? I also have Gallery Walk assignments for: ★ Beowulf ★ Romeo and Juliet ★ The Odyssey ★ Cyrano de Bergerac ★ All Quiet ★ Macbeth ★ Night ★ The Crucible ★ Lord of the Flies ★ Huck Finn ★ Divergent ★ Hunger Games ★ To Kill a Mockingbird ★ The Great Gatsby -I specialize in resources for high school ELA teachers. Please check out my: ★ Assessment Resources ★Resources for Literature Study ★Resources for Informational Text Study ★Writing Resources ★Classroom Management Resources I hope my resources help your students as much as they helped mine! Thanks for shopping!
Assess your high school ELA student's understanding of Shakespeare's Othello's themes and characterization with this fun, creative one-pager activity. Students love this Othello activity; it's fun, creative, and different from the usual assessments. Teachers love this Othello activity; it's fun and easy to grade, and it allows kids to uniquely express their understanding of the play. Includes completed example. No prep. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity Students receive a template on which they write a theme from the play and doodle or draw illustrations or symbols that depict the theme. I provide spaces in which they provide a quote with a citation that they’ve chosen to represent the following characters: OTHELLO IAGO DESDEMONA CASSIO EMILIA BIANCA They include an illustrated depiction of the character in the block as well. Another space prompts kids to write a quote that illustrates GENUINE LOVE in the novel. Then they must provide a graphic to illustrate love in the block. Finally, a block where students depict how the play relates to their own world. Clear directions for the activity with the template Scoring rubric Completed sample for modeling expectations. Thank you for your consideration of this resource. Explore more resources for Othello by clicking below: OTHELLO RESOURCES Related Products: OTHELLO-Comprehension and Analysis Questions for the Entire Play Bundled OTHELLO-Introduction to Characters and Themes-Focus on Universality OTHELLO Creative and Analytical Writing Prompts for the Whole Play OTHELLO-Complete Unit Bundled-Engaging Activities for Every Student ____________________________________________ Connect with me… To follow my store and receive notifications about new resources and store sales, click below: FOLLOW O SOME GREAT STUFF FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS Follow me anywhere and everywhere… FACEBOOK PINTEREST INSTAGRAM BLOG Subscribe to my monthly newsletter AND receive a valuable free resource; click below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Have a pleasant day! Lori O
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Guide your high school ELA students' reading and discussion of Shakespeare's Othello with these engaging comprehension and analysis questions. Use as reading, discussion, or study guides, or as assessments. Identical, detailed answer keys with text references included. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity These Othello question packets are perfect for independent study of the play, as a discussion guide, assessment, or as a note-taking tool. Each act is a separate packet and is divided by scenes. Questions require recall, comprehension, and analysis of the play. Many questions provide a cited quote from the text for students to interpret; many questions require students to provide a cited quotation to support their answers. Some questions have questions within the questions. Attractive format Clear font Relevant graphics. Space for student responses Act 1 41+ questions Act 2 31+ questions Act 3 46+ questions Act 4 38+ questions Act 5 45+ questions Total: Over 200 questions on 23 pages (46 with answer keys) Identical page, detailed answer keys with text references are included. Individual act packets are available in my store along with other engaging Othello activities. Thank you for your consideration of this resource. Explore more resources for Othello by clicking below: OTHELLO RESOURCES Related Products: OTHELLO-Introduction to Characters and Themes-Focus on Universality OTHELLO Creative and Analytical Writing Prompts for the Whole Play OTHELLO-Complete Unit Bundled-Engaging Activities for Every Student ____________________________________________ Thanks for visiting my store, Remember to leave feedback for purchases to receive credits toward future resources. To follow my store and receive notifications about new resources and store sales, click below: FOLLOW O SOME GREAT STUFF FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS Follow me anywhere and everywhere… FACEBOOK PINTEREST INSTAGRAM BLOG Subscribe to my monthly newsletter AND receive a valuable free resource; click below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Have a pleasant day! Lori O
This lesson introduces Aristotle's literary theories and terms from Poetics on tragedy and then analyze how they may or may not apply to Shakespeare's work. Objectives: To develop criteria for analyzing literary elements To support analysis with textual evidence To use rhetorical skills for constructing and supporting oral and written arguments To construct an effective argument supported with logical reasoning and textual evidence To apply literary theories to other texts To close read a text for main ideas Common Core Standards: R1, 3, 6, 11/ W1, 2, 4, 10/ SL 1, 3, 4, 6/ L1-3 Instructions: Aristotle’s literary theories have helped to set the precedent for what determines “high quality” literature. Writers either follow his methods, or they rebel against them. While it is not known if Shakespeare read or studied Aristotle’s Poetics, it is a fascinating study to apply Aristotle’s theories to Shakespeare’s work in order to observe how Shakespeare innovated new concepts for drama. In this unit, students will: 1. Complete the pre-reading strategy in order to define key terms found in Aristotle’s Poetics. 2. Close read excerpts from Poetics and answer comprehension/discussion questions for each section. Note that students may answer the questions in terms of one, single Shakespearean tragedy but may reference any other plays they may have read. 3. Map out the plot of at least one Shakespearean Tragedy and identify examples of key terms from Aristotle’s Poetics. 4. Debate whether or not Shakespeare follows Aristotle’s literary theories. 5. Synthesize their conclusions in a post-debate writeup. This unit contains SIX excerpts from Aristotle’s Poetics for students to close read. Each excerpt contains a few close reading/ discussion questions in order to both comprehend Aristotle’s main ideas as well as apply them to Shakespeare’s works. There are a few different ways to use these excerpts in your classes: Have students read all six excerpts and discuss the questions included in each one. Divide students into groups and assign each group 1-2 excerpts to close read. Students can then present their findings to the class, and the whole class can discuss the application questions included. Use the “Overview of Aristotle’s Poetics” handout included here and have students close read only a couple of the excerpts instead of all six. For the remaining activities, students can focus on a single Shakespearean tragedy of your choice, or allow students to use evidence from multiple plays as best fits your curriculum reading list, their reading experiences, and level of course difficulty. This lesson is a great addition to any unit on Shakespeare! PERKS FOR YOU *Join the Bespoke ELA Blog to gain access to 100+ FREE resources that are not here on TpT! * Be sure to click the "FOLLOW" button that is located next to my picture in the profile so that you can hear about sales, new products, and freebies! * Don't forget to leave feedback to EARN POINTS that turn into cash towards future purchases! ========== YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE PRODUCTS FROM BESPOKE ELA: The ULTIMATE Shakespeare Sonnet Bundle-- 100+ Pages and 15 Sonnets Macbeth Scavenger Hunt: Making Real World Thematic Connections The Ultimate Shakespeare Introduction Kit of Activities for Any Unit The ULTIMATE Macbeth MEGA Bundle-- 45 UNIQUE Lessons & Activities Follow ME for UPDATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & FREEBIES BLOG INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK PINTEREST
Shakespeare is a staple in almost every English class. From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet, students either love Shakespeare, or they hate him, whether it be the
In this podcast/post, I'm sharing some of my own favorite classroom activities you can use with any Shakespeare plays and the results of my Shakespearean treasure hunt around the web. If you're looking for some fun resources to engage students with Shakespeare, click through to learn more!
In this podcast/post, I'm sharing some of my own favorite classroom activities you can use with any Shakespeare plays and the results of my Shakespearean treasure hunt around the web. If you're looking for some fun resources to engage students with Shakespeare, click through to learn more!
Learn Othello's tragedy with StoryboardThat's lesson plans, character analysis, and exploration, providing deep insights and activities for student engagement.
Get hands-on when you study William Shakespeare's plays with these activities and crafts.
