Reminders 9/19/17 Othello Quiz, Acts I & II – today, 9/19 HW: Read Act III, Scenes 1 & 2

TED Talk Thursday: Why are Tragedies so Alluring As you watch the TED-ED Video, respond to the prompts on the handout.

othello Watch film through Act II Quiz, Acts I & II Group Responses: Acts 1 & 2 Finish Presenting (if needed)

Group 1 – Review ALL the post it notes on the Othello charts Group 1 – Review ALL the post it notes on the Othello charts. Synthesize and write 2-3 statements summarizing what is represented on the chart. Also, identify 1-2 questions to share with the class. Group 2 – Review ALL the post it notes on the Desdemona (and other characters) charts. Synthesize and write 2-3 statements summarizing what is represented on the chart. Also, identify 1-2 questions to share with the class. Group 3 – Review ALL the post it notes on the Iago charts. Synthesize and write 2-3 statements summarizing what is represented on the chart. Also, identify 1-2 questions to share with the class. Group 4 – Review Iago’s speeches in Act I & II. What seems to be his attitude to human relationships? How would you sum up his philosophy on life? Group 5 –Sort post it notes from Most Meaningful Moment in Act I (present what similarities/differences; then present what your group believes is the most important moment and why. Group 6 Sort index cards from Most Meaningful Moment in Act II (present what similarities/differences; then present what your group believes is the most important moment and why. Group 7 – Using symbols and pictures, create a visual representation of what has happened thus far in the play. Leave room for additions. Group 8 – Identify key phrases/words that each of the following characters use and explain why these phrases and words are important. (i.e. what do they reveal about the character, etc.) Iago, Othello, Desdemona