1. Objectives & Agendas Drama: Shakespeare’s Othello

2. Mon. March 21 Focused Learning Target: Given a short play and anticipation guide, students will analyze dramatic elements and theme by taking Cornell notes and discussing in small groups. Agenda 1.Introduction to Drama -One Act play 2.Anticipation guide 3.Intro to Othello Homework: Frankenstein Essays-past due Academic Warnings-past due

3. Sure Thing by David Ives Characters: – Betty: a woman in her late twenties, is reading at a café table. An empty chair is opposite her – Bill: same age, enters – Off stage: the bell ringer Scene: a café with two chairs

4. Sure Thing by David Ives 1.What is the significance of the bell? 2.What is the significance of the waiter? 3.Who is the protagonist? 4.How does the title relate to the drama?

5. Wed. March 23 Focused Learning Target: Given an anticipation guide and play, students will analyze dramatic elements and theme by taking Cornell notes and discussing in small groups. Agenda 1.Shmoop registration -class code: 3a42e 2.AAA Senior Spring Survey 3.Anticipation guide 4.Intro to Othello Homework: Academic Warnings-past due Read Act 1, be ready for a quiz Diagnostic Test and 1 Drill on Shmoop

6. Mon. April 4 Focused Learning Target: Given Othello, students will analyze characterization and monologue by discussing close reading interpretations with partners. Agenda 1.Reading Quiz 2.Close Reading: character analysis -Desdemona -Othello -Iago 3.Read Homework: Academic Warnings-past due By tomorrow, read Act 2, scenes 1-2, pages 58-81 By next Monday, 2 more Shmoop drills

7. Pay for AP Exams Each AP Exam is $5 Pay in the student store by April 25, 2016 All students enrolled in AP classes must take their respective AP exams

8. AP Review Sessions Sat., April 16, 9-11 AM Other sessions TBD: do you want more after- school sessions (1 hour each) or Saturday sessions (2 hours each)?

9. Tues. April 5 Focused Learning Target: Given Othello, students will analyze characterization and monologue by discussing close reading interpretations with partners. Agenda 1.Reading Quiz 2.Field Trip Permission 3.Close Reading: character analysis -Desdemona, Othello, Iago 4.Read & prep for “field trip” Homework: Academic Warnings-past due By Thursday, read Act 2, scene 3, pages 81-107 For Thursday, be mentally prepared for timed write By next Monday, 2 more Shmoop drills

10. Midsummer Night’s Dream “Field Trip” Change of date to: Wed., April 6 during period 6 GET YOUR PERIOD 6 teacher’s permission. Check-in with me at the beginning of Period 6 to verify attendance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQSr_SAF79A

11. Thurs. April 7 Focused Learning Target: Given Othello, students will analyze characterization and monologue by writing a literary analysis essay. Agenda 1.Reading Quiz 2.Timed Writing: Iago’s monologues 3.Discuss and read Act 3 Homework: Academic Warnings-past due By Mon., read Act 3, scenes 1-3, pages 110-151 By Mon., 2 more Shmoop drills

12. Timed-Writing Advice Focus on the ANALYSIS – Intro paragraph briefly introduce the title, author, and plot include a thesis that directly answers the prompt – Body paragraphs think Example, Evidence, and EXPLANATION focus on HOW the literary devices illuminate the MESSAGE – Use precise verbs aside from “shows” (connotes, reveals, establishes, suggests, portrays, depicts…)

13. Mon. April 11 Focused Learning Target: Given Othello, students will analyze metaphors, personification, and characterization by closely reading Act 3, scene 3. Agenda 1.Reading Quiz 2.Close Reading: Act 3, scene 3 Homework: By Tues., Poetry #1 worksheet annotated and questions answered By Mon., 2 more Shmoop drills

14. Tues. April 12 Focused Learning Target: Given Othello, students will analyze literary devices and characterization by writing quote analysis. Agenda 1.Literary Line Up 2.Quote Analysis 3.Read Act 3, scene 4 Homework: By Thurs., read Act 3, sc. 4-Act 4, sc. 1 (pages 151-191) By Mon., 2 more Shmoop drills Reminders: AP Review Session this Sat. 9-11 AM Pay $5 per AP Exam @ Student Store

15. Quote Analysis Modern Translation: Paraphrase in modern English. Maintain the meaning, tone, and POV. Quote Analysis: Explain any literary devices or techniques (diction, tone, or syntax) and how they develop the character.

16. Example 3.3.438-441 By the world, I think my wife be honest and think she is not. I think that thou art just, and think thou art not. I’ll have some proof.

17. Modern Translation: Oh man, I think Des is being faithful and then I doubt it. I think you’re telling me the truth, and then I doubt it. I need proof! Quote Analysis: Othello vents his frustration and doubt. The syntax is perfectly balanced in these two compound sentences which establishes the division in Othello’s mind. He is equally believing and doubting Desdemona and Iago. Only proof can make up the confusion in his mind.

18. Thurs. April 14 Focused Learning Target: Given Othello, students will analyze literary techniques (diction, tone, similes, etc.) by revising a literary analysis essay. Agenda 1.Reading quiz 2.Verbs for literary analysis 3.Timed-write revision Homework: By Mon., read Act 4, scenes 1-2 (pages 193-219) By Mon., 2 more Shmoop drills Reminders: AP Review Session this Sat. 9-11 AM Pay $5 per AP Exam @ Student Store

19. Revision Focus on analyzing HOW the literary techniques convey Iago’s character. – Why would Shakespeare use that word, comparison, syntax, image…? What is the technique’s purpose? Integrate or blend quotes into your own writing. (i.e., Use the speaker and a synonym of “says,” or blend the quote seamlessly into your summary or analysis.)