Learning to Love Shakespeare: Othello
Sean Foster Collins, BA, BEd.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(342)
In this 4-week literature class, students will be empowered to understand the story of Othello and examine the story with a modern perspective.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Othello is one of Shakespeare's most interesting and controversial plays. It deals with issues of race, good and evil, jealousy, gender, and manipulation in a suspenseful and darkly funny play. All of it is wrapped in a beautiful and strict poetic form. Shakespeare's plays were always meant to be for everyone, not just the select few who could understand them. In this class my goal is to give my students the skills to make the play not only understandable, but exciting, interesting, and...
Students will learn the story of Othello and feel empowered to truly understand Shakespeare's language, his poetic style, and his insights into human nature.
For more than 20 years, I have been a senior level English and Writer's Craft teacher where I have taught a number of Shakespearean texts to students from grade 7 to 12. I have a bachelor's degree in English from Trent University in Ontario, Canada and a bachelor's of Education from the University of Western Sydney in Australia.
Homework Offered
Guided questions based on the material read in class. Occasional self-directed reading at home of a scene or two. An optional project that can suit students interest and skill level best. It can be a formal written essay or a creative project. This will be determined collaboratively with the students.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students are assessed informally each class through questioning and discussion. The optional final project will provide an opportunity for a more formal assessment in the form of a letter grade based on a clearly articulated rubric.Grades Offered
A PDF text of the play as well as a package of guided reading questions will be provided by the teacher.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The play presents violent imagery and mature themes about racism, sexism, life and death, good and evil that some students may find upsetting.
The teacher will provide a PDF of and abridged text of the play that students can view or print if they would like a hard copy.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(342)
Teacher Sean Foster Collins has been teaching English and Humanities since 2002. He teaches ESL, English, Writer’s Craft, as well as junior and senior Law classes. His experience includes middle school and high school teaching in Toronto,...
Group Class
$128
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-10 learners per class
