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Self Paced: Shakespeare's Othello - A Story of Jealousy and Betrayal
Tammy Metz
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(71)
In this 7 week literature Self Paced Class, students will watch videos, read as they listen to the play, participate in discussions and complete short activities related Shakespeare's tragedy of Othello.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
Welcome to the world of Shakespeare's Othello! In this course, we'll take a journey into the heart of this classic play, unraveling its intense emotions, gripping drama, and timeless lessons. What We'll Discover: Get to Know the Characters: Meet Othello, Desdemona, and the cunning Iago. We'll dig into their thoughts, feelings, and the choices that lead to a tragic tale. We will look at Iago in popular culture and learn what makes a "tragic hero". Themes that Matter: Explore big ideas like...
28 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Video 1: Background and OverviewIntroductions, class overview, introduction of the playLesson 2Activity 1. Share what you know.Students are encouraged to share their Shakespeare experience in the classroom.Lesson 3Activity 2 Read Story VersionRead the Edith Nesbit version of the play.Lesson 4Video 2: DiscussionDiscussion of Nesbit Story VersionWeek 2Lesson 5Video 3: Overview of Act 1We will have an overview of Act 1 and discuss what to look for as you read.Lesson 6Activity 3 Character ListCreate a character list to refer to as you read.Lesson 7Activity 4 Read/Listen/RespondRead/Listen to Act 1Lesson 8Video 4 DiscussionDiscussion over Act 1Week 3Lesson 9Video 5 Act 2 Scenes 1-3Recap and what to watch for as you read Act 2Lesson 10Activity 5 Read/Listen/RespondRead/Listen to Act 2 Scenes 1-3 Respond in the classroomLesson 11Activity 6 Iago the SupervillainIago in Popular Culture. The Super Villain?Lesson 12Activity 7 The Tragic HeroThe Tragic HeroLesson 13Video 6 DiscussionDiscussion over Act 2Week 4Lesson 14Video 7 Review Act 2/Preview Act 3Review Act 2, what to watch for as you read Act 3Lesson 15Activity 8 Read/Listen/Respond Pt 1Read/Listen to Act 3 Scenes 1-2 Respond in the classroomLesson 16Activity 9 Read/Listen/Respond Pt 2Read/Listen to Act 3 Scenes 3-4 Respond in the classroomLesson 17Activity 10 Watch ClipsWatch clips of selected scenes.Lesson 18Video 8 Discussion over Act 3Discussion over Act 3Week 5Lesson 19Video 9 Review Act 3/ Preview Act 4Review Act 3, what to watch for as you read Act 4Lesson 20Activity 11 Read/Listen/RespondRead/Listen to Act 4 Scenes 1-3 Respond in the classroomLesson 21Activity 12 Patterns in ShakespeareThe Pattern of a Shakespeare PlayLesson 22Video 10 DiscussionDiscussion over Act 4Week 6Lesson 23Video 11 Review Act 3/Preview Act 5Review Act 4, What to look for in Act 5Lesson 24Activity 13 Read/Listen/RespondRead/Listen to Act 5 scenes 1 and 2Lesson 25Activity 14. Watch The PlayWatch a version of the play and Respond in the classroomLesson 26Video 12. DiscussionDiscussion over Act 5Week 7Lesson 27Activity 15. Review PlayReview Questions for discussion.Lesson 28Video 13. Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
My expertise in Shakespeare spans back to the 1990s when I studied Shakespeare in college which culminated in a trip to London where we watched many of the plays. Currently a group of homeschooled teens gather at my house each week as we explore a play together. I also have 20 years of teaching Shakespeare to my own large family.
Homework Offered
Learners will have activities to complete throughout this course that will enhance learning. They will be required to listen to an audio version of the play as they read along. They will read/listen to (on average) 3 or 4 scenes a week.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
I will be showing clips of various parts of the play in the video portion of this class. Students will also be directed to watch clips on their own. I will preview each clip and choose the ones that are appropriate for young viewers. Also Shakespeare being Shakespeare, this play was meant for an adult audience and references to sex and violence are present throughout the play. I will inform parents when they need to take extra care.
I will send a resource list upon enrollment. This list will have online versions of the play as well as links to purchase the play on Amazon. It is highly recommended that students listen as they read. Librivox.org has free version but I suggest finding one in your local library's online catalog or purchasing the play on Audible. Students will be instructed to watch a full length version of the play. I will list where these can be streamed when possible.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(71)
I am a licensed teacher with 23 years of teaching experience. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in reading instruction.
The classes that I offer on Outschool reflect my love of literature and experience with the Charlotte... Self-Paced Class
$20
weekly or $140 for all content28 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher support
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Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 14-18
