October 3,2008

Objective: Students will understand how multiple levels of meaning are conveyed in a text.
Students will apply prior knowledge of the literary device Theme, and Setting to the plot of Shakespeare's Othello
Aim: What are the various themes that we can apply to shakespeare's Othelloand what settings do you think are appropriate to represent the settings in your act?
Do Now: Write a paragraph on what you think is an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello

I think that the theme for Shakespeare's Othello is love and betrayal . Othello thinks that he was betrayed by his true love Desdemona and he doesn't feel that he can trust her anymore. He was betrayed and that really made him angry because he thought that she loved him. This made him want to get revenge at her for what she did. They had no trust in their relationship which is the foundation of all relationship. Honesty and trust without these two factors the whole relationship falls apart.

Mini Lesson: Recall the literary term Theme
A work's theme is its main, controlling idea: its central insight or understanding about life. The theme of a literary work my be implied or stated.
Tips for Stating the Theme of a Literary Work
Express the theme as a complete statement, not a word or phrase.
The theme should be a generalization, but not too broad or specific. Be sure your statement is supported by setting, tone, plot, and symbolism.
Avoid words like always, never, all, or none.
Do not express the theme as a cliché or moral, unless the story is designed to be instructive.

Cooperative Learning:
Select one of the following themes and in another paragraph or two state why your selection best fits this play:
The major themes of Othello are:

1. appearance and reality,
2. society's treatment of the outsider; and
3. jealousy

I think that Jealousy is the best theme for this play because

Homework: I need to see on TUESDAY: all characters, settings (Venice= Hawaii), New York, New Orleans etc...and of course all works cited. Manager write due on Monday.