Thursday, April 29, 2010.
Per. 3, 5
1. Complete reading of Othello ACT III. (Scene 4.)
2. Begin answering comprehensive questions on handout.
For quotes, see blog for Wednesday, April 28.
Tuesday, 5/3 :
TEST on Othello, ACTS I-III.
Thursday, 5/6:
Vocabulary Lesson 28 due; quiz Friday, 5/7
Monday, 5/10 :
Final Exam Essay (If you know you will be absent, please make arrangements to make up this test.)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Per. 6
1. Complete oral reading of Othello ACT III.4
2. Discuss Othello ACT III with question sheet; take notes on handout.
Quotes:
III.3. 206-208 [p. 152] "She did deceive her father, marrying you,/And when she seem'd to shake and fear your looks,/She lov'd them most." (Iago to Othello).
III.4. 103-104: [p.182] " 'Tis not a year or two shows us a man:/ They are all but stomachs, and we all but food;/They eat us hungerly, and when they are full/They belch us." (Emilia to Desdemona on her opinion of men.)
Per. 6
1. Complete oral reading of Othello ACT III.4
2. Discuss Othello ACT III with question sheet; take notes on handout.
Quotes:
III.3. 206-208 [p. 152] "She did deceive her father, marrying you,/And when she seem'd to shake and fear your looks,/She lov'd them most." (Iago to Othello).
III.4. 103-104: [p.182] " 'Tis not a year or two shows us a man:/ They are all but stomachs, and we all but food;/They eat us hungerly, and when they are full/They belch us." (Emilia to Desdemona on her opinion of men.)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
1. Turn in Novel Project 2
2. Read Othello, Act III, Scenes 1, 2, and 3.
Notes:
a) Comic relief at the beginning of Act III.
b) Iago's plan to incite Othello's jealousy begins to take form.
c) Desdemona loses her hankerchief; Emilia picks it up and gives it to Iago.
d) Quote: III.3.165-167:
"O beware, my lord, of jealousy!/It is the green-ey'd monster which doth mock/The meat it feeds on." (Iago).
1. Turn in Novel Project 2
2. Read Othello, Act III, Scenes 1, 2, and 3.
Notes:
a) Comic relief at the beginning of Act III.
b) Iago's plan to incite Othello's jealousy begins to take form.
c) Desdemona loses her hankerchief; Emilia picks it up and gives it to Iago.
d) Quote: III.3.165-167:
"O beware, my lord, of jealousy!/It is the green-ey'd monster which doth mock/The meat it feeds on." (Iago).
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010.
1. Voc. Quiz 27 (XXVII).
2. Work on comprehension questions for ACT II.
REMINDER: Novel Project 2 due Monday, 4/26
Thursday, April 22, 2010.
1. Check homework: Definitions & sentences + Voc. Lesson 27. Quiz tomorrow (Friday 4/23).
2. Complete reading of Othello ACT II.
3. Begin comprehension questions.
Notes: Significant Quotes:
II.3.248-249 (Othello fires Cassio.)
II.3.262-265 ( Cassio laments loss of reputation.)
Mention of Hydra, Greek nine-headed serpent killed by Hercules: ALLUSION
1. Voc. Quiz 27 (XXVII).
2. Work on comprehension questions for ACT II.
REMINDER: Novel Project 2 due Monday, 4/26
Thursday, April 22, 2010.
1. Check homework: Definitions & sentences + Voc. Lesson 27. Quiz tomorrow (Friday 4/23).
2. Complete reading of Othello ACT II.
3. Begin comprehension questions.
Notes: Significant Quotes:
II.3.248-249 (Othello fires Cassio.)
II.3.262-265 ( Cassio laments loss of reputation.)
Mention of Hydra, Greek nine-headed serpent killed by Hercules: ALLUSION
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
1. Reading of Othello ACT II to pp. 113 [ II.3.149]
2. Take notes:
A) Setting of play shifts from Venice in ACT I to Cyprus in ACT II.
Scene 1: Mother Nature aids Othello in defeating the Turkish fleet whose ships sink due to terrible storm. Cassio, Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia arrive at Cyprus. Iago begins to weave his plan to ensnare Cassio.
Quote: II.1.168-169: "With as little a web as this I will ensnare as great a fly as Cassio." (Iago).
B) Scene 2: Serves three purposes:
1. To celebrate Othello's marriage/victory over the Turks.
2. To show that the people of Cyprus love/support Othello.
3. To set up conflict in scene 3.
C) Cassio:
Good qualities: courteous, gentlemanly, well-mannered and complimentary to young ladies.
Bad qualities: Angers easily, low tolerance for alcohol (gets drunk easily).
NOTE: Keep all notes in order, neatly written on notebook paper. They will be a test grade.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lesson 27 (XXVII) is due tomorrow. Quiz Friday, 4/23
1. Reading of Othello ACT II to pp. 113 [ II.3.149]
2. Take notes:
A) Setting of play shifts from Venice in ACT I to Cyprus in ACT II.
Scene 1: Mother Nature aids Othello in defeating the Turkish fleet whose ships sink due to terrible storm. Cassio, Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia arrive at Cyprus. Iago begins to weave his plan to ensnare Cassio.
Quote: II.1.168-169: "With as little a web as this I will ensnare as great a fly as Cassio." (Iago).
B) Scene 2: Serves three purposes:
1. To celebrate Othello's marriage/victory over the Turks.
2. To show that the people of Cyprus love/support Othello.
3. To set up conflict in scene 3.
C) Cassio:
Good qualities: courteous, gentlemanly, well-mannered and complimentary to young ladies.
Bad qualities: Angers easily, low tolerance for alcohol (gets drunk easily).
NOTE: Keep all notes in order, neatly written on notebook paper. They will be a test grade.
REMINDER: Vocabulary Lesson 27 (XXVII) is due tomorrow. Quiz Friday, 4/23
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