Agenda Intro FlipGrid BookTalk – due before Spring Break + respond to several Voice Lesson: Diction #4 Othello Act V – try to finish the play Writing Look at model claim (what do we notice – no mention of character name, theme in her statement, argumentative) Give another thematic concept and have them draft/practice We will continue work on this later in the week. HW: Read assigned Lit Crit articles on the play (see next slide for assignments)

Reminders 3-8-19 Vocab Unit 8 Full Quiz, Friday, March 15 You will receive a short article to read tonight in preparation for a mini-Socratic Seminar tomorrow. See next slide. Upcoming: Othello In Class Essay, Monday, 3/18 Othello M.C. Unit Test, Tuesday, 3/19 Need a copy of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Monday, 3/18 FlipGrid – BookTalk – must submit before Spring Break (requirements will be posted to the blog later this week)

Literary Criticism socratic seminar assignments – 2nd block Article #1 – The Arena of Tragedy Article #2 – Does Othello have to be Black? Article #3 – The Moor in English Renaissance Drama Joy Ike Anna Maya Richard Maddie S. Amy Katie Noah Addi Alexis L Maddie T. Alyssa Katelyn K.C. Cwen Chloe Kimmy Kendall Alexis M. Savannah Penelope Amanda Darren Ria Natalie Will

Literary Criticism socratic seminar assignments – 3rd block Article #1 – The Arena of Tragedy Article #2 – Does Othello have to be Black? Article #3 – The Moor in English Renaissance Drama Ethan Chelsea Ellie Amanda John Mark Alexa Rachael Sophia Kelley C. Christian Sam   Liv Lexi Evan BJ Olivia Jason Jack Sterling Tyler Charlotte Kelly B. Kaeden Ryan Ryn Amiya London Amari Forrest Riley Aki Adam

Diction #4 Consider: Analysis: Apply: “A rowan* like a lipsticked girl.” Seamus Heaney, “Song” Field Work * a small deciduous tree native to Europe, having white flower clusters and orange berries. Analysis: Other than the color, what comes to mind when you think of a lipsticked girl? How would it change the meaning and feeling of the line if, instead of lipsticked girl, the author wrote girl with lipstick on? Apply: Write a simile comparing a tree with a domesticated animal. In your simile, use a word that is normally used as a noun (like lipstick) as an adjective (like lipsticked).

Diction-5 Consider: Analysis: “A rowan* like a lipsticked girl.” Seamus Heaney, “Song” Field Work Analysis: Other than the color, what comes to mind when you think of a lipsticked girl? It connotes a flashiness, a brassy, in-your-face showiness. Because of the unusual usage as an adjective lipsticked becomes the focus of the both the line and the image of the girl. How would it change the meaning and feeling of the line if, instead of lipsticked girl, the author wrote girl with lipstick on? The change would take away the line’s power to surprise and shock. Words used in unusual ways make us rething and re-examine the meaning. Without the description, the image becomes less vivid and memorable.

Othello act v

Writing: thesis practice

Mini-Lesson: Thesis Remember our prompt: The thematic concept of appearance versus reality presents itself in the play Othello. What is the message about appearance versus reality so far? Select a character to analyze as he/she relates to the idea of appearance versus reality. Today we are going to focus on writing an effective thesis statement that not only addresses the prompt without restating the prompt, but also develops an idea that is complex and shows insight.

Here are some sample thesis statements that show complexity and insight (next slide). What do you notice about these examples? Turn and talk. Those who put up an incredible façade make it difficult for others to distinguish the difference between fantasy and reality. Perceptions that at first appear rational can actually bring about great misfortune when the truth is revealed. Appearances are always able to change, while truth is a universal constant. People’s personal character flaws often shape their perceptions of others allowing them to be easily manipulated. Racism is used as a weapon for insecure people to manipulate others in society.

notice There is no mention of specific names in the thesis statements. There is a clearly stated theme. It is argumentative/opinion. Now…your turn…return to your draft and revisit your thesis. How can you revise your thesis statement to achieve these things?