1. MAKING CONNECTIONS Ms. A. Martin, M.ED.

2. TEXT-TO –WORLD Create 1-3 PowerPoint Slides that follow the following guidelines. – Give a quote that directly connects to the world. – Explain how the quote relates to the real word or the world around you. – Use visual aids that help enhance the viewers understanding of the connection you are making.

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4. William Shakespeare’s Othello Quote: “Zounds, sir, you’re robbed! For shame, put on your gown. Your heart is burst, you have lost half your soul. Even now, now, very now, an old black ram is tupping your white ewe. Arise, arise, Awake the snorting citizens with the bell Or else the devil will make a grandsire of you. Arise, I say!” (1.1. 90) My Connection: Desdemona (a white woman), has eloped with Othello (an older, black man). When Iago says an "old black ram" (Othello) is "tupping" (sleeping with) Brabantio's "white ewe" (Desdemona), he plays on the notion that black men have an animal-like, hyper-sexuality. Also, Iago calls him "the devil," playing on the idea that black men were evil and that the devil often took the shape and form of a black man. This relates to the world around me in that it reminds me of the OJ Simpson case in which he was accused of killing his (white) wife. He was portrayed as an angry and abusive black man and trying to control his white wife.

5. TEXT-TO TEXT Create One PowerPoint Slide that follows the following guidelines. What does it remind me of in another book I have read? OR How is this different from other things I’ve read?

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7. OTHELLO/TWILIGHT William Shakespeare’s Othello reminds me of Stephanie Myers’ Twilight Saga, in that both stories have two central characters who are very passionate about each other and one character whose main motivation is to sabotage the relationship. The antagonist have similar motivations. Othello’s Iago is jealous of Othello ‘s power and his relationship with Desdemona. Similarly, Twilight's Jacob loves Bella and detests his arch nemesis Edward. Not to mention both stories have a central character who is in some way ostracized because he is different. Both of these stories have a marked similarities to each other.

8. RECITIATION

9. Recitation Rules Must be from the novel Must be a monologue rather than a dialogue. Must use inflection and the voice of the character Must be mostly memorized, however, you may make use of flashcard. Extra consideration of completely memorized pieces. Must be no longer than 2 minute and no shorter than 30 seconds.

10. Due: March 2-3