1. Othello By: William Shakespeare Lesson Plan #1
Introduction to Jealousy In Othello

2. Bell-Ringer Love The Way You Lie by Eminem Read the Lyrics
Listen and read along
In what way is the theme of jealousy evident in this song? What do you think the song is about? Have you ever experienced the feeling of jealousy? Write sentences and be prepared to share with a partner and in class discussion.
(5 participation points = 10% of overall class average) 

3. Jealousy In Teens by Modern Moms
Jealousy tend to be more common among teens… Why?
Jealousy and Gender
While no one is exempt from being jealous, according to the APA girls tend to be more jealous than boys.
Possible factors: higher expectations, tend to care more about what people say and do, etc.
Jealousy and Relationships
When jealousy enters any relationship, whether friendly, romantic, or platonic, this is a sign of bad times ahead.
Possible factors: insecurity, control, etc (When in a love relationship, be careful because this is not always a sign a person loves you)

4. Jealousy In Teens by Modern Moms
Impact of Jealousy if unchecked
Lonliness
Depression
Low self-esteem
Violence
Death

5. Overcoming and Growing From Jealousy Modern Moms
Jealousy is natural and with work we can overcome it.
Here’s how:
Communicate with someone about how you feel. Talking is therapeutic.
Know your self worth. Know that you are unique and there is no one else in the world like you.
Seek growth by evaluating why you are overcome with feelings of jealousy. Make a list of the cause of your jealousy which is likely stemming from envy.
Have you ever experienced jealousy from someone, observed it, or was jealous at one point in your life? (open discussion)

6. Act I of Othello https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrgIeFma9LE
Listen and Read Along
Intertextuality Reading Response Assignment (5 participation points)
In your groups, search Act I of Othello to find where the theme of jealousy is “developed implicitly through the plot, characters, or some other element in Act 1 of Othello” (Bridging English, 153). (ie: Iago, Roderigo…)

7. Jealousy at Work In Othello
Plot
Act 1 Scene 1 -2
Iago is upset that Cassio was promoted and he was not (lines 9-35)
Iago goes on to project his frustration on to Othello (lines 35-60) saying he serves himself and not Othello; he is pretty much playing the part to undermine Othello.
This is where he begins his manipulation and informs Roderigo who is in love with Desdemona that she is married to Othello, arousing Roderigo’s jealousy and disdain for Othello.
So they concoct a plan to alarm Desdemona’s father while he is sleeping and tell him the news.

8. Jealousy at Work in Othello
Act 1 Scene 3
Iago delivers soliloquy declaring his hate for Othello after plan falls through. He even suspects that Othello has been with his wife Emilia. He then proceeds to plan to cheat Roderigo out of his money and convince Othello that Cassio, the same Cassio he is upset with for being promoted, is having an affair with his wife. So at the end of Act 3 we see Iago’s jealousy and manipulation in full effect. Keep in mind that Othello is unsuspecting.

9. Critical Synthesis on Race in Othello & Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Lesson Plan 2
Critical Synthesis on Race in Othello & Shakespeare
“Othello the Moor”

10. Sonnet 127 In the old age black was not counted fair,
Or if it were, it bore not beauty's name;
But now is black beauty's successive heir,
And beauty slandered with a bastard shame:
For since each hand hath put on Nature's power,
Fairing the foul with Art's false borrowed face,
Sweet beauty hath no name, no holy bower,
But is profaned, if not lives in disgrace.
Therefore my mistress' eyes are raven black,
Her eyes so suited, and they mourners seem
At such who, not born fair, no beauty lack,
Sland'ring creation with a false esteem:
Yet so they mourn becoming of their woe,
That every tongue says beauty should look so.
This poem is about Shakespeare lamenting about the beauty of his lover, who is Black. He is basically saying that Black was not seen as beautiful, but soon it will become the standard of beauty. He is saying how being black is looked down upon in society like how children born out of wedlock, were once look down upon by society. He alludes to how there are people who makes use of enhancers for beauty but true beauty has no name, it is profaned, seen as disgraceful. At the end of the poem he is basically saying woe unto them who slander the beauty of blackness, when it is recognized. This poem can go along with today’s messages about the beauty standard in society. Currently for the most part, European features are valued in the media more so than African features, but there is also a movement of people who are embracing their beauty in its natural form, so maybe Shakespeare was on to something.

11. Bell-Ringer
Read Sonnet 127 by W. Shakespeare and respond to the following questions:
What are your initial feelings or reactions to this poem? What questions do you have? What do you think the poem means? (5 minutes) 5 points
Think pair share
Discussion

12. Historical/Biographical Lense
“You regard a work of literature chiefly, if not exclusively, as a reflection of the author’s life and time, or the life and times of the characters in the work.”

13. Shakespeare and Race in Othello
What is a Moor? The term Moors refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb, North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and Malta during the Middle Ages, who initially were Berber and Arab peoples from North Africa. In the tragedy, Othello is mainly interpreted as being Black by different portrayals of the tragedy of the centuries.

14. How the Elizabethans Viewed Moors
Englishmen saw foreigners as social mirrors.
Englishmen viewed themselves as the opposite of those across seas.
They often looked down on the Moors and discriminated against them with stereotypes and prejudices, much like current times.
The Moors were seen as lustful, evil, jealous, deceitful, barbarous, violent,etc.
So Englishman saw themselves as the opposite of the Moors.
Ironically, Othello was an honorable man who happen to fall prey to the manipulations of Iago, which unfortunately forced him to fall into the stereotypes of jealous and violent.

15. Examples of Stereotypes and Racism in Othello
Lustful stereotype at play by Iago to Brabanzio:
Iago: Even now, now, very now, an old black ram
Is topping 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 ( ).
Iago’s imagery and choice of words to Desdemona’s father heightens his anxieties and feeds into the stereotype of Moors being lustful to drive Brabanzio into a fit against Othello. The diction used is very symbolic of suggestive imagery. He even goes so far to call Othello the devil feeding into the evil stereotype.

16. Why would Shakespeare choose to make a Moor the hero of his tragedy?
With Shakespeare’s knowledge of the race relations of the time, one could only question Shakespeare’s choice to make a Moor the hero of his tragedy at a time when Moors were disliked by Elizabethans.
Perhaps Shakespeare wanted to make a statement about human nature?
Othello was a victim of Iago’s racist manipulation. Iago used the racist beliefs about Black men of the time being jealous and he used this to his advantage. In the end, Othello fell prey to this and ended up murdering his innocent wife. He also internalized this racist language and viewed himself as negative because he was Black. Shakespeare’s Othello is a testament to how powerful racist language is and how it has material effects in this world on certain people.

17. Mobile Exercise
In your groups, search the text Acts 1-2, for racist and stereotypical language. Assume that you are texting a friend and translate that language into contemporary language on your poster-board strips. After you have translated your message, write on the back of the strip how the stereotype is problematic in current times. (5 class work points 20% of overall grade)
If time permits write: What are your thoughts on how race and racial stereotypes are presented in Othello? 2 participation points (Exit Slip)

18. Iago’s Manipulation of Othello
William Shakespeare
Lesson Plan #3
Iago’s Manipulation of Othello
“Jealousy Is Brewing”

19. Bell-Ringer
How does the poem relate to the central ideas about the theme of jealousy in Othello? Draw on previous lessons. Write 2-3 sentences. (2.5 pts.)

20. Watch Act III of Othello
Othello-movie-online-free- putlocker.html
After watching, what are your responses to seeing the film?

21. Formal Analysis of Jealousy in Act III
Scene 1 of Act 3
Cassio is too blinded by his own jealousy of his true love being with Othello, that he is allowing himself to be part of Iago’s scheme unknowing of the fact that Iago is jealous of him for having the position he desired.
Iago on the other hand is trying to find a way to frame Desdemona for having a private meeting with Cassio, by getting her and Cassio alone.
Othello is unknowing of the schemes and it appears Cassio wants his job as a lieutenant back, but Othello believes it is out of his hands, although he likes Cassio. This illustrates Othello’s warm and kind nature, when he is not manipulated by Iago.

22. Formal Analysis Act III
Scene III
Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia enter the room and Cassio leaves.
Othello and Iago enter the room around the same time and Othello wants to know if that was Cassio who had just left.
Iago inserts himself along with his manipulation, insinuating Cassio leaving in such haste because he may be guilty of something.
Desdemona proceeds to speak to Othello about reinstating Cassio and he assures her that he will talk to Cassio, but Desdemona can tell that something is off about Othello. He proceeds to tell her he want to be left alone.

23. Scene iii continued
After they are left alone, Iago continues to plant images of infidelity in Othello’s mind and insinuations of an affair between Cassio and Desdemona.
He reminds Othello that Cassio was their wingman during their engagement period.
Othello questions whether Cassio was true in his intentions, and Iago does not say yes or no, further manipulating Othello into thinking about his wife as a cheater.
Finally, having enough of the “read in between the lines” talk, Othello scolds Iago and tells him to speak his mind and tell him what is going on.
Iago finally tells Othello that he believes Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
After planting seeds of distrust in Othello, by the end of conversation Iago tries to take back the insinuations by saying he could be wrong about it and suggesting Othello leave it alone.

24. Scene iii continued
Desdemona and Emilia enter to tell Othello that it is dinner time and Othello says he has a headache.
Desdemona asks him if he wanted her handkerchief but he said it was too small pushing her hand away.
The handkerchief falls to the floor, and in turn Emilia picks it up.
Instead of giving the handkerchief back to Desdemona, she gives it to her husband Iago who was happy to finally have it in his hands to further his manipulation.
Could Emilia be secretly jealous of Desdemona and why would she do that?
Iago goes to plant the handkerchief in Cassio’s room only to see Othello approaching him angrily.

25. Scene iii
As a good husband should, he demands of Iago to show him physical proof that his wife is being unfaithful.
Iago protests that it would be impossible to catch them in the act, but he has witnessed Cassio calling Desdemona’s name in his sleep and that he kissed him on the forehead while he was sleeping as if he were with Desdemona.
He also said that he saw Cassio wiping his beard with the handkerchief that Othello gave Desdemona.
At this point Othello goes into a jealous rage and vows to kill them both and he promotes Iago to Cassio’s former position.
Iago pushes and pushes until he got what he wanted, despite the cost.

26. Scene IV
Desdemona orders the clown to send a message to Cassio that she has vouched for him.
Just before Othello enters, Desdemona mentions that she can not find the handkerchief her husband gave her, Emilia says nothing knowing that she gave it to Iago.
Othello comes in demanding that Desdemona produce the handkerchief but she cannot.
He tells her that his mother gave it to him and it was a gift to her from his father and that he was to give it to his future wife.
Desdemona says that she has the handkerchief but Othello, already distrusting of her tells her to produce it. She tries to change the subject by bringing up Cassio.

27. Scene iv.
Othello is enraged. Ironically, Emilia talks about the fickleness of men, but she is the person who stole the handkerchief. Emilia goes on to say that Othello is jealous, but Desdemona believes he is upset about a political matter.
This highlights Desdemona inability to see what is brewing and the manipulation that Iago is doing to Othello behind her back.

28. Examining Television Activity
: 1. Could jealousy be a working factor in Emilia giving Desdemona’s handkerchief to Iago? She knew that it was Desdemona’s handkerchief.
2. Is Othello a sympathetic character? Why or Why not?
3.Analyze Iago’s manipulation and comment on it. Think about the theme of jealousy.
There will be 3 groups of 3-4 students. Each group will pick one of the prompts and they will create a news report of one of the events that took place in Act 3 that correlates to the questions and offer commentary on the questions. Be prepared to present your takes. (5 points)

29. William Shakespeare Lesson Plan #4 Jealousy is Blinding
Othello
William Shakespeare
Lesson Plan #4
Jealousy is Blinding

30. Watch and Listen Act 4
Act 4 scene 1
Reading Response
In what ways has Othello internalized the jealousy and stereotypes that was projected about him? Do you find him sympathetic at this point? 2.5 pts.
Act 4 scenes 2-3 (Audio)

31. Othello My Warrior by Nabil Kanso
Let’s analyze!
There is Othello and Desdemona sharing a kiss in the middle of what seems to be a bed. (symbolic)
In the background there are on-lookers who are observing the couple with disapproval.
Interestingly there is also a wolf right behind Othello. (symbolic)

32. What could the painting represent in relations to the events that unfold in Act 4?
The painting depicts Othello and Desdemona sharing a passionate kiss on what appears to be a bed while there are dismayed onlookers observing.
In Act 4 this represents the passion that Othello has for Desdemona. He is passionate about her that the thought of her being unfaithful drives him mad. This passion transforms into rage and anger, as he strikes her after hearing a conversation between Cassio and Bianca of whom Iago tricks Othello into believing that this is Desdemona.
The people in the painting represents the characters in the play who were driven by jealousy for various reasons, who projected their jealousy on to an unsuspecting Othello. They held negative racist beliefs about Othello and in turn Othello was manipulated into becoming the attacking wolf in the end, when blinded by rage and jealousy.

33. Continued….
The passion in the painting represents the love that they both possess for each other deep down.
Othello illustrates this when he keeps asking Emilia about Desdemona’s fidelity and Emilia assures him that Desdemona has been faithful.
But, Othello refuses to believe this due to the fact that too many people has gotten into his head and he cannot be reasonable, since he is blinded by jealousy.
Desdemona continues to love her husband; She is desperate to know why he is behaving the way he is and speaks with Emilia to analyze things.
The bed can stand for love but it foreshadows Desdemona’s death

34. Classy Comic Strip Activity
In groups of 3-4, you will collect the small poster boards and markers.
Create a comedic comic strip based on any incident that took place in Othello so far. Have fun, be creative, and stick figures are just fine! 5pts.
Example on Left

35. William Shakespeare Lesson #5 “Jealousy is as Cruel as the Grave”
Othello
William Shakespeare
Lesson #5
“Jealousy is as Cruel as the Grave”

36. Bell-Ringer
Have you ever experienced jealousy in love, friendships, family relationships? Have you ever experienced the emotion of Jealousy? If so, how did you check it? 5pts.
•Article on “"Teenage Girl Murdered by Jealous Love Rival after Announcing Her Engagement."

37. Listen & Read Along to Othello Act 5

38. How is Jealousy played out in Act 5?
Iago who was jealous of Cassio at the beginning of the play, waits along with Roderigo outside of the brothel where he visited Bianca.
Roderigo tries to stab Cassio but misses and Cassio stabs him. After Roderigo is killed, Iago stabs Cassio and runs off.
Othello hears Cassio screams of death and he is inspired to carry out his murder of Desdemona.
Othello blinded by jealousy and rage, returns to their bedroom to murder Desdemona while she is in bed. (symbolism from previous lesson)

39. Continued…
Desdemona awakens and Othello tells her that she must prepare to die.
Desdemona tries to plead with Othello but he is too blind to see that his wife has been faithful to him the entire time.
He has internalized the stereotype of jealousy and kills his wife.
Desdemona is vindicated when Othello Learns the truth from Emilia, who proves to Othello that Desdemona was faithful the entire time.
The truth is revealed of Iago’s deceit and he even kills his own wife.
Othello, filled with grief over the news commits suicide.

40. Grammar Lesson on Adjectives
Adjectives Strings
When students rely only on adjectives to add detail to their sentences rather than on specific nouns and vivid verbs, they often create Adjective strings.
Student error: My mom’s new, large, blue Ford Expedition…..
There are too many adjectives or words to describe the Expedition.
My mom’s new Expedition is large and blue.
ad·jec·tive
ˈajəktiv/
noun
plural noun: adjectives
a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Ie: The red car

41. Grammar Lesson Continued
Adjective Clauses
An adjective clause works like a multiword adjective. It describes whatever is to the left of it usually a noun. Adjective clauses are usually introduced by relative pronouns such as who, whose, whom, which, that and where.
Examples
Student Error: The lady that drives our bus is crazy.
Correct Way: The Lady who drives our bus is crazy.
When describing people who is more appropriate.

42. Examples of Adjectives in Othello
“If virtue no delighted beauty lack; Your son-in-law is far more fair than black.”
“Cassio’s a proper man.”
“Lieutenant to the warlike Moor Othello,Is come on shore; the Moor himself at sea..”
“O, the more angel she, and you the blacker devil!
You Try!

43. Bumper Stickers 5pts
• Students will do a Bumper Stickers Activity with a partner. 01
•Groups will need to choose any character from Othello and describe them with appropriate adjectives. The sticker should be creative and catchy. 02
You will be asked to Share so have fun!  03