1. Agenda *Close Read #1 – review/check
*Othello, Act I, Scene 3 (Finish Act I)
*Sticky Note Responses (Act I)
*Start film comparison of Act I (handout)
HW: Start Characterization Chart (Handout) – to work on after each act

2. Reminders 2-15-19 Background Quiz Tuesday, Feb 2/26
The info covered on this quiz has been posted on a tab on the blog called Othello Resources.
Only thing you should have finished when you come to class Monday after break: Read Scenes 1 and 2 of Act II (They are VERY SHORT! It is what I would normally assign you over a weekend.)
Othello – each night, you should:
re-read what we read in class in the modern English translation.
work on developing a study sheet for all the quotes I tell you to highlight as we read.
Have a restful and relaxing break!

3. Othello: Focus Act I, Scene i Reading Purpose:
How does Iago feel about Othello?
Complete the Othello Names Chart – side one
Act I, Scene ii Reading Purpose - HW:
What kind of man is Othello? How does Brabantio feel about Othello?
Complete the Othello Responses chart as you read Scene ii
Highlight Quotes – we will do these tomorrow
Close Reading Practice #1
Act I, Scene iii Reading Purposes:
Why do Othello and Desdemona argue that they are supposed to be together?
How does Iago solidify his position as the villain?

4. Othello Response to Act I
Choose two characters: Othello, Iago, or Desdemona.
On a sticky note, write a comment, question, or line that expresses your thoughts on each character you chose.
Place the sticky notes on the appropriate chart.
**Start characterization charts for Othello and Iago on your own!

5. Othello – Film Comparison: Opening Scene
Orson Welles version O
Fishburne version
Handout –
Actor Portrayal
Setting/Context
Shots and Angles
Lighting and Sound
Post Viewing Reflection: Discuss which opening scene was more effective. (NOT which one you liked better!) Explain your choice by addressing at least two examples from your chart.