Characterization in Othello
Objective: SWBAT identify and use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of a character from Othello.
Big Idea: What a tangled web we weave: Finding character connections
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Connections among Characters
To begin the lesson, I will ask the class to volunteer the names of all the characters in the play that we have been introduced so far. Once a list is comprised, students will then create a flow chart that indicates the relationships among all the characters. I have enclosed a completed sample and a blank copy.
Othello Biopoem
Once the character map is established, students will choose one of the characters and write a biopoem on that character by completing the attached template. This activity is different from a traditional biopoem because it has been accommodated to meet the Common Core. The assignment requires students to use phrases and words from the text in completing the template. The purpose of this assignment is for students to have an ability to step into the shoes of one of the characters. In order to complete the template, students will have to make many inferences into what motivates the character. The attached template further explains how to structure the poem.
If technology is available, I have adapted the biopoem into a video poem by using iMovie. See attached.
