DC Exploration Series Shakespeare Othello Study Guide with Resources
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The book begins with a Synopsis and Timeline of Othello, providing an overview of the entire play. We then delve into various Themes, Figurative Language, Characters, Symbols, and Motifs. Additionally, we explore how Othello relates in a South Africa context.
This is then broken down in the various Acts within Shakespeare.
Each Act starts with a Summary of Each Scene, followed by the Full Text of the Play for that Act, and then a comprehensive Analysis of the Act.
This is then be followed by a Workbook for each Act which features highly engaging worksheets on every scene in Othello, divided into sections that invite students to engage with the text in various ways:
- Passage Analysis: Analyse key passages from each scene.
- Evidence Hunt: Answer interpretive questions by finding the best textual evidence.
- Comparing Quotations: Make connections between quotations from different scenes.
- Discussion Questions: Foster lively discussions and interpretive debates.
- Quick Writes: Compose short arguments supported by textual evidence, leading to keen interpretive insights.
- Figurative Language Quiz: Identify types of figurative language used across quotations from Othello, with a glossary and answer key included.
Following the workbook sections, you’ll find:
- Analytical Writing Assignment with a Sample Essay: Challenge students to write an analytical paper on Othello, with sample topics, a writing schedule, outline template, and grading rubric.
- QR Codes with videos are available throughout the book.