Othello Lesson Plan

Read all of Act V.

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9

3. 3

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3

4. 4

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.

Content Summary for Teachers

Act V, Scene i

Roderigo is waiting, at Iago's urging, to duel with Cassio. As far as Iago is concerned, it would be preferable if Roderigo and Cassio killed each other so that Iago's machinations remain secret. Cassio and Roderigo...