Todays Objective I will examine a text that
Today’s Objective: � I will examine a text that presents a Historical Perspective so I can determine the cultural significance of the Moor in English Renaissance drama. You will need the following for today’s lesson: � SSR Book � Composition Book � Spring. Board Book � Be sure to pick up a pink Act I & II Quiz Review sheet from the folder!
SSR � Silently read a book of your choosing for 10 minutes. SSR Reflection � Are there any characters in your book who make poor decisions? � What causes them to make these decisions? � Do other characters influence them to make these decisions? If so, why do they succumb to the influence of these characters?
� Today, you will read an essay that discusses the historical significance of the Moor and use a strategy to “chunk” a dense text. � You may work in your acting companies for this activity, but each person must complete his or her own handout for a daily grade.
Review: Levels of Questioning � Literal – the answer can be found in the text and does not require any inferences or conclusions. � Example: What did Harry Potter say to Hermione? � Interpretive – to form an answer, you must draw inferences or conclusions about the text. � Example: Why does Harry Potter feel responsible for ridding the wizarding world of Voldemort? � Universal – these questions connect the text to the larger world or to other works of literature. � Example: What can we learn about the fight between good and evil from the Harry Potter series?
Chunk 1: Paragraphs 1 -3 (15 minutes) � Scan paragraphs 1 -3 and highlight the words “Moor” or “Morocco. ” � Reread the paragraphs. This time, pay attention to the images and characterizations of the Moor. � Highlight the words used to describe the characterization of the Moor. List at least 5 on your handout. � What stereotypes are present? � Create � 1 levels of questions for this chunk: Literal � 1 Interpretive � 1 Universal
Chunk 2: Paragraphs 4 -6 (25 minutes) � Locate four images that have been used so far to characterize the Moor (paragraphs 1 -4). At least one of these images must come from paragraph 4. � Read paragraph 5 and locate examples of power. � Create levels of questions for this chunk.
Chunk 3: Paragraphs 7 -9 (20 minutes) � Read the chunk and highlight the word, “Moor. ” Note how this word is used. � Reread paragraph 7 and highlight two sentences that state what conflict “Othello, the Moor of Venice, ” embodies. � Reread paragraph 8 and highlight what the Moor was a sign of and what the Moor was identified with. Record this information on your answer sheet. � Reread paragraph 9 and determine how outsiders are marginalized by a dominant society. Record this information on your answer sheet. � Create levels of questions for this chunk.
� Closure Question What new information have you learned about the Moor and the history of Othello being performed? How can this understanding help us as we move onto Acts III – V and then write an analytical essay?
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