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WEBQUEST Othello |
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In exploring William Shakespeare's tale of jealousy, manipulation, ambition and murder, you will be asked to consider character development as you consider casting the play, listen to a discussion regarding the character of Othello, view scenes from two productions and consider the directors' and actors' choices, and explore Shakespeare's language. This will culminate in your using your knowledge of character to respond to a critical lens. Have fun. |
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Task One: Casting the Play |
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Click on masks to see different actors who have portrayed Othello and consider how the play is affected by these differences. |
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Task Two: Listening Clip |
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Click on link to listen to a discussion of the role of race in casting the character of Othello. |
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Task Three: Video Clips / Staging the Play |
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Clink on link to anaylze and evaluate directors' and actors' choices in two productions of Othello. |
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Task Four: Shakespeare's Language |
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Clink on link to further investigate Shakespeare's language. |
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Final Task: The Critical Lens Essay |
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Your final task is an essay based on the New York State Regents Exam, in which you will draw upon what you lave learned. |
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