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First Period and Third Period - English II and Honors English II |
3/14/18
More ACT English topics review (and a few other English topics mixed in.) Complete the following exercise. 1. I was surprised that we (was/were) out of school today. 2. I have never (saw/seen) so much snow in March. 3. Who is the better rapper (between/among) Kevin Gates and Drake? 4. Have you ever heard the song ("Ric Flair Drip" / Ric Flair Drip)? 5. Did you accidentally go into the (womens' / womens / women's) restroom? 6. Did you see the cat chasing (its/it's/its') tail? 7. My favorite Poe short story is ("The Cask of Amontillado" / The Cask of Amontillado). 8. (Who/whom) can resist a good pizza? 9. How many times have you (cut/cutted) class this year? 10. (Who's/Whose) coat is this? Choose the correct punctuation to insert in place of the brackets [] in each of the following sentences. 11. I can't believe we didn't have school [] were you surprised as I was? 12. I hoped to get some sleep [] however, I was wide awake most of the night. 13. I still can't believe that it snowed[] but I'm sure glad it did. 14. My friend[] who came down from Michigan yeseterday, says that this is not a lot of snow. 15. The following students need to come to the office[] Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan, and Doc Gooden. 16. What time does UK play[] and are tickets still available? 17. Thank God I am not a Tennessee fan[]I could not stand having to wear that hideous orange color. 18. Orange kind of clashes with my hair[] yet I guess most people do not have that problem. 19. The not-so-funny teacher said[] "Orange you glad you're not a Tennessee fan?" 20. "NTI work is fun[]" said no one ever. 2/13/18 Answer the following questions and EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWERS -- the explanation is the most important part. You will likely need to consult a dictionary or use an internet dictionary. The italicized words are vocabulary words you will encounter in our upcoming reading. (We will be reading excerpts from Beowulf.) 1. If someone is resolute, are they likely to give up easily? 2. If someone were coughing vehemently, would they be coughing loudly or quietly? (Don't forget to explain.) 3. Is your English teacher infallible? 4. If you bought a lavish fur coat, would it most likely be cheap or expensive? (Don't forget to explain.) 5. How is the word assail similar to the word assailant? 6. If the teacher extolled your writing, did he think it was horrible? 7. If a flag is furled, is it rolled up? 2/12/18
Review the story we read in class - "A Family Supper" by Kazuo Ishiguro. If you were turning this story into a short film, how would you go about it? Discuss any plot changes you would make (or why you wouldn't change the plot at all.) Would you leave the abrupt, ambiguous ending, or would you make the ending clearer? Would the characters be the same? Would you leave the setting in Japan, or would you change it? Discuss any elements of adapting a story to film that apply. This should be about 1 page handwritten. 2/5/18
Choose the appropriate transition word for each sentence below. 1. (Because/Although) Tom Brady turned the football over, the Patriots lost the Super Bowl. 2. The Patriots tried to win the Super Bowl; (nevertheless/thus), they failed miserably. 3. (Despite/Because of) being a backup quarterback, Nick Foles still led his team to victory and earned Super Bowl MVP honors. 4. I was happy that the Patriots lost (hence/thus/since) I do not like them. 5. Careful preparation and study will help you pass the test; (moreover/on the other hand), it can help you retain what you learn and even get into a good college. Add commas to the following sentences. Each sentence only needs one comma. Write the word and then the comma that goes in the sentence; you do not have to write the entire sentence. 6. When I heard that there was no school I was extremely excited. 7. I went to Sea World to see the dolphins but when we got there it was closed. 8. My friend Stanley broke his leg in six places so he was unable to participate in the football game. 9. The slimy ugly monster scared the three young children. 10. Because of my extreme fear of enclosed spaces I was unable to ride in the elevator. 1/19/18
Troublesome Verbs Review Choose the correct answer (answer choices found in parentheses) for each sentence below. This is a review of our irregular verbs unit. 1. Today I (saw/seen) a strange sight. 2. The car has only been (drove/driven) on Sundays and holidays. 3. I have (went/gone) to church for several consecutive Sundays. 4. I (knew/knowed) I could count on you! 5. Ricardo has (ran/run) for student council for the past three years. 6. I left the sink running, and it (ran/run) over. 7. Have you ever (rode/ridden) a horse? 8. That candy bar (cost/costed) eighty-four cents. 9. The fighter looks defeated, but the manager has not (threw/thrown/throwed) in the towel yet. 10. I have (wrote/written) ten pages, but Mr. Simpson still says this paper isn't good enough! 1/18/18 - ACT Topics Exercise Choose the correct answer (answer choices found in parentheses) for each sentence below. These are all topics that are potentially on the English portion of the ACT! 1. The cat chased (its/it's) own tail. 2. The students in Mr. Creasy's class (like/likes) him. 3. I would have some of your popcorn, but I have already (ate/eaten.) 4. (Who/whom) wore a jacket to school today? 5. I did not watch the game, but I (seen/saw) highlights on Sports Overtime. 6. My math teacher always kept his (students/students'/student's) cell phones in his filing cabinet. 7. How many (friend's/friends'/friends) do you have? 8. His fear of spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and even moths (seem/seems) extreme. 9. I thought those three were friends. Why are they fighting (between/among) themselves? 10. That secret is between you and (I/me). 11. Anyone in the United States (is/are) eligible to win. 12. (They're/their/there) going to the park after school. 13. I have (laid/layed/lain) in bed all day! 14. I think (your/you're) crazy! 15. (They're/Their/There) is a snake in the middle of the road. 1/16/18 Work through PASSAGE ONE ONLY (15 multiple choice questions) of the ACT English practice test found here - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/english-practice-test-questions.html?page=2&chapter=0 Write a paragraph telling how many questions you got on the first try (honor system, no need to cheat because this is a participation exercise) AND tell me which questions gave you the most trouble, what topics we might need to review in class, etc. This is your chance to give me important feedback on the things we do in class. 1/5/18 Write a thesis statement for the following prompt: Some people feel that 16-year-olds lack the responsibility and maturity to handle the significant privilege of driving. Others argue that 16-year-olds use their licenses for much more than social events. In your opinion, should the driving age be raised from 16 to 18? Remember, you are writing ONLY the thesis statement! This is not a paper. Try to have someone proofread your work, or send it to me for review! 1/4/18 Write a correctly punctuated, well-constructed thesis statement for the following prompts: 1. Schools should have longer lunch times. 2. Vocational (trades) classes should be required for high school students. 3. Schools should have more choice and flexibility in class scheduling. |
2nd Period - English IV |
3/14/18
Write a thesis statement ONLY for the following prompts: 1. Hamlet: is his madness fake, real, or some of both? 2. Who is more at fault for Ophelia's madness and death: Hamlet or Polonius? 2/13/18 Watch the video below. Then, write a one-paragraph response. Evaluate the video. Was it easy to understand? Did it make you want to read the play and/or watch a dramatic performance or movie version? Did you enjoy the video and find it helpful? 2/12/18
View introductory PowerPoint on Hamlet. (See below.) Be prepared to discuss the contents of this presentation in class.
2/5/18
Review the Purdue OWL's MLA Works Cited guide and begin your works cited page for your research paper. We will work on these the next class day, but at least have a good start on it. 1/19/18
Look up AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL source for your upcoming research paper and answer the following questions for it. 1. Name of source - Author and/or Publishing Organization 2. Brief summary or overview of source. (Main idea / supporting details) 3. How might you use this source in your paper? Explain specifically. This should give you two sources for your upcoming paper. 1/18/18 Look up AT LEAST ONE source for your upcoming research paper and answer the following questions for it. 1. Name of source - Author and/or Publishing Organization 2. Brief summary or overview of source. (Main idea / supporting details) 3. How might you use this source in your paper? Explain specifically. 1/16/18 Write a thesis statement for your upcoming research paper. If you feel comfortable writing the full introduction, you may do so, but all that is required for now is the thesis statement. Be ready to present these to me in class for feedback. Remember, your thesis statement should indicate the organization of your paper. 1/5/18 Write a thesis statement for the following prompt: Some people feel that 16-year-olds lack the responsibility and maturity to handle the significant privilege of driving. Others argue that 16-year-olds use their licenses for much more than social events. In your opinion, should the driving age be raised from 16 to 18? Remember, you are writing ONLY the thesis statement! This is not a paper. Try to have someone proofread your work, or send it to me for review! 1/4/18 Write a correctly punctuated, well-constructed thesis statement for the following prompts: 1. Schools should have longer lunch times. 2. Vocational (trades) classes should be required for high school students. 3. Schools should have more choice and flexibility in class scheduling. |
Flex and 5th Period- College Study Skills/Reading for College Success
3/14/18
More ACT English topics review (and a few other English topics mixed in.) Complete the following exercise.
1. I was surprised that we (was/were) out of school today.
2. I have never (saw/seen) so much snow in March.
3. Who is the better rapper (between/among) Kevin Gates and Drake?
4. Have you ever heard the song ("Ric Flair Drip" / Ric Flair Drip)?
5. Did you accidentally go into the (womens' / womens / women's) restroom?
6. Did you see the cat chasing (its/it's/its') tail?
7. My favorite Poe short story is ("The Cask of Amontillado" / The Cask of Amontillado).
8. (Who/whom) can resist a good pizza?
9. How many times have you (cut/cutted) class this year?
10. (Who's/Whose) coat is this?
Choose the correct punctuation to insert in place of the brackets [] in each of the following sentences.
11. I can't believe we didn't have school [] were you surprised as I was?
12. I hoped to get some sleep [] however, I was wide awake most of the night.
13. I still can't believe that it snowed[] but I'm sure glad it did.
14. My friend[] who came down from Michigan yeseterday, says that this is not a lot of snow.
15. The following students need to come to the office[] Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan, and Doc Gooden.
16. What time does UK play[] and are tickets still available?
17. Thank God I am not a Tennessee fan[]I could not stand having to wear that hideous orange color.
18. Orange kind of clashes with my hair[] yet I guess most people do not have that problem.
19. The not-so-funny teacher said[] "Orange you glad you're not a Tennessee fan?"
20. "NTI work is fun[]" said no one ever.
2/13/18
Use the link from 2/12 to access yesterday's practice English ACT. Click on passage 3 and complete this one. Then, write another response similar to yesterday's. (See just below.) Remember, this is to help you improve ACT skills, so the more YOU put into it, the more valuable it will be!
2/12/18
Work through PRACTICE PASSAGE TWO ONLY (15 total questions) of the ACT English practice test found here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/english-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=1
Write a paragraph telling how many questions you got on the first try (honor system, no need to cheat because this is a participation exercise) AND tell me which questions gave you the most trouble, what topics we might need to review in class, etc. This is your chance to give me important feedback on the things we do in class.
More ACT English topics review (and a few other English topics mixed in.) Complete the following exercise.
1. I was surprised that we (was/were) out of school today.
2. I have never (saw/seen) so much snow in March.
3. Who is the better rapper (between/among) Kevin Gates and Drake?
4. Have you ever heard the song ("Ric Flair Drip" / Ric Flair Drip)?
5. Did you accidentally go into the (womens' / womens / women's) restroom?
6. Did you see the cat chasing (its/it's/its') tail?
7. My favorite Poe short story is ("The Cask of Amontillado" / The Cask of Amontillado).
8. (Who/whom) can resist a good pizza?
9. How many times have you (cut/cutted) class this year?
10. (Who's/Whose) coat is this?
Choose the correct punctuation to insert in place of the brackets [] in each of the following sentences.
11. I can't believe we didn't have school [] were you surprised as I was?
12. I hoped to get some sleep [] however, I was wide awake most of the night.
13. I still can't believe that it snowed[] but I'm sure glad it did.
14. My friend[] who came down from Michigan yeseterday, says that this is not a lot of snow.
15. The following students need to come to the office[] Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan, and Doc Gooden.
16. What time does UK play[] and are tickets still available?
17. Thank God I am not a Tennessee fan[]I could not stand having to wear that hideous orange color.
18. Orange kind of clashes with my hair[] yet I guess most people do not have that problem.
19. The not-so-funny teacher said[] "Orange you glad you're not a Tennessee fan?"
20. "NTI work is fun[]" said no one ever.
2/13/18
Use the link from 2/12 to access yesterday's practice English ACT. Click on passage 3 and complete this one. Then, write another response similar to yesterday's. (See just below.) Remember, this is to help you improve ACT skills, so the more YOU put into it, the more valuable it will be!
2/12/18
Work through PRACTICE PASSAGE TWO ONLY (15 total questions) of the ACT English practice test found here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/english-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=1
Write a paragraph telling how many questions you got on the first try (honor system, no need to cheat because this is a participation exercise) AND tell me which questions gave you the most trouble, what topics we might need to review in class, etc. This is your chance to give me important feedback on the things we do in class.
2/5/18
Choose the appropriate transition word for each sentence below.
1. (Because/Although) Tom Brady turned the football over, the Patriots lost the Super Bowl.
2. The Patriots tried to win the Super Bowl; (nevertheless/thus), they failed miserably.
3. (Despite/Because of) being a backup quarterback, Nick Foles still led his team to victory and earned Super Bowl MVP honors.
4. I was happy that the Patriots lost (hence/thus/since) I do not like them.
5. Careful preparation and study will help you pass the test; (moreover/on the other hand), it can help you retain what you learn and even get into a good college.
Add commas to the following sentences. Each sentence only needs one comma. Write the word and then the comma that goes in the sentence; you do not have to write the entire sentence.
6. When I heard that there was no school I was extremely excited.
7. I went to Sea World to see the dolphins but when we got there it was closed.
8. My friend Stanley broke his leg in six places so he was unable to participate in the football game.
9. The slimy ugly monster scared the three young children.
10. Because of my extreme fear of enclosed spaces I was unable to ride in the elevator.
Choose the appropriate transition word for each sentence below.
1. (Because/Although) Tom Brady turned the football over, the Patriots lost the Super Bowl.
2. The Patriots tried to win the Super Bowl; (nevertheless/thus), they failed miserably.
3. (Despite/Because of) being a backup quarterback, Nick Foles still led his team to victory and earned Super Bowl MVP honors.
4. I was happy that the Patriots lost (hence/thus/since) I do not like them.
5. Careful preparation and study will help you pass the test; (moreover/on the other hand), it can help you retain what you learn and even get into a good college.
Add commas to the following sentences. Each sentence only needs one comma. Write the word and then the comma that goes in the sentence; you do not have to write the entire sentence.
6. When I heard that there was no school I was extremely excited.
7. I went to Sea World to see the dolphins but when we got there it was closed.
8. My friend Stanley broke his leg in six places so he was unable to participate in the football game.
9. The slimy ugly monster scared the three young children.
10. Because of my extreme fear of enclosed spaces I was unable to ride in the elevator.
1/19/18
Troublesome Verbs Review
Choose the correct answer (answer choices found in parentheses) for each sentence below.
1. Today I (saw/seen) a strange sight.
2. The car has only been (drove/driven) on Sundays and holidays.
3. I have (went/gone) to church for several consecutive Sundays.
4. I (knew/knowed) I could count on you!
5. Ricardo has (ran/run) for student council for the past three years.
6. I left the sink running, and it (ran/run) over.
7. Have you ever (rode/ridden) a horse?
8. That candy bar (cost/costed) eighty-four cents.
9. The fighter looks defeated, but the manager has not (threw/thrown/throwed) in the towel yet.
10. I have (wrote/written) ten pages, but Mr. Simpson still says this paper isn't good enough!
1/18/18 - ACT Topics Exercise
Choose the correct answer (answer choices found in parentheses) for each sentence below. These are all topics that are potentially on the English portion of the ACT!
1. The cat chased (its/it's) own tail.
2. The students in Mr. Creasy's class (like/likes) him.
3. I would have some of your popcorn, but I have already (ate/eaten.)
4. (Who/whom) wore a jacket to school today?
5. I did not watch the game, but I (seen/saw) highlights on Sports Overtime.
6. My math teacher always kept his (students/students'/student's) cell phones in his filing cabinet.
7. How many (friend's/friends'/friends) do you have?
8. His fear of spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and even moths (seem/seems) extreme.
9. I thought those three were friends. Why are they fighting (between/among) themselves?
10. That secret is between you and (I/me).
11. Anyone in the United States (is/are) eligible to win.
12. (They're/their/there) going to the park after school.
13. I have (laid/layed/lain) in bed all day!
14. I think (your/you're) crazy!
15. (They're/Their/There) is a snake in the middle of the road.
1/16/18
Work through PASSAGE ONE ONLY (15 multiple choice questions) of the ACT English practice test found here - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/english-practice-test-questions.html?page=2&chapter=0
Write a paragraph telling how many questions you got on the first try (honor system, no need to cheat because this is a participation exercise) AND tell me which questions gave you the most trouble, what topics we might need to review in class, etc. This is your chance to give me important feedback on the things we do in class.
1/5/18
Read the following article. The answer the following questions:
1. What does the word mitigate mean in the article's context??
2. What is the article's main idea?
3. List at least 3 details from the article that support the main idea.
4. What is the purpose of this article?
5. Who is this article's target audience?
http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/04/opinions/security-of-nearly-every-computer-has-just-gotten-a-lot-worse-opinion-schneier/index.html
1/4/18
Read the following article and write a 1-paragraph summary: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/04/health/back-to-work-blues/index.html
Troublesome Verbs Review
Choose the correct answer (answer choices found in parentheses) for each sentence below.
1. Today I (saw/seen) a strange sight.
2. The car has only been (drove/driven) on Sundays and holidays.
3. I have (went/gone) to church for several consecutive Sundays.
4. I (knew/knowed) I could count on you!
5. Ricardo has (ran/run) for student council for the past three years.
6. I left the sink running, and it (ran/run) over.
7. Have you ever (rode/ridden) a horse?
8. That candy bar (cost/costed) eighty-four cents.
9. The fighter looks defeated, but the manager has not (threw/thrown/throwed) in the towel yet.
10. I have (wrote/written) ten pages, but Mr. Simpson still says this paper isn't good enough!
1/18/18 - ACT Topics Exercise
Choose the correct answer (answer choices found in parentheses) for each sentence below. These are all topics that are potentially on the English portion of the ACT!
1. The cat chased (its/it's) own tail.
2. The students in Mr. Creasy's class (like/likes) him.
3. I would have some of your popcorn, but I have already (ate/eaten.)
4. (Who/whom) wore a jacket to school today?
5. I did not watch the game, but I (seen/saw) highlights on Sports Overtime.
6. My math teacher always kept his (students/students'/student's) cell phones in his filing cabinet.
7. How many (friend's/friends'/friends) do you have?
8. His fear of spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and even moths (seem/seems) extreme.
9. I thought those three were friends. Why are they fighting (between/among) themselves?
10. That secret is between you and (I/me).
11. Anyone in the United States (is/are) eligible to win.
12. (They're/their/there) going to the park after school.
13. I have (laid/layed/lain) in bed all day!
14. I think (your/you're) crazy!
15. (They're/Their/There) is a snake in the middle of the road.
1/16/18
Work through PASSAGE ONE ONLY (15 multiple choice questions) of the ACT English practice test found here - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/english-practice-test-questions.html?page=2&chapter=0
Write a paragraph telling how many questions you got on the first try (honor system, no need to cheat because this is a participation exercise) AND tell me which questions gave you the most trouble, what topics we might need to review in class, etc. This is your chance to give me important feedback on the things we do in class.
1/5/18
Read the following article. The answer the following questions:
1. What does the word mitigate mean in the article's context??
2. What is the article's main idea?
3. List at least 3 details from the article that support the main idea.
4. What is the purpose of this article?
5. Who is this article's target audience?
http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/04/opinions/security-of-nearly-every-computer-has-just-gotten-a-lot-worse-opinion-schneier/index.html
1/4/18
Read the following article and write a 1-paragraph summary: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/04/health/back-to-work-blues/index.html
Fourth Period - AP English IV
mary_shelley_and_frankenstein_intro_pp.ppt | |
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File Type: | ppt |
3/14/18
*Note: Hamlet MC test from albert.io will be done in class tomorrow! Also, if you haven't told me you're taking the AP exam, contact me today.
View the introductory PowerPoint for Frankenstein above. Then answer the following questions:
1. In your mind, what does the creature from Frankenstein look like? (I realize this is before reading. That's the point... what you think of when you hear the term now.) Describe OR draw the creature. (Or both.)
2. What was science like up to the time Frankenstein was written?
3. How is the story structured?
*Note: Hamlet MC test from albert.io will be done in class tomorrow! Also, if you haven't told me you're taking the AP exam, contact me today.
View the introductory PowerPoint for Frankenstein above. Then answer the following questions:
1. In your mind, what does the creature from Frankenstein look like? (I realize this is before reading. That's the point... what you think of when you hear the term now.) Describe OR draw the creature. (Or both.)
2. What was science like up to the time Frankenstein was written?
3. How is the story structured?
2/13/18
In lines 58-80, Polonius gives a great deal of advice to his son Laertes. In this speech, Polonius covers nine items of advice. In your own words, explain what the following items mean:
a. (lines 59-60) "Give thy thoughts no tongue,/ Nor any unproportioned thought his act."
b. (line 68) "Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice;"
c. (lines 75-77) "Neither a borrower nor a lender be;/ For loan oft loses both itself and friend,…"
In lines 58-80, Polonius gives a great deal of advice to his son Laertes. In this speech, Polonius covers nine items of advice. In your own words, explain what the following items mean:
a. (lines 59-60) "Give thy thoughts no tongue,/ Nor any unproportioned thought his act."
b. (line 68) "Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice;"
c. (lines 75-77) "Neither a borrower nor a lender be;/ For loan oft loses both itself and friend,…"
2/12/18
Finish reading Act 1 of Hamlet. The No Fear Shakespeare link is here: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/hamlet/page_40.html
Be prepared to discuss Act 1 in class.
Finish reading Act 1 of Hamlet. The No Fear Shakespeare link is here: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/hamlet/page_40.html
Be prepared to discuss Act 1 in class.
2/5/18
Complete Othello study guide. Don't forget about Othello essay that is due Thursday.
Complete Othello study guide. Don't forget about Othello essay that is due Thursday.
1/19/18
Read Act IV, scene i of Othello. The link to the text is here: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/page_190.html
Be ready to discuss this in class when we return to school!
1/18/18
Finish Act III of Othello. You can use the No Fear Shakespeare link below, or you can use any text/audio version of the play. Then write a response to the following prompt:
Various circumstances converge in Act III to make Iago's plan to deceive Othello begin to work. What are the strongest circumstances and/or reasons Iago's plan begins to work?
Note: Your response should be approximately 1 page (estimate - could be a bit shorter, could be a bit longer.)
Read Act IV, scene i of Othello. The link to the text is here: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/page_190.html
Be ready to discuss this in class when we return to school!
1/18/18
Finish Act III of Othello. You can use the No Fear Shakespeare link below, or you can use any text/audio version of the play. Then write a response to the following prompt:
Various circumstances converge in Act III to make Iago's plan to deceive Othello begin to work. What are the strongest circumstances and/or reasons Iago's plan begins to work?
Note: Your response should be approximately 1 page (estimate - could be a bit shorter, could be a bit longer.)
1/16/18
Read Othello Act III, scene 3. The No Fear Shakespeare text can be found here: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/page_128.html - Be prepared to discuss this scene in class.
Read Othello Act III, scene 3. The No Fear Shakespeare text can be found here: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/page_128.html - Be prepared to discuss this scene in class.
1/5/18 - Read Othello Act I, scene 3. Here is a link to the No Fear Shakespeare text (right is original, left is a modern language version): http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/page_28.html
Complete the following questions:
1. What is Iago's reason for continuing to follow Othello?
2. What type of imagery does Iago use when describing Othello in Act 1, scene 1? What type of stereotypes does this imply?
3. Why is Othello respected by the Duke and senator? What qualities does he have?
4. What warning does Brabantio give to Othello about Desdemona?
5. What is Iago supposed to arrange for Roderigo? Do you think that Iago is really concerned with this or is he just using Roderigo?
Complete the following questions:
1. What is Iago's reason for continuing to follow Othello?
2. What type of imagery does Iago use when describing Othello in Act 1, scene 1? What type of stereotypes does this imply?
3. Why is Othello respected by the Duke and senator? What qualities does he have?
4. What warning does Brabantio give to Othello about Desdemona?
5. What is Iago supposed to arrange for Roderigo? Do you think that Iago is really concerned with this or is he just using Roderigo?
1/4/18-Read Othello Act I, scene 2. (Link to the Othello text is on the English IV page.) Watch the supplemental video below: