Othello A Level

NEW Othello A Level pack for the AQA Love Through The Ages unit. This is currently in development and we will be completed within the next month.

Currently includes:

1. Othello and Historicism - approaching Shakespeare’s play through a Historicist filter
2. Othello A-Level Introduction - Act 1 Scene 1
3. Act 1 Scene 1 lesson exploring the introduction of Brabantio and Iago and Roderigo’s use of language in manipulating the character
4. Act 1 Scenes 2 and 3 lesson exploring first impressions of Desdemona and Othello
5. Act 1 Scene 3 Desdemona analysis of language lesson
6. Act 2 Scene 1 Iago soliloquy and asides lesson
7. Act 2 Scene 2 Iago and dramatic irony lesson
8. Act 2 Scene 3 Iago manipulation soliloquies lesson
9. Act 3 Scenes 1, 2 and 3 - Othello’s perception of self and his masculine identity
10. Act 3 Scene 3 - Othello’s behaviour changes and analytical paragraphs
11. Act 4 Scene 1 - The significance of the handkerchief and Othello’s changing language
12. Act 4 Scene 2 - Othello’s jealously and Iago exposed
13. Act 4 and Act 5 - Othello’s altered mindset and Iago’s uncertainty
14. Act 5 - The ending of the play, expectations and genre
15. In depth exploration of a past exam question on Iago as an anti-hero or villain and his views on love
16. Essay writing skills lesson exploring thesis statements, analytical paragraphs and conclusions through modelled examples and success criteria