6 x Othello posters covering character relationships, themes, psychology of Othello, symbols and motifs.
Can be used as:
Class handouts
Display posters
Infographics
Qlearn page content
Printables
PDF
Enhance your study of Act 1 of Othello with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From Othello’s first encounters with Desdemona to the exploration of Iago’s deceptive machinations, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching William Shakespeare’s Othello.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 1
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry from Iago’s perspective, which explores his true feelings about Othello, his need for revenge, and his plan of action.
➤ Write a letter from Roderigo to Desdemona expressing his feelings towards her and his emotions after learning about her elopement with Othello.
An introduction to Othello suitable for A Level or GCSE. Seven lessons and handouts. Two lessons on background to Shakespeare and his enduring appeal, character lessons on Othello and Iago, Two lessons on tragedy and tragic hero and theme of jealousy.
Lessons are on powerpoint with accompanying handouts.
Take a look at my other resources in my shop!
100 revision questions on Othello for A-level and GCSE students, compatible with AQA, Pearson and OCR specifications.
This versatile document can be used in the following ways:
Printed out or uploaded as a complete handout for students.
Set as homework.
End-of-unit quiz.
Summarising each act.
Cherry-picked questions for starter activities or retrieval tasks.
Includes questions on tragedy, context and literary criticism to challenge A-level students. These could also be used in high ability GCSE classes.
English literature → Shakespeare → Othello
Notes for help with subject knowledge, discussion, handouts, essay topics, and revision. PDF file. (See free download for an example.)
English literature → Shakespeare → Othello
Notes for help with subject knowledge, discussion, handouts, essay topics, and revision. PDF file. (See free download for an example.)
A unit of work on 'Othello' for A Level Lit designed for the old AQA A spec (last exams 2016) in which students write a 3 way comparative essay on a Shakespeare play and two other texts. Obviously these resources can be adapted to suit new specifications!
Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s Othello. The plot-based assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Additionally, a short answer worksheet is provided for re-assessment purposes. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Roderigo’s affections for Desdemona
Iago’s fury toward Othello
Brabantio
The Turks’ plan to attack Cyprus
Othello and Desdemona’s relationship
Desdemona’s internal conflict
Othello’s departure
Brabantio’s warning to Othello
Iago’s manipulation of Roderigo
Included in the GCSE Shakespeare pack are all the tools and tips to answer the exam question on drama. There are -
handouts and exercises on plot, character, themes, writer, and the nature of drama
a glossary of dramatic terms
an explanation of the three unities
how to structure your essays
the use of P.E.E.
rhetorical devices chart
revision tests
a connectives chart (discursive markers)
20 GCSE questions
model exam answers
links to instructional YouTube videos
form, structure and context
40 quotes
Othello by Shakespeare teaching unit aimed at senior school student.
Bundle includes:
10 week teaching sequence
Analysis of themes
Analysis of language features and stylistic devices
Character arcs
Past exam questions
Analytical paragraphs breakdown and thesis writing
Immersive 5 week whole class game based on deception
PDF form for ease of use.
The files are provided as PDFs for flexibility as teachers use different formats in their classrooms. You can:
Convert to PowerPoint: Upload the PDF to PowerPoint (File → Open) and it will automatically convert to slides.
Use in Google Slides: Upload the PDF to Google Drive, right-click, and open with Google Slides.
Use digitally or print: Upload the PDF to your LMS (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or print it for handouts.
You could also use Canva to upload the pdf and convert and save as a PowerPoint.
Higher English Othello 3x critical essays:
The first is approx. 1100 words and focuses on the way in which Othello's character is developed throughout the play.
The second is around 1000 words and discusses the significance of Act V, scene II of Othello.
Essay three is around 1000 words and explores the deterioration of relationships within the Othello.
1 page of essay questions on Othello
Essay four is on the Shakespeare play Julius Caesar. Approx. 1000 words. The essay explores the theme of revenge.
Essays five-eight are on Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet'. The essays are approx. 1000 words.
The fifth essay explores the way in which the play portrays the values of its society.
The sixth essay discusses the way in which Tybalt's death scene may be interpreted as a key scene in the play.
The seventh essay looks at the key theme of love versus hate.
The eighth focuses on how the key theme of romantic love is conveyed.
There is also a discussion questions document included (which may be used as part of a whole class activity or as a homework sheet) and a list of key quotes (which may be useful as a student hand-out).
Higher English Macbeth sample critical essays based on SQA exam questions:
9) essay on Macbeth's character flaws (approx. 1100 words)
10) essay on a central character's changing attitude (approx. 1100 words)
11) essay on the way in which a dominant mood is created (approx. 1000 words)
12) essay exploring manipulation (approx. 850 words)
13) essay in which a power struggle is central to the action (approx. 800 words)
These could be used as examples when helping students prepare for writing critical essays under exam conditions.
Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Othello. The plot-based assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Cassio’s verbal exchange with Desdemona
Iago encouraging Othello’s suspicions toward Desdemona
Desdemona’s requests for Othello to forgive Cassio
Othello’s insistence that Iago tell him everything he knows
Iago’s underhanded behaviors and statements
Othello’s statements on marital trust and jealousy
The retrieval of Desdemona’s handkerchief
Othello’s mounting suspicions
Othello’s ultimatum to Iago
Desdemona’s frustrations
Othello by William Shakespeare: Study Pack. Worksheets and resources looking at key quotes, character and themes. Skeleton coursework essay plan included
Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare’s Othello. The plot-based assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The end of the war with the Turks
Iago’s emphasis on Cassio’s friendliness toward Desdemona
Cassio’s weakness
Iago’s taking advantage of Cassio’s weakness
The consequences of Cassio’s actions
Othello’s ironic perspective on Iago’s character
Cassio seeking advice from one he considers his closest friend
Iago’s next manipulative move involving Desdemona
Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 5 of William Shakespeare’s Othello. The plot-based assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Additionally, a short answer worksheet is provided for re-assessment purposes. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Iago’s concern that Roderigo could expose him
Iago’s irrational jealousy of Cassio
Cassio’s injury
Fatal wounds
The arrest of Bianca
Othello’s verbal exchange with Desdemona
The subsequent killing
Emilia’s news
The brief revival of a character
The ensuing stabbings, one fatal
Othello’s subsequent perception of himself
The fatal flaw of the hero
Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare’s Othello. The plot-based assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Othello’s rage-fueled trance
Iago’s conspiracy to make Othello think Cassio loves Desdemona
Iago’s barbarous suggestion regarding Desdemona’s fate
The letter from Venice
Lodovico’s witnessing Othello’s abusive behavior
Emilia’s verbal exchange with Othello
Othello’s confrontation with Desdemona
Desdemona turning to Iago for help
Roderigo’s frustration with Iago
The arrangement Iago makes for Roderigo
Desdemona’s foreshadowing fear
Enhance your study of Act 3 of Othello with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From the escalating tensions between Othello and Desdemona to the manipulations of Iago and the tragic misunderstandings that ensue, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 3. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching William Shakespeare’s Othello.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 3
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry from Cassio’s perspective, expressing his feelings of regret over the events of the celebrations, his hopes for reinstatement, and how he plans to do this.
➤ Write a letter from Othello to a friend or authority figure in Venice. It should explore Othello’s emotional turmoil, his suspicions, and concerns about recent events in Cyprus.
Enhance your study of Act 4 of Othello with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From Othello’s increasing descent into jealousy to the tragic unfolding of Iago’s deceitful plans, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 4. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching William Shakespeare’s Othello.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 4
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry from Desdemona’s perspective reflecting on the events and emotions she experienced in Act 4. Explore her feelings towards Othello, her confusion about his behavior, and her emotions about the accusations of infidelity.
➤ Write a letter from Bianca to Cassio expressing her feelings after the incident involving the handkerchief. Explore Bianca’s frustrations, emotions, and her perception of Cassio.
Enhance your study of Act 2 of Othello with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From Othello’s growing trust in Iago to the evolving dynamics between Desdemona and Cassio, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 2. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching William Shakespeare’s Othello.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 2
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a letter from Cassio to Othello, in which he expresses his remorse for the events during the celebration. Explore Cassio’s emotions, his desire to regain Othello’s trust, and his plans to do so.
➤ Write a newspaper article reporting the incident during the celebration in Cyprus. Include quotes from eyewitnesses and reactions to Cassio’s dismissal.
Enhance your study of Act 5 of Othello with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From the culmination of Othello’s tragic downfall to the ultimate revelations of Iago’s treachery, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 5. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching William Shakespeare’s Othello.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 5
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry from Roderigo’s perspective before he died. It should reflect on his involvement in Iago’s schemes and if he regrets his involvement.
➤ Write a newspaper article reporting on the deaths of Desdemona and Othello. It should include quotes from different characters and use emotive language throughout.