Othello

Othello complete scheme of work that includes 15 lesson packs, a six week homework pack with differentiated activities, an escape room for revision and an assessment and planning resource.

Perfect for KS3 English study but easily adaptable for other age groups. Includes differentiated activities, engaging resources and extensive teacher and student notes.

1. Shakespeare Introduction (Comedy, History, Tragedy)
2. Othello Introduction (Act 1 Scene 1)
3. Brabantio, Iago and Roderigo language and context
4. Desdemona lesson on first meeting her
5. Language analysis and analytical paragraphs
6. Iago’s soliloquy analysis and context
7. Dramatic irony lesson
8. Iago’s soliloquies and plans
9. Act 3 lesson exploring language
10. Act 3 Scene 3 lesson looking at how Othello is manipulated
11. Act 4 lesson exploring character
12. Desdemona lesson on Act 4 Scene 3
13. Act 4 and 5 lesson exploring foreshadowing and imagery
14. Ending lesson focusing on the end of the play and tragedy as a genre
15. Writing your own Shakespearean tragedy lesson
16. Six week homework pack
17. Assessment and planning resource
18. Escape room for recapping plot, characters, context and themes
19. Scheme of work document