Othello A Level Scheme of Work

Othello A Level

NEW Othello A Level pack for the AQA Love Through The Ages unit. Designed for AQA English Literature Spec A 7712. 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 (Iago) 17) In-depth exploration of a past exam question of Othello and Iago's relationship 18) Essay writing skills lesson exploring thesis statements, analytical paragraphs and conclusions through modelled examples and success criteria (Othello and Iago) 19) Revision guide with 40 pages of notes, exam tips and advice 20) Scheme of work document