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Linking moments and quotations in 'Othello'

'Othello'

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils explore Shakespeare's 'Othello'. They start by learning about Aristotelian tragedy and how Shakespeare adapted it. They read long extracts from across the play, and consider the presentation of Othello, Iago and Desdemona. Finally, they look at key themes, such as jealousy.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to support an argument with effective evidence.

Key Notes

  • Evidence within a paragraph should contain linked moments and quotations.
  • Moments should be contextualised and linked with connectives, to demonstrate understanding of plot sequencing.
  • Connotations of words and images should be linked to other examples that either compound or contrast their effect.
  • More sophisticated terms e.g. 'semantic field', support commentary on the cumulative effect of language.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • contextualise: to place something in the setting that surrounds it, in order to fully understand it
  • cumulative: increasing in effect, quantity or strength gradually
  • noblility: having virtue or high status
  • epiphany: a moment of sudden realisation

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • An essay is effective as long as it contains a range of evidence.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Evidence within a paragraph should contain linked moments and quotations. Moments should be contextualised and linked with connectives, to demonstrate understanding of plot sequencing.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'contextualise'

to place something in the setting that surrounds it, in order to fully understand it.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: An essay is effective as long as it contains a range of evidence. Correction: To maximise effectiveness of an essay, you should link pieces of evidence together.

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