Students continued their journey through Shakespeare's Othello and were introduced to the idea that the coursework must consider how the meaning or possible interpretation of the play may have changed as we have stumbled through time. For example students were introduced to the idea that the play could be viewed by an Elizabeathan audience as a terrifying Christian Fable and a contemporary and more secular audience may view the play as a psychological exploration of the duality of man. Students were also informed that their coursework must consider the critical heritage of the play.
The heart of the lesson was an oral task. Students were asked to consider a series of questions that explore key features of the play. Oral feedback will be offered by all groups in the next session.
Homework: Each group needs to produce a paragraph of information that relates to their oral work. Theses paragraphs will be used to create a document that will serve as a coursework resource. Furthermore, students should read the resources I offered in today's lesson.
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