Othello by William Shakespeare

Week #27 March 18-22, 2013

Literature: Othello by William Shakespeare
Writing: Persuasive Essay
Vocabulary: Act III O#s 1-10 - procure, converse, penitent, ruminate, vehement, pomp, defame, slander, veritable, sanctified
Academic Words: 

Homework:

• SAT vocab notes Act II O#s 8-15 - due: Wednesday, March 20

Activities:

On Monday when you get back from the break, you will take a quiz covering last week's vocabulary and Act I of Othello.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will write the first draft of a persuasive essay and conference with me. 

• Wednesday - Dr. McConn will discuss the STAAR test and the difference between  persuasive and expository essay.

On Thursday and Friday, we will continue reading and discussing Othello and watch a little bit more of the film adaptation of the play.