Linking moments and quotations in 'Othello'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can support an argument with effective evidence.
Key learning 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.
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
An essay is effective as long as it contains a range of evidence.
To maximise effectiveness of an essay, you should link pieces of evidence together.
Teacher tip
Show students an essay plan that makes sense but has no linked moments and ask students to improve it to include linking moments.
Equipment
You will need a copy of Shakespeare's 'Othello' for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What feature of Othello's, shown at the beginning of the play 'Othello', introduces him as a tragic hero?
Q2.What is a thesis statement?
Q3.What is a topic sentence?
Q4.Which two quotes from Shakespeare's 'Othello' link together via the theme of evil?
Q5.Which quote from Shakespeare's 'Othello' below does not link to the theme of jealousy?
Q6.What is the most important thing to consider before using a quote in an essay?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sentence uses the word 'contextualise' accurately?
Q2."tis a worthy general" and "Being a man of royal siege". How do these two quotes from Shakespeare's 'Othello' link?
Q3.Which of the below is an epiphany that Othello has by the end of the play 'Othello'?
Q4.Why should quotes be contextualised and linked together? Select all that apply.
Q5.How can you effectively link moments when writing about the play 'Othello'?
Q6.Look at these quotes from 'Othello': ''poison his delight'' ; ''abuse his ear"; "pour pestilence into his ear''. What is the most sophisticated way to link the quotes?
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