If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Develop a thorough understanding of the historical and cultural context in which Othello was written and apply its themes to contemporary life
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Read and analyze Shakespeare's writing closely, paying particular attention to his use of figurative language and extended metaphors
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Analyze and discuss, both individually and as a class, the important and common themes in the play
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Speak and write insightfully about the ideas contained in Othello, including what the students' own opinions are about those ideas
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Understand the unique aspects of...
