November 4, 2011

TLWD: comprehension of literary and rhetorical devices by identifying and interpreting representative material accurately in class activities and discussion.

Journal: “Another thing that got forgotten was the fact that against all probability a sperm whale had suddenly been called into existence several miles above the surface of an alien planet.

And since this is not a naturally tenable position for a whale, this poor innocent creature had very little time to come to terms with its identity as a whale before it then had to come to terms with not being a whale any more.

This is a complete record of its thoughts from the moment it began its life till the moment it ended it”:

Today's Objectives:

· Journal

· Review yesterday’s reading of Othello

· Review Crazy Jane & Act II Study Guide

· Note Card Check

· Finish Reading & discuss Othello, Act III

· “Chaos is come Again” Rhetorical Activity (handout):

o Keep a running count of the number of times Iago uses repetition, leading questions, hesitation, intimation, and rhetorical appeals to unsettle Othello's mind in 3.3.93-280. For each device, note the effect it is having on Othello's state of mind.

Focus on Iago's introduction of the words "jealousy," "cuckold" and "monster" into his rhetoric. How do these words affect a man like Othello? Does Iago use other words that would also alarm him?

· Turn in HW: Othello Act II Study Guide, Crazy Jane Activity, & Jr. Prj. Note-Cards

*HW: Read Act 4 of Othello and begin Study Guide, complete Act 3 study guide, and complete Othello Rhetoric Activity.