K20 LEARN
Preparing for Othello - Frontloading Meaning (Part 2): Pre-reading Strategies
The second lesson in a two-part series that prepares high schoolers for a study of Othello focuses on additional pre-reading strategies. Pupils reflect on what they have learned and consider what they would like to learn about the play....
Penguin Books
A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classic Edition of William Shakespeare's Othello
Villains populate literature. These dastardly characters serve as a contrast to the hero who they set out to destroy. Iago, the villain of Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, certainly rates as one of the most despicable. Motivated by...
Livaudais-Baker English Classroom
Background to Othello
Provide readers of Othello with information that will support their study of Shakespeare's tragedy. The 36 slides include background information about the themes, plot, characters, setting, and literary terms and devices used.
Novelinks
The Winter’s Tale: Problematic Situation
Before beginning The Winter's Tale groups read and discuss a scenario that parallels the plot of Shakespeare's play. They then brainstorm possible solutions to the problem.
Curated OER
Prince Ibrahima
Sixth graders read and utilize the facts from the story "Abd al-Rahmen Ibrahima" by Walter Dean Myers to analyze the main character's life which is ruined by conflict, jealousy, and greed. Journal entries are created in response to the...
Curated OER
"O Beware, Sir, of Jealousy:" Passion and Jealousy in Othello and the Sonnets
Young scholars examine the difference between Othello's jealousy and his passion. They create tableaux or living pictures to examine the difference between the two as presented in four of Shakespeare's sonnets. They discuss their...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Things to Expect When Your Mom Is Pregnant
"Maybe you've always wanted a baby brother or sister and your parents just told you you're going to have one. Perhaps you've always liked being an "only" and now your parents have announced that you'll have a brother or sister soon....
Curated OER
Kids Health: Welcoming a New Baby Into Your Family
Having a new brother or sister can create many opportunities and challenges for you. You can show how responsible you can be by helping as much as you can. You will have to deal with all the attention that the baby receives from your...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: The Green One Over There
This non-prose piece shares a story of jealousy and the tragic illness that occurred in its midst.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: Juno and Her Rivals, Io & Callisto
Juno's famously jealous nature is revealed in these stories of her and her rivals for Jupiter's affection.
Curated OER
Kids Health: When You Are a Twin or Triplet
"Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a twin?" KidsHealth considers the types, troubles, and terrific things about twins and triplets.
Read Works
Read Works: The Best Dancer
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about little girl whose attempt to ruin a classmate's audition backfired. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: A Green Eyed Monster
Why do we get jealous? What causes the feelings? A psychology professor at WSU helps explain the feeling of jealousy.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Othello" by William Shakespeare
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 10-12) to pair with the drama "Othello" by William Shakespeare. Othello, a revered general of the Venetian army, has his newlywed wife meet him in Cyprus where he's stationed. But while there his...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Primordial and Complex Jealousy
Read and analyze the passage "Primordial and Complex Jealousy" and complete the related six-question quiz.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abel
This site tells the story of Abel, the second-born son of Adam and Eve. It tells the story of his purity and love of God and how he was eventually murdered by his jealous older brother Cain. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: The Jealousy Germ [Pdf]
Read a story about Emilius and Bekim and how their bakery was almost destroyed when the jealosy germ came in and started making the ingredients too jealous to work together.