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This Preparing for Othello - Frontloading Meaning (Part 1): Pre-reading Strategies lesson plan also includes:
- Preparing For Othello - Frontloading Meaning (Part 1) (.pdf)
- Anticipation Guide - English (.pdf)
- Anticipation Guide - English (.docx)
- Anticipation Guide - Spanish (.pdf)
- Anticipation Guide - Spanish (.docx)
- KWL Chart Shakespeare - English (.pdf)
- KWL Chart Shakespeare - English (.docx)
- KWL Chart Shakespeare - Spanish (.pdf)
- KWL Chart Shakespeare - Spanish (.docx)
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The success of any lesson based on a complex text relies heavily on what instructors do before beginning the reading. Before reading Othello, scholars engage in a series of pre-reading activities, including completing an anticipation guide, a K-W-L activity, and researching information about Shakespeare.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a brief mini-lesson on how to locate reliable sources
- After completing the play, have participants revisit their anticipation guides to see if any of their attitudes have changed
Classroom Considerations
- Part one of a two-part lesson series
- Class members need access to devices with internet
- Requires copies of the anticipation guide and the K-W-L chart
Pros
- Links are provided that detail the pre-reading strategies used in the lesson
Cons
- None