Othello. Teacher s Guide. Overview. About the Author. THE EXCHANGE QUESTION Who deserves your trust?

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1 Teacher s Guide Reading Level Lexile 770 Genre/Length Classic Fiction; 200 pages Language Register Shakespeare, Historical, Literary Content Load Romance, Tragedy Selected Awards Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers THE EXCHANGE QUESTION Who deserves your trust? Overview Background Although William Shakespeare wrote the original, Julius Lester took the themes and characters of and made the story his own. Lester s is not meant to be a parallel of the Shakespeare play. Lester states that his novel is a re-conceptualization. His characters have been depicted for a modern audience who will bring their own questions of race and identity to the story. Lester s re-conceptualization is set in England during the late 1400s or early 1500s. At this time, either King Henry VII or King Henry VIII reigned. Lester chose this setting because he found it easier to recreate this period of history. Book Summary Julius Lester s is a tragic story about the power of jealousy. considers Iago to be his most trusted friend. However, Iago is jealous of and devises a plan to destroy him. allows jealousy to overcome him and ultimately he kills his wife Desdemona, and then kills himself. About the Author Julius Lester was born in 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. His upbringing in the 1940s and 1950s taught him about issues of segregation and race in America, especially in the South. After graduating from Fisk University, Lester joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) as a photographer. He has taken photographs in places as varied as Mississippi, Alabama, Cuba, and North Vietnam. While working at SNCC, he wrote his second book Look Out, Whitey! during the winter of In 1969, Lester published To Be a Slave, a Newberry Honor Book. This book helped to establish him as a notable children s author. He has continued to write many books and, since the early 1970s, has been teaching at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Teacher s Guide page 1 of 13 Hampton-Brown

2 Reading the Book There are several options for reading. They include: Whole Class Assign sections of the book and discussion dates using the planner on Student Journal, page 1. After students read a section and respond to the corresponding Student Journal pages, have a class discussion. At the end of the book, the class meets for The Exchange. Small Groups Read the book Introduction with the group. Group members then read an agreed-upon number of pages, complete the corresponding Student Journal pages, and meet to discuss. When they finish the book, they meet again for The Exchange. Use the planner on Student Journal, page 1 to establish meeting times. Student Journal by Julius Lester Reading Schedule Student Journal, page 1 Name: Group members: Student Journal Due Date Discussion Date Introduction Pages 2 4 Chapters 1 7 Pages 5 6 Chapters 8 13 Pages 7 8 Chapters Pages 9 10 The Exchange Assessment Independently Students read the book on their own and then meet as a group for The Exchange. Use the planner on Student Journal, page 1 to establish the meeting time. Guided Reading Have students read Student Journal, page 2 and monitor their discussion of the What If? scenario. Read aloud the book Introduction to give students background on the book. As students read, use the Before You Move On questions to guide comprehension. Use the Look Ahead to set a focus for reading the next set of pages. At the end of each section, assign the appropriate Student Journal pages. Discuss the pages before starting the next section. Establish a date for The Exchange and record it on the planner. Who deserves your trust? Student Journal, page 2 Getting Started Have students read What If? on Student Journal, page 2 and discuss the scenario. Encourage students to describe the similarities and differences between the scenario and their lives and imagine how the situation would affect them. Have students write their responses to the three questions below the scenario and compare answers with a partner or the group. Have students discuss how the situation might relate to The Exchange question and then write a brief summary of their discussion in the Student Journal. Getting Started What If? You move to a new school and even though you miss your old friends, you have made new friends. You still talk to your old friends and hang out with them on the weekends. You go to a party and some of your old friends are there along with your new friends. Later on, your old friend calls and tells you that your new friend was saying that you are boring and they only hang out with you because they feel bad for you. You can t believe what you are hearing because you thought you could trust your new friends. They seemed so nice. Make notes about how this would affect you. Would you believe your old friend? Would you confront your new friends? Would you continue to be friends with your new friends? Connect to The Exchange Question Discuss how this situation could relate to The Exchange Question: Who deserves your trust? Summarize your discussion. Teacher s Guide page 2 of 13 Hampton-Brown

3 Introduction Have students read the book Introduction. Check their comprehension with the three follow-up questions on Student Journal, page 3. Introduction Student Journal, page 3 Read the Introduction on pages 9 11 in. The Introduction will help you understand key concepts in the book. Knowing them will help you discuss and write about the book. The Introduction includes information about why the author chose to adapt the play the author s writing style the similarities and differences between Shakespeare s play and this novel version After you read the Introduction, answer these questions to check your understanding. 1. Why did Julius Lester decide to write a new version of? Lester thinks more people would enjoy Shakespearean plays if the language were easier and the stories were told in a more modern way. 2. How did Julius Lester write the book so that readers can better understand the story? Lester wrote the play as a novel using modern English. Sometimes he includes words from the original play too. These words appear in italics but do not interrupt the story. 3. How is Lester s novel similar to Shakespeare s play? How is it different? They both have the same main characters and storyline. The main difference is Lester s decision to make Iago African rather than Caucasian. Another difference is the setting. Lester s story is set in England in the early 1500s while Shakespeare s play is set in Italy and Cyprus. Introduction: Key Concepts Have students study the first Key Concept with the help of the graphic organizer on Student Journal, page 4. After studying the example, they should create similar graphic organizers to focus their understanding of the remaining Key Concepts. Introduction: Key Concepts Concept Map Study the Concept Map for manipulative. Write a sentence using the word manipulative. Concept Map Student Journal, page 4 Key Concept manipulative Key Concepts betray deception jealousy manipulative racist Characteristics of concept: controlling mean sly Not characteristic of concept: honest kind truthful Definition of concept sneaky and dishonest Examples of concept lying using someone to get what you want On a separate sheet of paper, create a similar Concept Map for each of the Key Concept words. Write what the word is like (Characteristics) and what the word is not like. Use a dictionary to include a definition of the word and examples. Then write a sentence for each Key Concept word. Teacher s Guide page 3 of 13 Hampton-Brown

4 Pages Chapters 1 7 Answers for Before You Move On PAGE Character s Point of View Why does Desdemona doubt s feelings for her? She is worried that will not be interested in her because she is young and not well-traveled. 2. Conflict Reread pages 17 and 18. What problem starts the story? Lord Bertrand wants Desdemona to marry, but she keeps refusing suitable men because she wants to marry someone that she loves, like. PAGE Conclusions has promoted Michael. Why does Emily react so negatively? She is worried about how Iago will react. She feels Iago is treated unfairly by. 2. Character s Motive Why does talk to Michael about his feelings instead of going directly to Desdemona? isn t confident. He worries that Desdemona cannot love him because of his age and skin color. He knows that she trusts Michael and will listen to him. PAGE Comparisons Both Lord Bertrand and Iago hate. Compare their reasons. Lord Bertrand thinks acts morally superior. Iago is jealous of the love that his wife Emily has for. 2. Character s Point of View Why does Michael not tell Desdemona how he feels about her? He is afraid that Desdemona will not share his feelings and he wants to be loyal to. PAGE Summarize and Desdemona finally marry but only after some confusion. What happens? Father Thomas wrongly assumes that Michael is the groom. When he learns the truth, he tries to stop the wedding, but proves that he has been baptized. 2. Conclusions Reread pages 67 and 68. Why does worry after he marries Desdemona? He worries that something will happen to Desdemona and then he will feel like an outsider again. Respond to Chapters Personal Response Desdemona feels like she has known much longer than a year. Is there anyone in your life that you feel like you have known forever when it has not really been that long? Why? Student Journal, page 5 2. Evidence and Conclusions Reread page 57. What shows that is not the type of person to betray his friends? Use the word betray in your response. knew that Emily wanted to marry him, but he did not because he knew Iago loved her. He did not want to betray Iago. 3. Comparisons How do Desdemona and her father view love differently? Why? 4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree with their answer? Lord Bertrand doesn t feel that love is necessary for marriage. He wants Desdemona to marry a wealthy man from a good family. Power and reputation are important to him. Desdemona believes that she must marry someone who means something to her. She believes in love. Respond to Chapters 1 7, continued Student Journal, page 6 5. Character In Chapters 1 7, we learn a lot about Iago. List details about Iago that you have learned through his thoughts and interactions in this section. Details Web plans revenge against and Michael hates because of Emily has a gift of words is jealous of Michael s promotion Iago s Feelings and Characteristics creates false appearances What do Iago s characteristics tell you about him and what he is capable of doing? manipulates people s feelings doesn t trust people Iago cannot be trusted. He is sneaky, manipulative, and jealous. He is capable of trying to ruin the life of someone he hates. Teacher s Guide page 4 of 13 Hampton-Brown

5 Pages Chapters 8 13 Answers for Before You Move On PAGE Plot Iago s discovery of the secret marriage triggers his plan to destroy. What is Iago s plan? Iago plans to tell Lord Bertrand about the marriage because he knows Lord Bertrand will take action against. 2. Conclusions Describe how Iago treats Lord Bertrand and. How is it different from how he really feels? He acts friendly and loyal to both, but inside, he dislikes them and is mean-spirited and vindictive. PAGE Flashback The King had a secret love for Lord Bertrand s wife. How does this influence his decision about and Desdemona s marriage? The King is jealous of s and Desdemona s courage to risk being together and empathizes with their situation so he rules in their favor. 2. Foreshadowing Why does Lord Bertrand tell that Desdemona will deceive him? It is a clue that Desdemona will deceive or that will think she is deceiving him. PAGE Character s Motive takes away Michael s position. Why does Iago convince Michael to make a toast? He knows Michael will easily become drunk and become vulnerable enough to do something inappropriate. He wants him to lose his position. 2. Summarize Reread pages 118 and 119. Why does Iago think destroying will be easy? Iago knows that trusts him because of their shared background he can convince that Desdemona and Michael are involved, and will believe him over Desdemona. Respond to Chapters Personal Response Iago poses as a friend to, but he really wants to destroy him. What are the traits of a true friend? Are true friends ever jealous of one another? Why or why not? Student Journal, page 7 2. Inference Iago deceives Michael by telling him he should go to Desdemona and ask her to speak with. What is the real reason he does this? Use the word deception in your response. Iago uses deception to get what he wants. He knows that if he can plan to have Michael and Desdemona speaking privately, he can get to show up and see them talking. He knows that will become jealous and think that Michael and Desdemona are secretly in love. 3. Comparisons Compare how and Lord Bertrand attempt to get the King to rule in their favor. 4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree with their answer? Lord Bertrand argues that it is a threat to the throne for and Desdemona to be married. He says that used witchcraft to get Desdemona to fall in love with him. tells the King that love is the only witchcraft he used. He tells the King that he and Desdemona are in love. Respond to Chapters 8 13, continued Student Journal, page 8 5. Plot In Chapters 8 13, you read about some of the effects of Iago s actions. List what Iago does in the Causes column. List what happens because of Iago s actions in the Effects column. Cause and Effect Chart Causes 1. Iago tells Lord Bertrand about the secret marriage. 2. Iago convinces to talk to the king and pretends to give him good advice. 3. Iago convinces Michael to drink. 4. Iago tells Michael to speak to Desdemona about regaining his reputation with. Why is Iago s character so critical to the plot? Effects 1. Lord Bertrand is angry with and wants revenge. 2. is thankful for lago s loyalty and quick thinking. 3. Michael gets drunk and loses his rank as Lieutenant. 4. Michael goes to Desdemona but leaves before can see him. Iago is setting the events in motion by manipulating the characters to act and react to benefit him. There is a trial before the king because Iago suggests it, Michael drinks because Iago insists upon it, and Michael goes to Desdemona because Iago recommends it. Teacher s Guide page 5 of 13 Hampton-Brown

6 Pages Chapters Answers for Before You Move On PAGE Sequence Iago points out Michael running from the garden and makes suspicious. What other events lead to s growing doubt? Desdemona asks to reconsider Michael s position, Iago convinces that Michael must have something to hide or that Michael and Desdemona have feelings for each other. 2. Assumption What does assume about Desdemona? Why? assumes that Desdemona is untrue to him. assumes this because Iago has planted the seeds of doubt in s mind. PAGE Conclusions Reread page 161. Why does Iago ask Richard to kill Michael instead of doing it himself? Part of Iago s plan is to get promoted, and if he is involved in the killing this will not happen. 2. Inference Why does ask Desdemona for the handkerchief when he knows she does not have it? He is still hopeful that Iago is wrong, or that Desdemona will tell him the truth and that might explain everything. PAGE Inference Reread pages 170 and 171. When finally confronts Desdemona, why does he not believe her? Because his jealous passions have filled him with rage, and he will not believe the truth. 2. Cause and Effect Emily figures out that Iago has been lying and that he tricked. She blames him for Desdemona s death. How does he react? Iago claims that it is not his fault. did not have to believe him. He just told him what he thought. Respond to Chapters Personal Response s perception of Desdemona changed because of Iago. If you were, would you have changed your feelings about Desdemona based on what Iago told you? Why or why not? Student Journal, page 9 2. Irony The problems in this story arise because is jealous and thinks Desdemona is unfaithful to him. Why is this ironic? Use the word jealousy in your response. 3. Generalization Why are stories like this important to read? What If? It is ironic because Desdemona is one of the most faithful characters in the story. allows jealousy to overcome him. Desdemona would never betray her love for. They show us the detrimental effects of jealousy, hatred, lack of communication, and unfounded assumptions. They also warn us against people like Iago. 4. Connect Look at your notes on Student Journal, page 2. Think about what you might do in a situation in which you didn t know who to trust. Compare this to. Who deserved s trust? Respond to Chapters 14 23, continued 5. Analyze Character In Chapters 14 23, the story becomes tragic. List what does and what this shows about him. Use the Chart to answer the question. Character Description Chart Character Student Journal, page 10 What the Character Does doubts Desdemona because of Iago believes Desdemona gave the handkerchief to Michael kills Desdemona and then kills himself What This Shows About the Character he is not able to think for himself or make his own decisions he is not confident because he believes Desdemona is unfaithful he allows jealousy to ruin his life What is s tragic flaw? How does this flaw make him guilty of Desdemona s murder? Students may say s tragic flaw is jealousy. It causes him to doubt Desdemona and kill her. Students may also say s tragic flaw is trusting Iago. It keeps him from questioning Iago. He believes he has been betrayed by Desdemona and kills her. Teacher s Guide page 6 of 13 Hampton-Brown

7 Exchange Discussion inside back cover THE QUESTION Who deserves your trust? Why did trust lago and not Desdemona? Did lago deserve s trust? lago plays on s lack of confidence when it comes to Desdemona. is a strong character, but he momentarily becomes weak because of his love for Desdemona and his loss of faith in those closest to him. lago deserved s trust because he was an old friend, but because he turns out to be manipulative and evil, in the end lago does not deserve s trust. lago tells lies about everyone in the story and causes horrible things to happen. Why do you think gossip is so powerful? Have you ever trusted someone and then found out they were lying? What happened? Explain. Review the work you did in your Student Journal. Take your book and your Journal with you to The Exchange book discussion. EXCHANGE IDEAS Tell the group why you would recommend or not recommend this book. Compare this book to something it reminded you of, such as another book, a movie, a TV show, or a personal experience. What did you learn from this book? THE QUESTION Who deserves your trust? Why did trust Iago and not Desdemona? Did Iago deserve s trust? Iago tells lies about everyone in the story and causes horrible things to happen. Why do you think gossip is so powerful? Have you ever trusted someone and then found out they were lying? What happened? Explain. REFLECT Summarize your Exchange. How did this book change the way you see something? What questions do you still have? How will you answer them? Evaluate the Discussion Use the reproducible master from page 8 of this Teacher s Guide to evaluate The Exchange discussion. The form may also be used by students for group assessment. Evaluate the Discussion Discussion Rubric Excellent Good Fair Everyone participated. Most people participated. Only a few people participated. Everyone spoke clearly. Most people spoke clearly. Some people did not speak clearly. Everyone listened carefully. Most people listened carefully. Some people did not listen carefully. We stayed on the topic throughout the discussion. We responded to each other s thoughts and ideas often. Most people used examples from the book to support their points. Most people gave detailed answers using their experiences and even other texts. We stayed on the topic most of the time. We commented on each other s thoughts and ideas sometimes. Many people used examples from the book to support their points. Many people gave detailed answers using their experiences. We did not stay on the topic all the time. We did not make many comments on each other s thoughts and ideas. Only a few people used examples from the book to support their points. Only a few people gave detailed answers. Notes: Teacher s Guide page 7 of 13 Hampton-Brown

8 Book Title Date Evaluate the Discussion Excellent Good Fair Everyone participated. Most people participated. Only a few people participated. Everyone spoke clearly. Most people spoke clearly. Some people did not speak clearly. Everyone listened carefully. Most people listened carefully. Some people did not listen carefully. We stayed on the topic throughout the discussion. We responded to each other s thoughts and ideas often. Most people used examples from the book to support their points. Most people gave detailed answers using their experiences and even other texts. We stayed on the topic most of the time. We commented on each other s thoughts and ideas sometimes. Many people used examples from the book to support their points. Many people gave detailed answers using their experiences. We did not stay on the topic all the time. We did not make many comments on each other s thoughts and ideas. Only a few people used examples from the book to support their points. Only a few people gave detailed answers. Notes: Hampton-Brown

9 Assessment Assess students understanding of by administering the multiple-choice test and essay questions. (Teacher s Guide, pages 10 12) How you administer the Assessment depends on your objective. You may choose to use the test as: an open-book test to allow students to continue practicing reading strategies and/or become familiar with a typical standardized test format a closed-book test to check students comprehension of the book and their abilities in various reading skills a take-home test to allow students to practice reading strategies as well as test-taking skills Suggested point values are as follows: Assessment Part I: 5 points per question for a total of 50 points Assessment Part II: 40 points possible (see Scoring Guide, page 13) Assessment Part I Circle the best answer. 1. Iago wants the power and respect that has. lago wants Emily to look at him like she looked at. These are examples of lago s A distrust B revenge C jealousy D sadness 2. Why does Iago go to and tell him that Lord Bertrand found out about his marriage to Desdemona? A Iago wants to think he is a loyal friend. B Iago wants Desdemona to fall in love with him. C Iago wants to make Lord Bertrand upset. D Iago thinks that will run away in fear and be gone forever. 3. Iago is very manipulative so he is able to carry out his plan against. In this sentence, what does manipulative mean? A violent B foolish C sneaky D racist Assessment Part I Name: 4. Which of these best summarizes the story? A A strong-willed woman, Desdemona, wants to marry the man that she loves. Desdemona knows that her father, Lord Bertrand, will not approve. She marries secretly in the middle of the night. Lord Bertrand is furious and seeks the King s favor. B Desdemona and marry even though Desdemona s father doesn t approve. Iago uses this event as the beginning of his plot to destroy. Iago begins to plant mistrust in s mind. Desdemona cannot convince of her innocence. s jealousy drives him to murder Desdemona. C promotes Michael Cassio and marries Desdemona. These actions increase Iago s hatred of. Iago influences and convinces him Desdemona has been unfaithfull. Emily suspects Desdemona is in danger, but does nothing to help. Emily regrets not saying anything about the handkerchief. D asks Michael Cassio to be a messenger for him. Iago sets out to have Michael Cassio removed from his position. Iago successfully entices Michael Cassio to drink alcohol. Michael starts a fight and removes him from his position. Assessment Part II Assessment Part I, continued Guidelines for Short Essay Have students write a short essay in response to one of the writing prompts below. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays. A. murders Desdemona, but other characters play a part in her death. Imagine that s murder case is in a court of law today and you are a lawyer. Write an argument to convince the jury that is not the only guilty person in this murder. Arguments should include details about characters who are partly responsible for Desdemona s death. lago, Richard, Emily, and Lord Bertrand do not act honorably. While does commit the physical act of killing Desdemona, he would not have done it if he wasn t being manipulated by lago. This argument should also be supported with details about s love for Desdemona. B. There are many kinds of love explored in true love, forbidden love, selflove, and friendship. Choose one or two characters and tell what kind of love is most important in their lives and how this love affects what happens to them. How does their view of love compare to yours? Love makes all the characters act passionately about what they want. Desdemona and value true love so much that they marry despite racial differences and without the approval of Desdemona s father. s love for lago blinds him to the truth. Self-love is most important to lago and causes him to destroy and Desdemona. Scoring Guide Description of the response: 4 Interpretation is accurate and thoughtful Explanation is fully developed Support includes specific and relevant text evidence All parts of the question are clearly addressed 3 Interpretation is adequate Explanation is developed but may lack some insight Support includes most specific and relevant text evidence All parts of the question are addressed to some degree 2 Interpretation is literal or limited Explanation is incomplete Support includes some specific and relevant text evidence Only parts of the question are addressed and mostly in a limited way 1 Interpretation is weak Explanation is vague Support includes few, if any, relevant details from the text Only one part of the question is minimally addressed 0 Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant Assessment Part I, continued Circle the best answer. 5. Emily does not tell Desdemona that lago has the handkerchief because she A has a secret hatred towards Desdemona B must have forgotten that her husband took it C did not hear Desdemona asking about it D was being loyal to her husband 6. From this story, what can the reader conclude about Iago? A He wants to be a trusted and loyal servant. B He regrets his previous behavior. C He wishes to die soon so he can be with his wife. D He is willing to destroy anyone to achieve his goals. 7. When confronts Desdemona and he does not believe she has been faithful, the author creates a mood of A fear B horror C peace D hopelessness Name: 8. Which sentence from the story suggests that thinks it is an act of respect to murder Desdemona? A That handkerchief which I so loved and gave to you, you gave to Cassio. B Call me an honorable murderer, for I did nothing in hate and all in honor. C Do not lie to me, woman. D Have you said your prayers tonight, Desdemona? 9. When Michael says that he no longer enjoys his role as messenger between and Desdemona it A shows how Michael really feels about Desdemona B proves that Michael will betray C proves Michael s loyalty to Iago D makes it obvious what will happen to Lord Bertrand 10. The King s decision about Desdemona and shows A that the King favors Lord Bertrand B that the King is unfair C why the King is racist D that the King recognizes the value of true love Teacher s Guide page 9 of 13 Hampton-Brown

10 Name: Assessment Part I Circle the best answer. 1. Iago wants the power and respect that has. lago wants Emily to look at him like she looked at. These are examples of lago s A distrust B revenge C jealousy D sadness 2. Why does Iago go to and tell him that Lord Bertrand found out about his marriage to Desdemona? A Iago wants to think he is a loyal friend. B Iago wants Desdemona to fall in love with him. C Iago wants to make Lord Bertrand upset. D Iago thinks that will run away in fear and be gone forever. 3. Iago is very manipulative so he is able to carry out his plan against. In this sentence, what does manipulative mean? A violent B foolish C sneaky D racist 4. Which of these best summarizes the story? A A strong-willed woman, Desdemona, wants to marry the man that she loves. Desdemona knows that her father, Lord Bertrand, will not approve. She marries secretly in the middle of the night. Lord Bertrand is furious and seeks the King s favor. B Desdemona and marry even though Desdemona s father doesn t approve. Iago uses this event as the beginning of his plot to destroy. Iago begins to plant mistrust in s mind. Desdemona cannot convince of her innocence. s jealousy drives him to murder Desdemona. C promotes Michael Cassio and marries Desdemona. These actions increase Iago s hatred of. Iago influences and convinces him Desdemona has been unfaithfull. Emily suspects Desdemona is in danger, but does nothing to help. Emily regrets not saying anything about the handkerchief. D asks Michael Cassio to be a messenger for him. Iago sets out to have Michael Cassio removed from his position. Iago successfully entices Michael Cassio to drink alcohol. Michael starts a fight and removes him from his position. Hampton-Brown

11 Name: Assessment Part I, continued Circle the best answer. 5. Emily does not tell Desdemona that lago has the handkerchief because she A has a secret hatred towards Desdemona B must have forgotten that her husband took it C did not hear Desdemona asking about it D was being loyal to her husband 6. From this story, what can the reader conclude about Iago? A He wants to be a trusted and loyal servant. B He regrets his previous behavior. C He wishes to die soon so he can be with his wife. D He is willing to destroy anyone to achieve his goals. 7. When confronts Desdemona and he does not believe she has been faithful, the author creates a mood of A fear B horror C peace D hopelessness 8. Which sentence from the story suggests that thinks it is an act of respect to murder Desdemona? A That handkerchief which I so loved and gave to you, you gave to Cassio. B Call me an honorable murderer, for I did nothing in hate and all in honor. C Do not lie to me, woman. D Have you said your prayers tonight, Desdemona? 9. When Michael says that he no longer enjoys his role as messenger between and Desdemona it A shows how Michael really feels about Desdemona B proves that Michael will betray C proves Michael s loyalty to Iago D makes it obvious what will happen to Lord Bertrand 10. The King s decision about Desdemona and shows A that the King favors Lord Bertrand B that the King is unfair C why the King is racist D that the King recognizes the value of true love Hampton-Brown

12 Name: Assessment Part II Choose one question to answer. Write 3 4 paragraphs. Use 3 examples from the text to support your answer. Continue your essay on a separate sheet of paper if necessary. A. murders Desdemona, but other characters play a part in her death. Imagine that s murder case is in a court of law today and you are a lawyer. Write an argument to convince the jury that is not the only guilty person in this murder. B. There are many kinds of love explored in true love, forbidden love, self-love, and friendship. Choose one or two characters and tell what kind of love is most important in their lives and how this love affects what happens to them. How does their view of love compare to yours? Hampton-Brown

13 Guidelines for Short Essay Have students write a short essay in response to one of the writing prompts below. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays. A. murders Desdemona, but other characters play a part in her death. Imagine that s murder case is in a court of law today and you are a lawyer. Write an argument to convince the jury that is not the only guilty person in this murder. Arguments should include details about characters who are partly responsible for Desdemona s death. lago, Richard, Emily, and Lord Bertrand do not act honorably. While does commit the physical act of killing Desdemona, he would not have done it if he wasn t being manipulated by lago. This argument should also be supported with details about s love for Desdemona. B. There are many kinds of love explored in true love, forbidden love, selflove, and friendship. Choose one or two characters and tell what kind of love is most important in their lives and how this love affects what happens to them. How does their view of love compare to yours? Love makes all the characters act passionately about what they want. Desdemona and value true love so much that they marry despite racial differences and without the approval of Desdemona s father. s love for lago blinds him to the truth. Self-love is most important to lago and causes him to destroy and Desdemona. Scoring Guide Description of the response: 4 Interpretation is accurate and thoughtful Explanation is fully developed Support includes specific and relevant text evidence All parts of the question are clearly addressed 3 Interpretation is adequate Explanation is developed but may lack some insight Support includes most specific and relevant text evidence All parts of the question are addressed to some degree 2 Interpretation is literal or limited Explanation is incomplete Support includes some specific and relevant text evidence Only parts of the question are addressed and mostly in a limited way 1 Interpretation is weak Explanation is vague Support includes few, if any, relevant details from the text Only one part of the question is minimally addressed 0 Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant Teacher s Guide page 13 of 13 Hampton-Brown