Othello: A Complete Play Guide for AS & A Level Drama
Othello is one of Shakespeare's most disturbing stories, exploring themes such as villainy and psychological manipulation, and allows for exciting experimentation and expression in terms of characterisation and design.
Fantastically clear explanations, in-depth analysis of key dramatic and theatrical aspects, and a wealth of engaging practical and non-practical activities. Your students will know Othello inside out:
- Introductory notes and exploratory activities ensure full understanding of the social, historical, cultural, textual and theatrical contexts
- Scene-by-scene walk-through includes detailed analysis of the relevant performance aspects, with plenty of opportunity for practical investigation and independent study
- Production concepts and performance strategies cover character, design, staging, practitioners and more
- Includes indicative content for all activities to support your teaching and your students
Specifically geared towards the AS and A Level text-based question, this comprehensive pack is your one-stop shop!
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What do teachers say about this resource? (8548)
Exceptionally well-crafted and thorough. It offers an in-depth analysis of key scenes and contexts, which is crucial for students at A Level. The integration of activities throughout the guide is particularly effective, ensuring that the material remains engaging and accessible. The alignment with the OCR specification is clear, making it a practical tool for teachers aiming to cover all necessary content... The detailed scene-by-scene analysis, coupled with contextual notes, provides a strong foundation for students to understand the complexities of the play... The varied activities encourage active learning and help students to apply their knowledge in practical contexts, which is essential for deepening their understanding and preparing them for exams... A a comprehensive and practical approach to studying Othello.
Good... Pitched just right for A Level learning a new text... Handled some complex contexts, character interactions and plot twists very well... It is an introduction to teaching this particular play from scratch, which would enable students to be guided by teachers to work through what is a lengthy and substantial text. It fills a gap in the learning materials for set texts and has an educational value in being a beginning, a starter. It is particularly effective if students are not familiar with Shakespeare’s tragedies.
Keywords
- A Level Drama
- A Level Drama and Theatre
- A Level AQA Drama and Theatre (7262)
- A Level Edexcel Drama and Theatre (9DR0)
- A Level OCR Drama and Theatre (H459)
- A Level Eduqas Drama and Theatre (A690)
- A Level WJEC Drama and Theatre (1690)
- Drama and Theatre
- Interpreting Drama
- Exploring Performance
- Analysing Performance
- Heroes and Villains
- Theatre Makers in Practice
- Set Text
- A Level Play Guide
- A Level Drama Play Guide
- Othello
- William Shakespeare