INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI

Year 10 Curriculum

English Literature

Unit 3: Othello

Learning Objective 3.1

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tragedy and the impact of racial stereotypes within the play.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.2

To successfully analyse the barbarous language of Iago in relation to the stereotypical presentation of Othello as ‘The Moor’.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.3

To critically analyse the presentation of Othello and his relationship with Desdemona, and how it contributes to Iago’s plot and desire for revenge.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.4

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the dramatic techniques used by Shakespeare to open Act 2 and evaluate and comment on the web of manipulation created by Iago.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.5

To develop critical knowledge and understanding of Othello and Desdemona’s relationship.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.6

To critically assess how Iago’s plan of revenge begins due to his ability to manipulate those around him like a puppet master.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.7

To assess the emasculated presentation of Cassio in relation to Iago’s developing plot of revenge.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.8

To assess the development of Othello as a tragic hero and recognise the importance of the handkerchief.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.9

To understand and assess how Iago’s plot for revenge continually develops through Shakespeare’s dramatic techniques and evaluate the imagery of monsters in the play.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.10

To recognise and evaluate the success of Iago’s plot of revenge.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475

Learning Objective 3.11

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Othello’s role as the tragic figure of the play and analyse the significance of Iago’s plot of revenge through dramatic techniques.

  • Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE English - Literature in English - 0475
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