Senior+tour

Welcome Seniors.

We have a very brief opportunity for our wiki virtual tour of Shakespeare's world of Othello. You are welcome to take a more extensive tour of the Shakespeare sites, but for our limited time in the IRC, I encourage you to focus on the links that provide direct background for the play Othello.

The following is the Hotlist with links to a substantial variety of sites. http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listshakespems16.html

Once you find your way to the //master list of sites//, I encourage you to visit the **Folger site** first and make your way through the Directory on the left hand side of the site page. You will find background on Shakespeare's life as well as information about his writings. If you only have time to peruse this one site you will have ample preparation for our class work with the play Othello. For those of you who had the benefit of an in depth study of Macbeth and background research on Shakespeare in Sophomore year, this will provide a refreshing update on your knowlege. For those of you "meeting" Shakespeare formally for the first time, this site will give you sufficient background for success with our class reading.


 * You no doubt are asking yourself "What exactly will I do with this background information?"** That is such a great question!

Take good notes on a document page. Include at least two images. In your report: Part One - About the man Part Two- About the play If time allows you will upload your travel report to the site. Please print a copy to hand in for credit.
 * You will be completing a travel report summary** of your virtual tour of Shakespeare's life, times and writings.
 * Include 8-10 detailed facts about Shakespeare's life that help you to understand him as an individual and artist.
 * Write a paragraph reaction to the information that you have included in your summary.
 * Pose one question that you would ask William Shakespeare if you had the opportunity to interview him today.
 * Write a brief overview of the play. Include the main characters by name and relationship to one an other and a simple plot summary as discovered in the background information.
 * Identify 3-5 facts or commentary about the play that are not already included in your overview.
 * Write a paragraph reaction to your first impressions of the play. Based on your prereading tour, which character(s) do you find the most intriguing? Explain what fascinates you about the character(s).

Do not be shy about questions and try to complete as thorough a virtual travel tour as possible! I know two days is a really tight schedule but you can do this!! Please ask for IRC passes if you are not going to be here for both days or even if you find you would like a little more time. Try to finish the travel report during our class time. If you "tour and take notes" on Day one then create your travel report on Day two, you should be able to complete the task in the time frame; however,you may have until Friday to turn in your work.