The final project for this unit is a performance of some major scenes in the play. Students are assigned roles and scenes and spend about a week of in-class time preparing for the performance. They are expected to block the scene, prepare costumes and props and memorize their lines for it. Although not every student has the role of Othello, Desdemona, Emilia or Iago, because students are working together they all work off of the knowledge gained throughout the unit. This understanding enhances their performances. Students are graded on their blocking, memorization, ability to stay in character, acting performance, props and costumes. Each student is graded individually. The following are suggested scenes:

Act 1

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Iago, Roderigo, Brabantio

Act 2

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Cassio, Iago, Montano, Roderigo

Act 2

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Iago, Cassio

Act 3

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Iago, Othello

Act 3

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Desdemona, Othello, Emilia/Clown (one person plays both roles)

Act 4

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Iago, Othello, Cassio

Act 4

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Othello, Iago, Lodovico, Desdemona

Act 4

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Iago, Roderigo

Act 4

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Emilia, Desdemona

Act 5

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Othello, Iago, Lodovico, Cassio, Gratiano