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Othello Music Project . English Literature English IV Ms. Z. Aleman. Othello Music. Choose a song that accurately describes one or more characters in the play as well as their role from beginning to end (easy on the rap songs) OR Choose a song that clearly describes a situation/plot
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Othello Music Project English Literature English IV Ms. Z. Aleman
Othello Music Choose a song that accurately describes one or more characters in the play as well as their role from beginning to end (easy on the rap songs) OR Choose a song that clearly describes a situation/plot Print out a copy with your assignment Bring a sample or video URL to play for the class (or include in your PPP) lyrics only on video Example: I Heard it through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hajBdDM2qdg
Othello Music Choose a partner (your choice) to work with Both must present by dividing the number of slides in half Both will receive individual presentation grades You may certainly work alone if you feel it is in the best interest of your grade If one of you Is absent for the presentation, the other is responsible for the entire PPP You will NOT be able to make this up!
Musical Analysis Create a theme statement for your song(as it relates to the play) Compare the song to the play Use direct quotes from song and play for analysis Provide clear examples and explanations Create PPP to illustrate your points
Example Othello Which lines from the play compare: Act______ Scene______ Line_______ Speaker_____ TEXT:___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ I Heard it through the Grapevine Othello to Desdemona Ooh, I bet you're wondering how I knew About you're plans to make me blue With some other guy that you knew before. Between the two of us guys You know I love you more. It took me by surprise I must say, When I found out yesterday. Don't you know that... (Chorus:) I heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine. Oh I heard it through the grapevine, Oh and I'm just about to lose my mind. Honey, honey yeah...
Rubric Grade 1: Song Choice, Title, Theme Statement Grade 2: Comparison/Analysis chart Grade 3: Overall PowerPoint Presentation (individual) Grade 4: Printed PPP Handout (4 slides per page) for teacher This project is due: _____________