Teacher resource pack

Sequence 1 - Emotions and behaviour: Using the opening scene of the play, this sequence introduces 

Othello, Iago and Cassio, and the event which leads to the tragic ending of the play. The sequence will 

examine where our emotions come from and how powerful emotions can overwhelm people and lead 

them to behave in a way that hurts themselves and others around them. 

Sequence 2 - Desdemona: A drama sequence centred on the Doge’s palace in Venice on the eve of a 

party Brabantio has organised to celebrate his daughter’s birthday. He has invited eligible men to the 

party in order to find Desdemona a husband. The children will explore the relationship between the 

father and daughter from the perspective of servants in the palace preparing for the party and will 

consider the restrictions and expectations placed upon Desdemona by her father and by society.