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Othello Act 2, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals

Double entry journals on three passages from Othello Act 2, Scene 3 (lines 15-33, 49-66 and 356-382), in which students explain each passage and quote the lines that show how relationships between characters shift.
Grades
Grades 9–12, High School
File type
Multiple File Types
Editable
Yes

Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
ELA, Literature
Topic
literature, Othello
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Editable
Yes

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Othello Act 2, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals This printable 2-page double entry journal resource allows high school educators to engage students in close reading of a key scene in Shakespeare's Othello. Students will summarize, reflect on, and analyze Act 2, Scene 3 by responding to three thought-provoking journal prompts. For each prompt, learners must cite textual evidence to support their ideas. This promotes critical thinking skills. Educators can utilize this flexible resource for in-class annotation, collaborative analysis in small groups, or as a take-home assignment. The PDF and editable Word document formats facilitate digital or paper-based implementation in 9th-12th grade English/language arts classrooms studying Othello or Shakespearean drama. This standards-aligned journal helps learners unpack literary devices, track character development, identify themes, and deepen comprehension as they interact with the classic text.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Explain how events in Act 2, Scene 3 shift the relationships between characters
  • Summarize events from the play in their own words

Skills covered

  • Quote explication — choosing lines from each passage and explaining what they reveal

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Core concepts

  • Othello
  • Double entry journal
  • Summary
  • Textual evidence

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