Friday, November 9, Quiz and Essay

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of the plot of Julius Caesar and choose and begin an essay for final assignment with Julius Caesar.

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Complete handout - BRUTUS protagonist graphic organizer. Te Internal Conflict takes place in ACT 2 and the External Conflict takes place in ACT 5.

Direct Instruction

Essay Directions

Choose a topic from the handout provided. I have provided thesis statements for you for each topic. Today, just brainstorm and find quotes that will support your thesis.  Use a NEO to type your topic and the quotes you will use in each body paragraph to support it. On Tuesday, you will us this quotes to formalize your essay.  

Compare / contrast essay:
 Four paragraphs - 
1. Opening with thesis
2. Paragraph about similarities (use 2 supporting quotes) 
3. Paragraph about differences (use 2 supporting quotes) 
4. conclusion

Two Topics
Compare Cassius and Brutus - 
Compare Antony and Brutus - 

First determine how they are similar and different (character traits). then, find QUOTES that demonstrate how they are similar and/or different.

Persuasive Essay 
 Five paragraphs - 
1. Opening with thesis 
2. Paragraph about first "reason" as stated in the thesis (1 supportive quote)
3. Paragraph about second reason (use 1 supportive quote) 
4. Paragraph about third reason (use 1 supportive quote)
5. Conclusion

TWO TOPICS

1. Caesar was accused of being too ambitious, however, there are many examples that demonstrate that he was not. 

For this essay, today, just find quotes that suggest he was not ambitious.  Places to look include Marc Antony's speech, Caesar's last word to Brutus and when he first agrees to stay home with his wife Calphurnia after her bad dreams.

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In all essays:
 1. Correct grammar / sentence structure  (watch for run on sentences!)
2.  Clear transitions
3.  At least one QUOTE from text in each body paragraph, that acts as evidence to support your thesis.
4. A clear, identifiable thesis statement in the opening paragraph.
5. Spell checked.
6. Double spaced and titled with name and date.