Objective: By the end of class, students will examine character to determine motive and political corruption.
DO NOW
USE NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE to write down three character traits of each CAESAR, CASSIUS and BRUTUS.
Direct Instruction
Review
/ Reread Cassius’ pitch to Brutus – pages 17-19,21, 33. Analyze his
persuasive techniques. List his three strongest arguments / appeals.
Finish ACT 1 scene three. Identify the SUPERSTITIONS and the MOOD they create.
GUIDED / INDEPENDENT
Reading RESPONSE handout - Complete 1-7. And EVALUATING CHARacter.
Check for understanding
Review answers to ACT 1 questions.
Closure
Discuss political turmoil and how it is not unique to ancient Rome.
Exit PASS
Do you see any similarities with the politics of ancient Rome and today in US?
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