Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze character and the theme of Political Turmoil and review ACT 1.
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Turn in homework.
WE established that Cassius is convincing Brutus to join the conspirators by feeding his ego, by suggesting Caesar is just a weak man, and by making him realize he would not want the Roman Republic to become a tyranny. What is the final thing that Cassius does to convince Brutus in ACT 1 scene 3? What more does this say about Cassius' character?
Direct Instruction
We already established that POLITICAL TURMOIL is a major theme of Julius Caesar. Connect with Queen Elizabeth of 16th century and current affairs in USA. Read quote from "theme" handout.
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Read Government shutdown handout and how it relates to the government during Julius Caesar in 44 bc. Read similarities and differences. Is House of Representatives like the conspirators??
GUIDED
Quick Review of ACT 1 using VIDEO QUIZ.
INDEPENDENT
Characterization
Use the NO FEAR book to identify 5 superstitious occurrences in act 1
scene 3. We will address how Casca and Cassius interpret them
differently and what that says about their character.
Analyze either Cassius, Brutus, Caesar or Casca by using character graphic organizers and providing EVIDENCE from the text to support your ideas.
Closure / Check for understanding
Review Act 1 and test questions
Exit Pass
How can a government avoid turmoil? Or can it?
HW
Write a single paragraph comparing and contrasting the political turmoil in Rome in 44 b.c to our current government shutdown. What similarities and differences do you see? Is political turmiol inevitable in your opinion? Why or why not?
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