Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on ACT 1, read and demonstrate reading comprehension of ACT 2 scene 1 and evaluate IMAGERY in Shakespeare's language.
DO NOW
QUIZ
1. What is the basic situation (exposition) of the play? In other words, where does it take place and what is going on?
2. List four ways that Cassius manipulates / persuades Brutus to join the conspirators.
3. Assign at least three character traits to either Cassius or Caesar and provide evidence for each.
Direct Instruction
Read / ACT scene 1 of ACT 2.
Take notes.
View part of film through scene 1 act 2.
GUided / Independent
Reread excerpt on handout regarding imagery. This is BRUTUS telling CASSIUS that they cannot also kill Marc Antony. Why NOT??? What does this say about Brutus' character?
Complete imagery handout and #1, 2, 3 on reading response side.
If you have not completed your Character analysis from yesterday, do so now. You will have another to do for tomorrow.
If you missed the Roman Empire Quiz or did not complete reading response questions from ACT 1, now is th time to do so!!
Closure
Review the plot of JC to date and make predictions.
Exit Pass
Reread why Decius tells Cassius not to worry about Caesar going to the Capitol on March 15 - (bottom of page 65/top of 67). What does this suggest about Caesar's character?
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