Friday, March 7, JC - Manipulation and Bsd Omens

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze manipulative tactics in order to determine character and analyze the omens presented in order to understand human nature.

DO NOW

USe the evidence you found yesterday to write a paragraph to answer the following question:

Analyze how Cassius convinces Brutus to consider joining the conspirators. Be sure to identify at least two of his tactics, siting quotes that you wrote yesterday from pages 17,19 and 21. . Is Cassius effective in his task? What does this interaction between Cassius and Brutus say about each of their personalities.


Direct / guided Instruction

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Complete study guide questions for ACT 1.

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 Independent

Choose only ONE of the THREE questions from the literature and writing section.

Closure

review

Exit Pass

What do you think Brutus should do and why?