Thursday, February 19, Introduction to Shakespeare's Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Objective: By the en of class, students will continue introduction to JC in order to repare to read Shakespeare's Tragedy of Julius Caesar to improve reading comprehension and research skills.



DO NOW

Do you think that the more success and power you have, the more people dislike you? Example?

Direct Instruction

Why Shakespeare wrote the Tragedy of Julius Caesar - holt text pages 753-754.

Powerpoint / Caesar and Rome / Shakespeare tragedies (desktop)
Quick Review plus 5 components of a "Tragedy"

Guided

Use a chrome book to answer the following questions that you can put into your notebook:

1. Name 10 modern day countries that were part of the Roman Empire in 44. b.c.

2. List 5 facts about Julius Caesar.

3. What is the setting (where and when) of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? (google Act 1, scene 1 of Julius Caesar).

4. Why are people celebrating in the street in Act one scene 1 of the play (this helps establish the exposition)?

5. Who are the conspirators that are planning to kill Caesar? List all of their names.

6. List 5 Roman superstitions of the ancient Romans in 44 b.c.

7. Read about Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius and Marc Antony and list three character traits for each of them. You can also use the No Fear books for this.

8. Google "themes of Julius Caesar" and choose one to discuss and explain in your own words in a short paragraph.

Check for Understanding

Independent student checks

Closure

Review the main characters of JC and discuss how character traits influence behavior. 

Exit Pass

How do you know who you can trust? What are signs that someone might be acting disloyally to you?