Friday, October 16 - Julius Caesar -

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze character and motives in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Cassius clearly convinces Brutus that Caesar is not a god and no better than any other man. He also demonstrates Caesar's weaknesses. Upon realizing these things, why is it so important to Brutus that Caesar NOT become king? What IS important to Brutus?

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

Why do you think Cassius needs Brutus to join the conspiracy in order to attempt to murder Caesar? What does Brutus have that Cassius does not?

Read / analyze 338-343 together. Complete side bars and paraphrase as we read. 

Guided / Independent

Complete character trait handout - ONE SIDE CASSIUS with evidence. ONE SIDE CAESAR with evidence

Check for understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure 

Review plot and ACT 1 events.

Exit Pass

Why do you think Brutus is so easily manipulated by Cassius?