Friday, Introduction to Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze the affects of power and money on leaders and be introduced to characters in JC in order to understand history and make real life connections.  

DO NOW

As a leader, is it better to be feared or respected? Or are both necessary? Explain and provide an example (it can be a leader of a class, a president, a neighborhood leader, a teacher, etc)

Direct Instruction

Read 754-755 holt text 
Take notes regarding the parallels between ROMAN EMPIRE and ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND and why Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar. 

Review Plot structure of Shakespeare plays - page 755. 

Guided

The CONSPIRATORS vs. Julius Caesar and supporters

introduction to Julilus Caesar powerpoint

Caesar is stabbed 23 times

Independent

Seven question quiz on background of JC.

Study guides

Closure

Review the characters and the conspirators vs Caesar. Put list on THE WALL.

Exit Pass

Is having no government at all better than a tyrrany? Explain.





Independent

Closure

Exit Pass