Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret JC and analyze persuasive speech and the elements that strengthen its appeal.
DO NOW
(I will collect ACT 1 discussion questionsbefore you start "do now")
QUIZ - OPEN BOOK - 15 MINUTES -
1. Name three conspirators.
2. What are Caesar's last words? What did he mean by them?
3. What is Marc Antony's plan?
4. Who is suspicious of MArcAntony?
5. What two men are going to address the citizens of Rome?
Direct Instruction
Read Act 3 scene 2 through Antony's speech. Then view.
Guided / Independent Practice
Reread Antony's speech on handout. Highlight or underline persuasive elements. Answer questions that follow.
Complete ACT 2 discussion questions.
Closure / Unerstanding
Review answers to ACT discussion questions to date.
Exit Pass
What is Mark Antony's greatest strength in swaying the people of Rome?
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, Julius Caesar
Objective; By the end of class, students will view, read and interpret Marc Antony's persuasive speech and identify persuasive elements.
DO NOW
Write a sentence for the next three vocabulary words in Julius Caesar packet - / lament /impart / chafe
Direct Instruction
Discuss persuasive elements of speech. Examples of famous persuasive speeches click here
Read / Act Scene 1 / act 3 through Marc Antony speech.
Guided
Answer discussion questions through ACT 3 SCENE 1. I will collect all of ACT 1 questions tomorrow (questions 1-17).
Hand out Marc Antony speech - reread and answer comprehensive questions.
Review Answers and discuss elements of persuasion.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
Write a sentence for the next three vocabulary words in Julius Caesar packet - / lament /impart / chafe
Direct Instruction
Discuss persuasive elements of speech. Examples of famous persuasive speeches click here
Read / Act Scene 1 / act 3 through Marc Antony speech.
Guided
Answer discussion questions through ACT 3 SCENE 1. I will collect all of ACT 1 questions tomorrow (questions 1-17).
Hand out Marc Antony speech - reread and answer comprehensive questions.
Review Answers and discuss elements of persuasion.
Exit Pass
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Friday, October 26, Julius Caesar
Objective: By the end of class, students will
DO NOW
Handout with quotes provides you with Act and scene numbers in which they were said. Find the quote ( on the right side of book), tell me who said it, to whom and explain what they mean. Minimum - 5 quotes...if you do more, you will receive extra credit (4 points extra for each additional quote).
LAPTOP ASSIGNMENT
When you receive a laptop, go to this site and and enter the code TA781-4D5A. Then enter your name.
The Video clips are on average 2 minutes long. You are to choose 5 video clips to watch. After each one, write down five facts that you have learned. Type the name of the video and your facts onto a google docs document and share with me - karenreina1@gmail.com.
DO NOW
Handout with quotes provides you with Act and scene numbers in which they were said. Find the quote ( on the right side of book), tell me who said it, to whom and explain what they mean. Minimum - 5 quotes...if you do more, you will receive extra credit (4 points extra for each additional quote).
LAPTOP ASSIGNMENT
When you receive a laptop, go to this site and and enter the code TA781-4D5A. Then enter your name.
The Video clips are on average 2 minutes long. You are to choose 5 video clips to watch. After each one, write down five facts that you have learned. Type the name of the video and your facts onto a google docs document and share with me - karenreina1@gmail.com.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Thursday, October 25, Julius Caesar - Act 2
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate reading comprehension by summarizing, analyze characters by connecting behavior/ motive with traits and identify text that supports character analyzation.
DO NOW
Use handout and fill in blanks to summarize what has happened through ACT 2 scene 3. A limited wrod bank has been provided for you.
Direct Instruction
Review character traits and demonstrate how to identify supporting text.
Guided
Complete character trait sheets.
Independent
Handout with quotes provides you with Act and scene numbers in which they were said. Find the quote, tell me who said it, to whom and explain what they mean. Minimum - 5 quotes...if you do more, you will recieve extra credit ( 4 points extra for each additional quote).
Exit Pass
What is the final driving factor that convinces Caesar to go to the Capitol on the Ides of March (despite all of the negative omens)?
DO NOW
Use handout and fill in blanks to summarize what has happened through ACT 2 scene 3. A limited wrod bank has been provided for you.
Direct Instruction
Review character traits and demonstrate how to identify supporting text.
Guided
Complete character trait sheets.
Independent
Handout with quotes provides you with Act and scene numbers in which they were said. Find the quote, tell me who said it, to whom and explain what they mean. Minimum - 5 quotes...if you do more, you will recieve extra credit ( 4 points extra for each additional quote).
Exit Pass
What is the final driving factor that convinces Caesar to go to the Capitol on the Ides of March (despite all of the negative omens)?
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
WEdnesday, Oct 24, Julius Caesar ACT 2
Objective: by the end of class, students will recognize Roman Omens, answer comprehensive questions and analyze character behavior in Julius Caesar.
DO NOW
Without your notes.....
Tell me three of the five ways Cassius persuades Brutus to join the conspirators. How do you persuade someone to do something you want?
Direct Instruction
Read summary of ACT 2 scenes 1 &2 on handout provided.
Identify the OMENS that suggest further that Caesar should not go to the Capitol on the Ides of March:
1. Calphurnia sees lions, the dead rising from their graves and warriors in the sky.
2. Calphurnia see the Capitol covered in blood.
Read the soothsayer's letter on page 91
View through when Caesar decides to go to the Capitol.
Guided
Review Character traits of Brutus, Cassius and Caesar.
Using the handout provided, find examples from the book that suggest these traits for two of the three characters.
Independent
Use the No Fear Book to identify 3 quotes on the handout. Who said it, what did they mean?
VIEW ACT 2
Start on ACT 2 discussion questions.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
Without your notes.....
Tell me three of the five ways Cassius persuades Brutus to join the conspirators. How do you persuade someone to do something you want?
Direct Instruction
Read summary of ACT 2 scenes 1 &2 on handout provided.
Identify the OMENS that suggest further that Caesar should not go to the Capitol on the Ides of March:
1. Calphurnia sees lions, the dead rising from their graves and warriors in the sky.
2. Calphurnia see the Capitol covered in blood.
Read the soothsayer's letter on page 91
View through when Caesar decides to go to the Capitol.
Guided
Review Character traits of Brutus, Cassius and Caesar.
Using the handout provided, find examples from the book that suggest these traits for two of the three characters.
Independent
Use the No Fear Book to identify 3 quotes on the handout. Who said it, what did they mean?
VIEW ACT 2
Start on ACT 2 discussion questions.
Exit Pass
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, JUlius Caesar
Objective: By the end of class, students will read ACT 1 scene 3, identify Roman superstitions, persuasive techniques and increase vocabulary.
DO NOW
Sterile / Countenance / Neglect - these are the next three vocabulary words. Write a senance for each using context clues.
Direct Instruction
PERSUASION - How does Cassius persuade Brutus to join the conspirators?
1. Appeals to his ego. Why should Caesar rule and not him?
2. Reveals Caesar's weaknesses and flaws. Tells him a story about how he had to save Caesar's life.
3. Demonstrates Caesar's abuse of power through his punishment of Flavius and Murellus.
4. Demonstrates how Caesar is manipulating the people of Rome when he turns down the crown 3x.
5. Tricks him by sending false letters from Romans that suggest the people are worried that Caesar id becoming too powerful and they would prefer Brutus as their leader.
ACT 1 / SCENE 3
Identify the superstitious occurances that foreshadow something bad as we read.
1. STORM
2. Burning Hand didn't get burned
3. A lion was at the Capitol.
4. Women saw burning men walking down the street.
5. An owl was out in the daytime.
Cinna, Casca, Cassius and Cicero plan to murder Caesar and recruit Brutus to help them and then win over the people to support their actions so they can rule Rome.
View all of ACT ONE
Exit Pass
Where do they plan to murder Caesar and when?
DO NOW
Sterile / Countenance / Neglect - these are the next three vocabulary words. Write a senance for each using context clues.
Direct Instruction
PERSUASION - How does Cassius persuade Brutus to join the conspirators?
1. Appeals to his ego. Why should Caesar rule and not him?
2. Reveals Caesar's weaknesses and flaws. Tells him a story about how he had to save Caesar's life.
3. Demonstrates Caesar's abuse of power through his punishment of Flavius and Murellus.
4. Demonstrates how Caesar is manipulating the people of Rome when he turns down the crown 3x.
5. Tricks him by sending false letters from Romans that suggest the people are worried that Caesar id becoming too powerful and they would prefer Brutus as their leader.
ACT 1 / SCENE 3
Identify the superstitious occurances that foreshadow something bad as we read.
1. STORM
2. Burning Hand didn't get burned
3. A lion was at the Capitol.
4. Women saw burning men walking down the street.
5. An owl was out in the daytime.
Cinna, Casca, Cassius and Cicero plan to murder Caesar and recruit Brutus to help them and then win over the people to support their actions so they can rule Rome.
View all of ACT ONE
Exit Pass
Where do they plan to murder Caesar and when?
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Monday, October 22, Julius Caesar
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret Julius Caesar and learn new vocabulary.
DO NOW
From Vocabulary list in study packet, write sentences for the first three words. Be sure to use context clues.
Direct Instruction
VIEW Summaries and take notes.
Guided
Read Scene 3 act 1.
Independent
Answer the questions on the handout provided.
Exit Pass
What do you think the letters say that ultimately convince Brutus to join the conspirators and kill Caesar?
DO NOW
From Vocabulary list in study packet, write sentences for the first three words. Be sure to use context clues.
Direct Instruction
VIEW Summaries and take notes.
Guided
Read Scene 3 act 1.
Independent
Answer the questions on the handout provided.
Exit Pass
What do you think the letters say that ultimately convince Brutus to join the conspirators and kill Caesar?
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