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WELCOME BACK!!! I missed you! (sort of…)

WELCOME BACK!!! I missed you! (sort of…). Let’s Start CAESAR!. Before you read…. Before…Journal 1. Julius Caesar is a play that examines leadership qualities. Write a list of qualities that a good leader must possess. When your teacher directs you, share you list with your partner. .

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WELCOME BACK!!! I missed you! (sort of…)

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  1. WELCOME BACK!!!I missed you! (sort of…) Let’s Start CAESAR!

  2. Before you read….

  3. Before…Journal 1 • Julius Caesar is a play that examines leadership qualities. • Write a list of qualities that a good leader must possess. • When your teacher directs you, share you list with your partner. Click here for Sentence Starters

  4. Sentence Starters for Journal 1 • Now that you have made a list of leadership qualities and discussed them with a partner, complete the following sentences. Be sure to write out the entire sentence! • I think a good leader would possess the qualities of _______ and _________ because __________________________________________. • Good leaders are determined by their ability to _________. Leaders who can do this often __________________. • Get Ready to Read These Aloud!

  5. Act I

  6. Journal 1.1 – Review from yesterday’s notes • Answer the following questions QUIETLY in your journal: • 1) Describe what you know about Caesar • 2) What are his two faults? • 3) Who is Calphurnia? What is wrong with her? • 4) Who is Brutus? Who is he at war with? • 5) What is it about Ceasar that frightens Cassius? • Be ready to share with your partner in 3 minutes.

  7. Journal 1.2Translate to Modern english • Translate I,ii 25-81 • With a partner, paraphrase the lines of Cassius and Brutus into modern English. • *Paraphrase – taking one line at a time • Keep characters (actions, motivations, depth) the same, but you are able to use today’s English and slang. • Be prepared to share. Some of you might be asked to act your scene out.

  8. Journal 1.3 • Pick two characters from the play Julius Caesar and describe them to the best of your ability. Find one quote for each character to support your analysis. • Be sure to cite the Act.Scene.Linenumber (I.i.79).

  9. Journal 1.4Look for the line where… • 1) Cassius finds how Brutus feels about Caesar’s crowning • 2) Where Brutus tells his true feelings about Casear • 3) That shows Cassius’ jealousy toward Casear • 4) Cassius says they should chant “Brutus” instead • 5) Brutus reveals he understands Cassius’ plans • *Be sure to cite Act, Scene, Line in the proper citation format.

  10. Journal 1.5 • Make some notes on why Cassius is afraid of Caesar. • Discuss with your partner. • Then, on a separate sheet of paper, prepare an analytical paragraph describing Cassius fear. Be sure to use a quote and solid reasoning. • Upon completion, submit to the box. +20 points.

  11. Journal 1.6 • Summarize Act I, including scenes i -iv. • Then predict what you think will be happening in scene v? • Speculate what is left to wrap up before this Act can come to an end.

  12. Act I ART HOMEWORK • Chose an appropriate line from any where in the Act, that you thought was intriguing and would look interesting in art. • Then draw an image that represents the line, citing the line correctly at the bottom of the page. • Use color.

  13. Act II

  14. Journal 2.1 • Predict what will be happening in Act II…remember that it’s a 5 Act play. • Predict what Act is probably the climax? • What characters need to expand their depth? • Discuss what events might need to occur in this Act to deepen the audience understanding of character motivation.

  15. Journal 2.2 • Compare/Contrast the relationship between Brutus-Portia and Ceasar-Calphurnia. • Be sure to include facts that accurately describe their relationships, by using specific lines from the play. • ¾ of a page minimum.

  16. Journal 2.3 • What foreshadowing (warning signs) has Caesar been offered thus far in the play? • How is this an example of dramatic irony for the audience?

  17. Decide whether each character in the list below supports Caesar, is conspiring to overthrow Caesar, or is undecided. Write the names in the correct box below. Journal 2.4 – To join or not to Join? • Supports Caesar Undecided Conspires Against Caesar Brutus Flavius Casca Cicero Cassius Marullus Antonius Answers

  18. Act III

  19. Journal 3.1 • In 5 lines or more, summarize Brutus’ speech to the plebians. • In 5 lines or more, summarize Antony’s speech. • Then, in 5 lines contrast the two. • Be prepared to share and to write your conclusions on the board!

  20. Journal 3.2Match the character to the Descriptions • Solider and advisor loyal to Caesar • Dictator/ruler of the Roman empire • A conspirator against Caesar • Caesar’s wife • Well-known senator and republic, conspirator against Caesar • Senator and chief conspirator against Caesar, fought with Caesar in private wars. • Julius Caesar • Casca • Calpurnia • Antony • Brutus • Cassius Answers

  21. Journal 3.3 Conflicts in the Play • Identify characters from Acts I, II or III that fit into each category of conflict. • Man vs. Man- • Man vs. Self- • Man vs. Society- • Man vs. Nature- Answers

  22. Journal 3.4 • What do you think occurs in Acts IV and V? • Write a one line prediction for each of the following characters: • Brutus • Cassius • Antony • Octavis Caesar • Calphurnia • Portia.

  23. Acts IV and V

  24. Journal 4.1 • Define the following terms in reference to the play Julius Caesar:  • Setting • Conflict • Personification • Character (pick 3) • Foreshadowing • Dramatic Irony Answers

  25. Journal 4.2ACT IV RECAP • Who are the three men ruling Rome? • Where are Brutus and Cassius when they meet in scene 2? • What reports about Cassius anger Brutus? • After the two men quarrel, what personal trouble does Brutus reveal to Cassius? • What goes through Brutus’ mind when he sees Caesar’s ghost? • How do Portia’s actions in this Act contrast with our previously identified character traits for her?

  26. Journal 4.3 • Let’s think about Brutus for a minute. • At the end of the play, Antony insinuates that he is still an honorable man. Do you agree with this? Why or why not? • Write a 2 paragraph argument on why Brutus should be buried honorably in Rome, or why he should not be.

  27. Answer Keys • These slides are hyperlinked to other slides. If you change the slide numbers (by adding or deleting slides), you will have to edit the hyperlinks.

  28. Key for Journal 2.4 Undecided Conspires Against Caesar • Supports Caesar • Antony Brutus Casca Cicero Flavius Cassius Marullus

  29. Key to Journal 3.2 • Solider and advisor loyal to Caesar • Dictator/ruler of the Roman empire • A conspirator against Caesar • Caesar’s wife • Well-known senator and republic, conspirator against Caesar • Senator and chief conspirator against Caesar, fought with Caesar in private wars. • Julius Caesar • Casca • Calpurnia • Antony • Brutus • Cassius

  30. Key to Journal 4.1 • Define the following terms in reference to the play Julius Caesar:  • Setting – Rome, BC 42est. • Conflict – Caesar might become the king of Rome and several people are against this idea. • Personification - • Character (pick 3) • Brutus – Friend of Caesar, but doesn’t like • Foreshadowing • Dramatic Irony

  31. Key to Journal 3.3 Cassius vs. Caesar Brutus vs. Portia Brutus vs. Caesar Antony vs. Brutus Cobbler vs Flavius/Marullus Brutus (to join or not to join) Caesar (no heir; falling sickness, etc) Cassius (re: Antony speaking) The Crowd accepting of Caesar’s fickle nature Antony vs The Plebians(Romans) Brutus vs The Plebians (Romans) Cinna the Poet’s Death Storms, superstitions, cosmic order and by 1600 Age of Science and Reason was just beginning in Shakespeare’s society. • Man vs Man – • Man vs Self • Man vs Society • Man Vs. Nature

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