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Agenda SSR Book. Your Desk. Do Now. Ben Jonson (a famous poet/playwright from the 16th century) stated that Shakespeare was “not of an age but for all time?” What does he likely mean ? He means… Shakespeare, the human being, should live forever. Shakespeare is for people of all ages.

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  1. Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk Do Now Ben Jonson (a famous poet/playwright from the 16th century) stated that Shakespeare was “not of an age but for all time?” What does he likely mean? He means… Shakespeare, the human being, should live forever. Shakespeare is for people of all ages. Shakespeare’s work is relevant across all time periods. Shakespeare died too young. Explain your response.

  2. REL 503 - Identify clear relationships between characters, ideas, and so on in more challenging literary narratives Greeter SWBAT concisely summarize elements of Shakespeare’s background via group presentations to enhance potential connections and understandings of the author’s Julius Caesar. Big Idea Before there was Maury Povich, Jerry Springer, Days of our Lives, or your favorite Telenovelas, there was the one and only … William Shakespeare. HW Unit 2 – Community/Civilization Day 29 • HW15: Shakespearean Translation (Due Tuesday 10.08.2013) • AoW7: Shakespearean Phrases (Due Friday 10.11.2013)

  3. William Shakespeare AKA “The Bard”

  4. Shakespearean Scholars! • You will be split into groups of 3-4 Shakespearean scholars and be provided with information about a particular aspect of Shakespeare’s life and times. • Your task will be to become experts on your aspect and be able to THOROUGHLY teach your peers about the assigned topic.

  5. Shakespearean scholars! • You will have 15 minutes to learn about your topic. Take quality notes! • You will then have 10 minutes to create a “mini-poster” on the topic. • Use drawings, bullet points, quotes, and actions to convey your points! • You will present for 2-3 minutes on your particular topic. • Your classmates will be responsible for taking notes on your lecture so make sure it is good GREAT information. • Leave your classmates with TWO ESSENTIAL TAKEAWAYS from your presentation. • What do they absolutely, positively HAVE to know?

  6. Shakespearean topics • The groups are as follows: • Shakespeare’s Biography • The Globe Theater • Theatre Experience in Shakespeare’s Time • Who wrote Shakespeare? • Shakespeare’s Plays • Common Phrases from Shakespeare

  7. Presentations • You will be cut off at the 3 minute mark so be concise. • Remember your listening responsibilities. • Remember your teaching responsibilities.

  8. Exit Ticket – END 10.07.2013

  9. Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk HW15 Do Now What does it mean to be dramatic? Name a dramatic TV show or situation you’ve witnessed? What happened in that situation or show that made you label it “dramatic”?

  10. MID 504 - Understand the overall approach taken by an author or narrator (e.g. point of view, kinds of evidence used) in more challenging passages Greeter SWBAT predict Caesar’s outcome based on Shakespeare’s use of foreshadowing. Big Idea Most good stories – written or visual – enjoy giving their audiences clues to what may happen later. Shakespeare is no different…though he sometimes throws a “curveball”. Smart readers like to make inferences and later check for accuracy. HW Unit 2 – Community/Civilization Day 30 • AoW7: Shakespearean Phrases (Due Friday 10.11.2013) • Travel Blog 7: When in Rome… (Due Wednesday 10.09.2013) • REREAD pps. 1-12

  11. There’s No Place Like Rome…(Pre-Caesar) • Ruled by a series of dictators and dictator partnerships. • The rulers of Rome were typically awarded their power based on military conquest of additional Roman territory OR by protecting existing Roman territory. • The divide had grown wider and more hostile between the two Roman political groups: • Populares (Of the People…for the common person) • Optimates (The “Best” who wanted to keep aristocratic power)

  12. So…this Caesar guy… • Full name is Gaius Julius Caesar • Came from an aristocratic family… • Rich…but not RICH rich… • Was a GREAT Roman general • Identified more with the Populares political party • Formed the First Triumvate (Three Men) • Joined with Pompey and Crassus to rule Rome for the people • Crassus died in battle which left Pompey and Caesar (who really didn’t like each other) • Caesar and Pompey maneuvered against each other for Power • Caesar conquered Gaul and gained wealth, fame, and additions to his army • Pompey tried to force Caesar to give up his additional army, before putting him on trial, taking his money and kicking him out of Rome…but INSTEAD

  13. He’s Not done… • CAESAR INVADED HIS OWN COUNTRY • Caused a CIVIL WAR • KILLED every leader of the Optimates party (including Pompey and his son) and… • Became the unquestioned LEADER of Rome… • But left some very angry people behind. • Oh…and he created his own calendar (The Julian Calendar – the first to have 12 months and 365 days) 

  14. Terms You need to know • Foreshadow - be a warning or indication of (a future event). • Drama - a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces; a piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage • Tragedy - a play, movie, etc., that is serious and has a sad ending (such as the death of the main character) • Comedy - a drama of light and amusing character and typically with a happy ending

  15. What’s Drama? • Your girlfriend dating your best friend? • DRAMA! • Fighting with your parents over who you hang out with? • DRAMA!! • Your good friend confessing their love for you, but you’re not interested? • DRAMA!!! • Stabbing your best friend in the back because you think he’s gotten too popular for you? • DRAMA!!!!

  16. Thematic adventures in Caesar • FATE vs. FREE WILL • How much of our life is in our control? How much is already determined? • PUBLIC SELF vs. PRIVATE SELF • How is what we show the world different from who we are in private? • MISINTERPRETATIONS & MISREADINGS • Confusing a sign for something else can have drastic consequences. • INFLEXIBILITY vs. COMPROMISE • How willing are we to bend for others? • RHETORIC AND POWER • There is power in words and saying the right (or wrong) things can lead to wanted (or unwanted) actions.

  17. How 2 Read Shakespeare • I’ll read Act 1, Scene 1 aloud and pause for you to translate specific sections. • Don’t Drop Out • Yes it’s tough, BUT it’s worth it. • If you can obtain even a portion of this language, everyday language will come much easier.

  18. Elements of Foreshadowing • You will read along as I read aloud Act 2, Scene 2. • We will pause at certain areas to identify moments of foreshadowing. • We will alternate between working in pairs and individually.

  19. Character Analysis • Character Graphic Organizer – Using the graphic organizer, complete the following. • Who were we introduced to? • Where does their allegiance lie? • How do you know? • How do specific characters feel about others?

  20. Exit Ticket ~ End 10.08.2013 Predict: What is Billy Shakespeare foreshadowing for us? Explain in 3 sentences with textual evidence.

  21. Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk Do Now Reading Quiz (M/C/Short Answer/Free Response)

  22. REL 603 – Understand implied or subtly stated cause-effect relationships in more challenging passages Greeter SWBAT connect Caesar’s abuse of power to real life scenarios by a parallel situation. Big Idea Is it true that power and popularity brings more “haters”? Can one be popular and still sincerely loved by everyone? HW Unit 2 – Community/Civilization Day 31 • AoW7: Shakespearean Phrases (Due Friday 10.11.2013) • REREAD pps. 12-28

  23. Problems with Power • What does it mean to be powerful? • How does society respond to “powerful” people? Answer these questions on your Read Shakespeare Copies

  24. Possibly Powerful People

  25. Back 2 Caesar Is Caesar powerful? How do you know?

  26. Theme Review • FATE vs. FREE WILL • How much of our life is in our control? How much is already determined? • PUBLIC SELF vs. PRIVATE SELF • How is what we show the world different from who we are in private? • MISINTERPRETATIONS & MISREADINGS • Confusing a sign for something else can have drastic consequences. • INFLEXIBILITY vs. COMPROMISE • How willing are we to bend for others? • RHETORIC AND POWER • There is power in words and saying the right (or wrong) things can lead to wanted (or unwanted) actions.

  27. Let’s Act up! • …and play a little Trashketball! • You will have the opportunity to earn some extra credit points. As we read, if you can correctly identify moments that fit into one of our 5 themes, you’ll have the chance to “shoot” for some extra points! • Row 1 – 1 point each • Row 2-3 – 2 points each • Row 4-5 – 3 points each

  28. Professional Actors Wanted! • Roles Required Today • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7

  29. Exit ticket ~ End 10.10.2013 • Choose one of the following and explain your opinion: • Is Brutus a weak or strong individual? • Is Caesar an arrogant or trusting individual? • Is Cassius an honest person or manipulator? • If time permits, we’ll group by question and discuss. 

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