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September 4, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters and their development throughout Julius Caesar. 

Starter

How are people transformed through the relationships of others?

Respond to the question in 3-5 sentences. 

Vocabulary 

Word: Indirect Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use indirect characterization to describe a character from your favorite book, movie, or show.

Activity: 

1.  Julius Caesar 1.2

Characters

Caesar

Casca

Brutus

Cassius

Discussion Questions

Act One Scene Two 

1.  What does the Soothsayer tell Caesar? 

2. Why does Cassius think Caesar isn’t fit to be king? 

3. How does Brutus respond to Cassius’ ideas?

 4. What does Caesar think about Cassius?

 5. What is Casca’s opinion of the way Caesar refused the crown?

6.  How does betrayal begin to appear in Julius Caesar?

2.  Character Journal

In small groups, complete a journal from the perspective of Caesar, Antony, Brutus, or Cassius.

3.  Julius Caesar 1.3

Characters

Cicero

Casca

Cassius

Cinna

Discussion Questions

Act One Scene Three

How does Casca feel about the omens he has seen?

How does Casca view Caesar?

Why do you think the men want Brutus join them?

4.  STEAL Indirect Characterization 

With a partner, complete a STEAL chart for either Caesar, Antony, Brutus, or Cassius. 

Closure:

Based on the character you wrote the journal for, what is your opinion of them?