End of 4.3

September 18, 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;

Cry Me A River- Justin Timberlake

Connect this song to the big idea of betrayal.

How does it relate to Caesar?

Vocabulary 

Word:Round Character

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of a flat character and explain why they are flat.

Activity:

1. Finishing Act Four

Characters

Narrator

Poet

Lucilius

Cassius

Brutus

Messala

Lucius

Varro

Ghost

Claudius

Discussion Questions

What news does Brutus share?

What does this reveal about their character?

Which is wiser: wanting to approach the enemy or waiting?  Explain.

Interpret the meaning of Brutus' dreams.

2.  Julius Caesar

As a class, we will watch act four.

Continue adding to your Venn Diagram from last week.

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3.  STEAL Indirect Characterization 

Individually, complete a STEAL chart for any character in Caesar.

Closure

Predict what will happen in act five.