Skits and Philosophical Chairs

September 24, 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.

SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Obj: I can analyze complex characters in Caesar.

I can participate in persuasive discussions and build on others ideas. 

Starter:  

Caesar in Five Minutes or Less

In small groups, you will create a skit based on the entire play.

The goal is to represent the characters based on the traits we've identified throughout the play. 

For each act, create a one sentence summary.

Then, determine how you want to recreate the play based on those ideas. 

You will perform these for the class. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: justify

Part of Speech: Verb

Dictionary Definition: show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Justify your position on the philosophical chairs discussion.

Activity: 

1.   Philosophical Chairs Prep

Question: 

Determine whether or not murder is ever justifiable.

You should find a source to support your side so it is not dependent on opinion alone.

You may use either of the articles posted below or find a source on your own. 

What Makes Self Defense Justifiable?

Stand Your Ground Laws

2.  Caesar Final Project 

As a class, we will go over the requirements. 

Final Project due Monday, September 30.

Closure

What is your position on the question prior to the discussion?