3.1

September 12, 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

Gallery Walk

For FIVE different trading cards, write down one fact you learned or an adjective describing the character.

Vocabulary 

Word: Direct Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  the way an author or another character within the story describes or reveals a character, through the use of descriptive adjectives, epithets, or phrases.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of direct characterization.

Activity: 

1.  Julius Caesar 3.1 

Characters

Narrator

Caesar

Soothsayer

Artemidorus

Decius

Publius

Cassius

Popilius

Brutus

Cinna

Metellus

Trebonius

Casca

Servant

Antony

Discussion Questions

Why do you think Caesar chooses not to read the letter?

How does this make you feel?

Determine whether or not murder can ever be justified and explain. 

What are Caesar's last words?

What does this reveal?

Characterize Antony based on his role and perspective.  

2.  Understanding through Translation

In small groups, you will translate the words of Antony.

Do this in whatever style you think is fun and interesting.

This is your style but with the same ideas.

Then, after translating the ideas, answer the question.

We will be sharing this with the class.

How does Antony in Act Three compare to his character in Act One?

Closure:

What is your your reaction to the events in this scene?

End of Act Two

September 11, 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

Listen to the end of act two from the audiobook.

When you are done, write a summary of act two, scenes two-four. 

Audio File

Play from 20:47 to end.

Follow along in the books on page 79-89.

Vocabulary 

Word: Direct Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  the way an author or another character within the story describes or reveals a character, through the use of descriptive adjectives, epithets, or phrases.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of direct characterization.

Activity: 

1.  Act Two Film 

Start at minute 25:00 and play til 44:00 .

As you watch complete the Venn Diagram, comparing characters between the book and film.

On one side is the play by Shakespeare and on the other is the 1970 film.

Find five qualities for each circle for a total 15. 

2.  Character Trading Card

Individually, you will create a card based on a character of your choice, using the trading card creator.

Please put your name on the first slide and then the name of your character.

Select fictional character to begin creating. 

 

Include

Source

Appearance

Personality

Thoughts

Feelings

Problem

Goal

Quote 

Action

Interaction 

Personal Connection

Please make sure that you save and share with my email: kregan.lec@lee.k12.nc.us.

We will have a gallery walk tomorrow for these.

If you do not finish in class, finish for homework. 

Closure:

What is your opinion of Caesar?

Caesar Act Two

September 10, 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

Choose one word to describe Brutus based on act one.

Then, choose another word to describe him based on the beginning of act two.

How is Brutus being developed throughout the play?

Vocabulary 

Word: Direct Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  the way an author or another character within the story describes or reveals a character, through the use of descriptive adjectives, epithets, or phrases.

Your Definition: 

Activity; Give an example of direct characterization.

Activity: 

1.  Act Two Scene One

Characters

Brutus

Lucius

Cassius

Decius

Casca

Cinna

Metellus

Trebonius

Portia

Ligarius

Discussion Questions

How would you describe Brutus' emotions when the scene opens?

What is the message of the letter?

Who are the conspirators?

How does this connect to betrayal?

Why is Decius able to convince Caesar to go to the capitol?

Characterize Portia.

2.  Double Entry Journal 

In groups of three, pick one character to focus on in your double entry journal.

Find three quotes that reflect indirect characterization and explain what they reveal. 

Each person in your group should be responsible for picking on quote. 

3.  Act Two Scenes Two-Four

Characters

Caesar

Servant

Calphurnia

Decius

Publius

Brutus

Antony

Trebonius

Artemidorus

Portia

Lucius

Soothsayer

4.  Character Trading Card

Individually, you will create a card based on a character of your choice, using the trading card creator.

Please put your name on the first slide and then the name of your character.

Select fictional character to begin creating. 

 

Include

Source

Appearance

Personality

Thoughts

Feelings

Problem

Goal

Quote 

Action

Interaction 

Personal Connection

Please make sure that you save and share with my email: kregan.lec@lee.k12.nc.us

Closure:

What did you learn about the character of your choice from your double entry journal?

Caesar 2.1

September 9, 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

Based on your STEAL chart, describe the character you analyzed.

Then, create one personal connection between the character and you.

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.  STEAL Indirect Characterization 

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

2.  Julius Caesar 1970

0:00-25:00

How does each character compare to the way they are described in the original text?

3.  Act Two Scene One

Characters

Brutus

Lucius

Cassius

Decius

Casca

Cinna

Metellus

Trebonius

Portia

Ligarius

Discussion Questions

How would you describe Brutus' emotions when the scene opens?

What is the message of the letter?

Who are the conspirators?

How does this connect to betrayal?

Why is Decius able to convince Caesar to go to the capitol?

Characterize Portia.

Closure:

Use the learning target to assess how confident you feel identifying indirect characterization.

Caesar 1.3

September 5, 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

In 3-5 sentences, summarize the events of act one so far. 

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 1.3

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?

2.  STEAL Indirect Characterization 

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

3.  Julius Caesar 1970

0:00-25:00

How does each character compare to the way they are described in the original text?

4.  Act Two Scene One

Characters

Brutus

Lucius

Cassius

Decius

Casca

Cinna

Metellus

Trebonius

Portia

Ligarius

Discussion Questions

How would you describe Brutus' emotions when the scene opens?

What is the message of the letter?

Who are the conspirators?

How does this connect to betrayal?

Why is Decius able to convince Caesar to go to the capitol?

Characterize Portia.

Closure:

Use the learning target to assess how confident you feel identifying indirect characterization.

1.2-1.3

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?