Introduction to The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

We will begin our unit on The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

This will require the strengthening of several skills:

• Analysis of Figurative Language
• Apply Knowledge of Elements of a Plot
• Poetic Devices
• Graphic Organizer: TP-CASTT
• Identifying Elements of a Drama
• Researching Julius Caesar for Background Knowledge
• Comprehension of Elizabethan English (the language that Shakespeare uses in his texts)
• Understanding, Identifying, and Analyzing Rhetorical Devices/Strategies
• Analysis of Famous Speeches
• Graphic Organizer: DIDLS

Introduction 

Do Now: Create a K.W.L. Chart for Julius Caesar to determine levels of prior knowledge. 

Work Period - Part 1: Video Investigation 

Watch the 3 part series about Julius Caesar. Jot newly learned information in the appropriate column. 

Part 1  

 

Part 2

Part 3 

Work Period - Part 2: Continued Video Investigation 

Watch the "The Great Conspiracy Against Julius Caesar" and create Cornell Notes for the information provided. 

Closing: Fill in any gaps in your notes by comparing papers with a partner. Pick one interesting fact or generate a question that you have to present to the class. 

Homework: 

Use the following link to research Julius Caesar: http://www.biography.com/people/julius-caesar-9192504#assassination

You will need to gather as much historical facts as possible. You must do this in Cornell Note format and you must create a Works Cited section for the website that I provided and any website that you use to obtain a full understanding of the historical background of the drama.