The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Journal #1
Directions: Read each section thoroughly. Use standard writing conventions and MLA format.
1. PARAPHRASE (1 small
paragraph): Read the following quote and explain it in your words.
“O, what a
tangled web we weave when we first practice to deceive!” Walter Scott
2.
PERSONAL CONNECTION (2 paragraphs): Explain
how this quote relates to you. What deceitful actions or words have you said
to others or that have been said or done against you that caused problems
that were more severe than if you or the other person had just been honest?
3. LITERARY CONNECTION (2 paragraphs
with citations from the text): Relate this quote to events The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.
HOW TO FORMAT CITATIONS FOR POETRY AND DRAMA
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"In Text Citations of Poems and Play in MLA Format." Writing Center. Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Web. 24 Feb. 2016. <http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/writingcenter/upload/MLA In Text Citation of Poetry and Drama.pdf>
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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Journal #2
Directions: Read each section thoroughly. Use standard writing conventions and MLA format.
1. ANALYSIS(1 small paragraph): Review the following picture and explain it in your words.
2. PERSONAL CONNECTION (1 paragraphs): Explain how this picture relates to you. What has been the most hurtful betrayal that you have experienced? Who betrayed you and what was their motive?
3. LITERARY CONNECTION (2 paragraphs with citations from the text): Relate this quote to events The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. We know that Brutus is going to commit the ultimate betrayal against Caesar. Explain, with support from the text and your historical notes, why the betrayal from Brutus was the most painful.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Journal #3
Directions: Read each section thoroughly. Use standard writing conventions and MLA format.
1. OBSERVATION (1 small T-Chart):This clip will provide you a basic comparison between a popular high school movie and The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Create a small T-Chart to help you recall and understand the comparison.
Mean Girls vs. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
If the playback does not work, you can follow this link:
2. ANALYSIS (1 small paragraph): Watch the clip from Mean Girls. Using a Venn Diagram, demonstrate how the Gretchen Weiner from Mean Girls assumes the attitude of _______________ character (you will need to identify the character in the drama) in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
2. EVALUATION/SYNTHESIS (1 paragraphs AND a list): Provide your thoughts on the learning activity in the movie. If you liked the activity, explain what you enjoyed and how it could be beneficial to class. If you did not like it, explain why not and why it would not be effective.
Then, create a list of three learning activities for The Tragedy of Julius Caesar that you would like to do in class. Provide a brief explanation of these activities and how you think the activities would help the students better understand the material.
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