Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Notes/Assignment for Tuesday 12/13--Quiz #2 and Quick Write #2

1. Write this down at the top of a blank sheet of paper that can be turned in:
Quick Write #2: Analyze how Shakespeare develops Caesar's character in Acts 1 and 2? 
*You will need to choose 1-2 traits that describe him in these acts (adjectives)
*You will need to use a min. 2 pieces of textual evidence in your answer
(Use the chart from today's notes for help--do not write until your web is complete!!)

2. We will brainstorm and take notes in class (you can do your own or copy-it's up to you)---PLEASE SAVE THIS NOTE PACKET IN YOUR CAESAR SECTION AS WE WILL NEED IT LATER ON.
3. Next we will take the quiz.
4. When you are finished with the quiz, begin your Quick Write--whatever you do not finish is homework so make sure you at least have quotes on your chart before you leave!

Tomorrow we will begin reading ACT 3, Scene 1---Caesar dies tomorrow:(

Here is a sample Quick Write Outline:---a sample only!! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW THIS WORD FOR WORD. (SOME PEOPLE CHOOSE 1 TRAIT--2 EXAMPLES, SOME PEOPLE CHOOSE 2 TRAITS)

    In Acts 1 and 2 of the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the author develops the character of Caesar by portraying him as ____________ and ___________. This is true because___________________ (outline your events).
    In Act I the title character is seen as _____ in lines _________ when it states, "_____________". This shows Caesar is ________ because _______________.
    In Act 2 Caesar is seen as __________  in lines ____________ when ____________ states, "___________________." This further develops his character as ______ because _______________.
    In Acts 1 and 2 the author shows that Caesar is _____ in several ways. This is important to the reader because _______________________________(how does it affect the plot?).

**Note: If you were using a 3rd piece of evidence you would just add on a 3rd body paragraph similar to paragraphs 1 and 2.***






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