Today: In my absence, please complete the following work--you will also have the entire period to get caught up through Act 4

Today you should complete:

1. Quick Write #3:
 Analyze how Shakespeare develops one of the following characters: Cassius, Brutus, or Marc Antony in Acts 1-4? Be sure to explain how this character has changed (if so) as the play has progressed.
*You will need to choose at least 2 traits that describe him in these acts (adjectives)
*You will need to use a min. 2 pieces of textual evidence in your answer
*I would suggest spreading out the evidence (meaning don't just write about Act 1--choose at least 2 acts.)

Look at Quick Write #2(on Caesar) if you need help.

2.Reading the rest of Act 4 (pages 772- 776)

3. Any missing Comprehension Check Questions through Act 4 

4. Pages 41-42 in the Act 4/Act 5 "new" packet

Thursday 12/15--Marc Antony becomes a major character in the play

*Scene Summary Act III, Sc. 1
Setting: The Capitol in Rome
Characters: Caesar, Marc Antony, conspirators (Brutus, Cassius, etc.)
Plot: Caesar refuses to look at the letter of warning from Artemidorus. At the Capitol, the conspirators pretend to plead a case, and stab Caesar to death. Mark Antony flees, but Brutus persuades the others to let him live. Antony returns and pretends to be an ally of the conspirators but secretly he plans to strike back with the help of Octavius Caesar.

*We need to finish the reading of Act III, Sc. 1 so go to page 743-746 in the book.

*When you are finished reading, QUIETLY work on your Act III, Sc. 1 Comprehension questions #1-8 on page 32 of your packet. (use pages 736-746 for your answers)
1. 736
2. 738
3. 739
4. 741
5. 741
6. 745
7. 745
8. 746

**Also, add some quotes to your double-entry journal

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.***

Monday 12/12

QUIZ TOMORROW THROUGH 2.1!! STUDY!!!

Please Copy the Act 2, Scene 2 Scene Summary--page 24 of your packet
Act 2, Scene 2
setting: Caesar's house in Rome
characters: Calpurnia, Caesar, Decius, Brutus, Trebonius, Antony, Publius
plot: Calpurnia feels her bad dreams/bad signs are predictions of danger for Caesar. Caesar at first agrees to stay home, but then changes his mind after Decius talks him into it--he tells him her dreams were a good sign, that they were going to give him the crown and they might change their minds, (using his ego against him) and he decides he will go. The conspirators arrive to walk him to the Capitol.

Today we will:

• Read Act 2 Scenes 3 and 4
• Write Scene Summaries in your packet for those scenes (on your own-setting, characters, plot)
• Answer any remaining questions in your Act 2 Comprehension Question Section (Scene 1: #11, 12, 13/Scene 2: #1-5, Scene 3: #1/Scene 4:#1-3)
• Try your best to complete pages 20 and 21 (identifying: setting, tone, mood) for homework--start in class if you have time!!!

Friday's work: WE WILL HAVE OUR NEXT QUIZ TUESDAY 12/13 (THROUGH 2.1)--STUDY AND BE PREPARED!!

1. Hand in your homework (your packet for Act 2, Scene 1)---I will briefly review some of the main points in case you did not get them right:
*Cassius suggests they kill Marc Antony
*Brutus says no: it'll appear too bloody, they'll look like crazy people, Marc Antony is harmless without Caesar
*Cassius disagrees saying Marc Antony will be dangerous because he is so loyal to Caesar
*Ultimately, they decide to let him live
2. Continue reading the play: Begin on page 722 and continue through Scene 2 until page
3. Work on the following Comprehension Check Questions in the packet on page 25:
Scene 1:
#11, 12, 13
Scene 1:
11. p. 722-723
12. p. 723-724
13. p. 725
Scene 2:
#1-5

IF WE HAVE TIME....
Let's look at the pages we skipped on tone/mood/setting---20 and 21.

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