First start by copying today's scene summaries onto the first page of your new packet/quiz

First: Read pages 760--764   (link to the new packet Acts 4 and 5)

Act 4

Scene 1
setting: Antony's house in Rome
plot: Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus now rule Rome as a triumverate (3). The 3 meet to draw a list of their enemies that must be killed and changing Caesar's will. Antony expresses to Octavius his low opinion of Lepidus. Antony and Octavius discuss how to defeat the army of Brutus and Cassius.

Scene 2
setting: A camp near Sardis--in front of Brutus's tent.
plot: Brutus seems displeased at the way events are developing, and he tells his servant Cassius's new cold and distant attitude. (why do you think this may be?) Cassius and Brutus go into a tent and talk about their disagreements.

Fourth: Attempt to finish pages 41-42 in the the packet on: metaphor, simile, personification, imagery--PLEASE TRY THEM FOR HOMEWORK.

Homework help:
Review the following terms in your new packet. (No need to copies these definition--they are in the packet--I'd just highlight them)
metaphor--comparison between 2 unlike objects (no like or as)
simile--comparison between 2 unlike objects using the words "like" or "as" in the comparison
personification--giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human objects
imagery--using words to appeal to the 5 senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing, or smell (usually lots of adjectives)
*If you are not sure use process of elimination:
*Do you see the words "like" or "as"?
*Do you see lots of adjectives?

Finishing Act 3--pages 757-758

Scene 3:
setting:The streets of Rome
characters: an angry mob of Roman citizens
plot: A famous Roman poet "Cinna" mistaking him for the conspirator "Cinna." The crowd eventually realizes they have the wrong man, but kill him anyways because they are so angry. They rush through the city looking for the true murders of Caesar.

Today make sure you work on completing the following items!!
1.Finish worksheet 3.2
2.Finish Quick Write #3
3. Work on completing the big Caesar packet for Acts 1-3

Extra-credit questions for those who are done with everything!: 
On page 759 #1-6 and 8----due by the end of class today!!!!!

Quick Write #3---

First,  go to the bottom of page 2--rename Quick Write #4 as "Quick Write #3" and let's go over it.

Quick Write #3: What were Brutus's conditions that Marc Antony agreed to? Did he keep his promise for each?

Let's brainstorm first:








Here is one POSSIBLE way to set-up your quick write:         
        In Act 3, Scene 2 of the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Marc Antony promises to follow Brutus's conditions in order to speak at Caesar's funeral. He (does/does not) keep this promise because_______________________________(brief summary of your reasons).
        First, Marc Antony promises _________________________. He (keeps/does not keep) this promise. (Evidence/Explain).
        His second promise was ______________________________. He (keeps/does not keep) this promise. (Evidence/Explain).
        Additionally, he agrees to the condition ____________________. He (keeps/does not keep) his word. (Evidence/Explain).
        Marc Antony_______________________(sum it up).

Act 3 Scene 2, Act 3 Scene 3 ---Quiz today!

Act 3 Scene 2 summary on page 31 of your big packet:
Scene 2:
setting:The forum
characters: Brutus, Antony, citizens of Rome
plot: Brutus speaks before the commoners about why Caesar needed to die--the crowd agrees with Brutus. Then, Marc Antony speaks and the crowd is swayed and decides to pursue the conspirators and kill them. Octavius arrives in Rome. Brutus and Cassius flee.

Today we will:
1. Copy the scene summary for 3.2
2. Watch Antony's speech on the movie
3. Take the quiz
4. You can have the rest of class to finish your questions for 3.2 if you need to


Worksheet 3.2: link to copy

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen...lend me your ears" ----seriously, listen.

Copy these notes in either your notebook or somewhere in the Act 3 section of your packet (page 32?):

*Ambition/ambitious-having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed (Antony of Caesar); some also use it to mean power-hungry (Brutus of Caesar)

*Honorable-worthy of honor: highly respected

Synonyms: honest, moral, ethical, principled, righteous

(Marc Antony calls the conspirators honorable—is he being serious?—he says they are, then describes their actions)
*noble--having a high rank or social status; having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals.

Mutiny-a rebellion overthrowing the “captain” or whoever is in authority/charge

This is probably the most famous scene in Julius Caesar. Remember, Marc Antony promised Brutus he would abide by 3 rules in his speech at Caesar's funeral:
1. He would let Brutus speak first
2. He wouldn't put any blame on the conspirators
3. He can praise Caesar as much as he wants, but tell the people the conspirators allowed him to
As we read, try to think about if Antony abides by these rules or not (this will be the Quick Write #3 topic)
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Next-- we will read Marc Antony's speech a second time to annotate (the more annotations you do, the easier your job will be later)

Annotations:
1.Circle every time you see the following words:
ambition/ambitious
honor/honorable
noble
2. Circle question marks/exclamation marks
3. Underline/highlight (with a different color if you already used a highlighter) any words you see that indicate negativity--sad/bad/evil/anger/death/violence
4. Mark with a star where you believe:
*the commoners are sympathizing with Marc Antony
*the commoners seem to change their mind and hate the conspirators.

audio of Act 3, Scene 2

Act 3 Scene 1 cont.../quiz # NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY NOT TUESDAY

First, write the following definitions on the front of your Act 3, Scene 1 packet:
enfranchisement--freedom from imprisonment or slavery
tyranny--cruel or oppressive government rule

Second, we will look at the page 26 in the packet to review what we've read so far
Third, we will finish our reading of 3.1 (from the top of page 5) and annotate our packets
FOR HOMEWORK: FINISH THE PREDICTIONS ON THE BACK AND PLACE IT IN THE BOX FOR YOUR CLASS PERIOD!
Last--we will watch the movie if time is available

Read 3.1/Watch the movie---next quiz on Wednesday 1/8!!

*Scene Summary Act III, Sc. 1 (page 31 in the big packet)
Setting: The Capitol in Rome, 3/15
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.

Today we will:
1. Write down our scene summary for 3.1 in the packet
2. Read 3.1 (pages 1-4) on the worksheet version I have given you  (Click here)
3. Watch this selection of the movie (possibly--if we have time)