Julius+Caesar

__ Julius Caesar was a great general and an important leader in ancient Rome. __


The Romans even named a month after him, the month of July for Julius Caesar. ==When Julius Caesar said he had something to say, the people flocked to the Forum to hear his ideas. His ideas had been good ones. The people trusted him. Julius Caesar told the people that he could solve Rome's problems. ==
 * During his lifetime, he had held just about every important title in the Roman Republic including consul, tribune of the people, high commander of the army, and high priest.
 * He suggested new laws, most of which were approved by the Senate.
 * He reorganized the army.
 * He improved the way the provinces were governed.

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Summary from : http://rome.mrdonn.org/caesar.html

This term we will be reading the play by William Shakespeare called Julius Caesar - it is based on one of Rome's greatest leaders. In this unit we will be covering Reading, Writing, and Drama. Click on the links to find out more. Drama Level 3 ** Communicating and Interpreting in Drama **
 * Present and respond to drama, identifying ways in which elements, techniques, and conventions combine to create [|meaning] in their own and others' work.

Reading Level 3
 * Understand what the author wrote and the purpose
 * Knowledge of poetic and figurative language
 * Understand and organize or sequence information (timelines)
 * Make use of prior knowledge to create new meaning
 * Increase knowledge of vocabulary
 * Understand the main idea

Writing Level 3 > Social Sciences Level 3
 * Write in role (recounts)
 * Use a variety of vocabulary
 * Write in paragraphs
 * Write persuasively
 * Write to entertain (plays)
 * Understand and organize or sequence information (examples of timelines)

Citizenship

// Exploring what it means to be a citizen and to contribute to the development and well being of society. //

There will also be links to Oral Language such as voice intonation, pace, volume and clarity.

=Learning Experiences:=

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**Create a list of new vocabulary:** write this down in your reading book. Find the meanings to these words from a dictionary or an online search.

**Poetic Language and Features**: How well do you know your poetic features and language? Try this quiz!

**Create a timeline of the story Julius Caesar.** Write this in your reading book.

**Research Julius Caesar the Emperor. Try these websites:** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Caesar http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/caesar.html http://www.roman-empire.net/republic/caesar-index.html

**Create a timeline of Julius Caesar.** If you need help use this website

**Read Act 3 Scene 1**

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Identify what dramatic techniques, conventions, elements are used in the play Julius Caesar.** Write these (with examples if possible) in your reading book. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Who is William Shakespeare?** Research and create a profile page for Shakespeare. Include details such as his full name, date of birth, parents, siblings, martial status, profile photo, likes, dislikes, hobbies... <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Write a summary** about why you think William Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar. What was the purpose of it? Who was he writing for? (Audience).

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Research the Triumvirate: ** write down key points in your inquiry book. (We will complete this research assignment in class.)

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Research Emperors after Julius Caesar:** write down key points in your inquiry book. (We will complete this research assignment in class.)

__Class Activities__ (these activities will be done at school only however once they are covered in class you are welcome to go back and read/watch them again)
<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Read** the plot summary of Julius Caesar from sparknotes.com

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Explore** the The Roman Empire <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Find out about the different emperors, how the government worked, and understand the family tree.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Write a summary** of the story in your own words. Write a summary about what you learnt from the Roman Empire website. Please do this in your reading book.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Watch** the Julius Caesar animated movie. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Reflection: For some of us the movie confused us more because of the Shakespearean language. For the rest of us we understood the story better because we could visualise it. Some people asked comprehension questions to help clarify their understanding. We had some great discussion around movies today compared to plays in the old days. We spoke about that there was no blood or real action in the movie. We also realised that it was a children's movie and so it wouldn't be necessary to have all the blood and gore. Miss Powys brought up the use of similes, metaphors and creative imagery to show death without blood. When the characters were killed their "souls" or ghosts were on white horse and rode off into the clouds (maybe heaven?).

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** Who was more power hungry?? ** Create a list of the main characters. List them in order of who was more power hungry.

Reflection: We wrote a list of all the characters on the whiteboard. We then wrote a number from 1-8 next to the names. We choose 1 for the most power hungry and 8 for the least power hungry. We debated about our decisions and swapped the numbers around quite a few t imes. Here is what we think: 1 - Caissus, 2 - Casca, 3 - Octavius, 4 - Brutus, 5 - Julius, 6 - Antony, 7 - Culpurina, 8 - Portia.

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<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** Brainstorming List: ** Write a list of power-hungry characters from popular fiction, films, television, and comic books in your reading book. Based on the list, form generalizations about the characters' personalities using a graphic organiser of your choice. Add the characters Brutus and Cassius to your graphic organiser - what characteristics do they possess?

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** Role-Playing: ** A good friend of yours has been elected president of the student council. Soon, you notice that he or she is abusing the position by claiming privileges and using it to further his or her social life. How would you deal with this situation? Choose one of these activities to deal with the situation: Write a letter to the principal outlining what they are doing wrong and providing solutions, create a poster persuading others not to support that person (remember to state why), write a letter to the friend outlining what they are doing wrong and providing solutions...or choose a writing activity of you own! Please use your writing draft books for this activity. <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Remember to complete the Writing Process - plan, draft, edit, conference, revise, publish. It may help to use this Persuasive Writing Success Criteria page. Reflection: We had fun writing in role. We created posters and letters to our "pretend" principals/awhina captains. The awhina captain was power hungry and we created situations/problems then we created solutions to these problems. We learnt/refreshed our memory on persuasive writing. We also learnt that if this happens in "real life" we'll know how to deal with it.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Re-read the plot summary or watch the animated movie and answer the following questions:** <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** You Dirty, Rotten: ** you have been hired to do public relations for either Brutus and Cassius, or Antony and Octavius. Create a "negative" ad campaign criticizing their opponents. Create radio ads that advertise their point of view and exaggerate their opponents' flaws. Work with a buddy to write a script in your writing draft books. Remember to complete the Writing Process - plan, draft, edit, conference, revise, publish. You may record your ad or present it to the class. It may help to use this Persuasive Writing Success Criteria page.
 * 1) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What is the situation at the beginning of the play?
 * 2) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What warning is given to Caesar? By whom? How does he react?
 * 3) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What are Brutus' reasons for deciding that it is right to assassinate Caesar?
 * 4) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What warning does Caesar's wife give him? Why?
 * 5) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Who kills Caesar?
 * 6) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What does Caesar's will say?
 * 7) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What do the people of Rome do after they find out about the conspiracy?
 * 8) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">How does Cassius die?
 * 9) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">How does Brutus die?
 * 10) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Who is the new ruler of Rome?

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Read Act 3 Scene 1**and answer these questions in your reading book:
 * 1) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 12px;">What was each of the following characters to do at the capitol: Trebonious, Cimber, Casca, Brutus?
 * 2) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">How do the conspirators react to the assassination?
 * 3) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">How can you prove the dream was fulfilled?
 * 4) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What prophecy is made?
 * 5) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What message does Antony's servant bring?
 * 6) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">What does Antony ask of the conspirators if they plan to kill him? Of what do they assure him?
 * 7) <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 12px;">Summarize Antony’s soliloquy.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** Press Conference: ** Write quality questions to ask Brutus, Antony, and Cassius (after Caesar's death). These questions should focus on the key events in the play, as well as the characters' intentions. Write these questions in your reading book. We will stage a press conference that takes place shortly after Caesar's death.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Play writing:** create success criteria for writing a play to entertain. We will be writing this as a whole class in our writing draft books. <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">In groups of 3-4 re-write the scene where Caesar is murdered using the success criteria to guide you. <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Remember to complete the Writing Process - plan, draft, edit, conference, revise, publish. You may record your play or present it to the class.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** The Triumvirate: ** The triumvirate of Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus was a very important group in Roman history. Write a research paper about the triumvirate, focusing on what they did and the lasting effect they had on Rome. Do this in your writing draft book. <span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Remember to complete the Writing Process - plan, draft, edit, conference, revise, publish.

<span style="color: #830e0e; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** After Caesar: ** The Roman emperors who followed Julius Caesar were as different in abilities and personalities as the main characters in the play. Choose one of Caesar's prominent successors—Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, or another. Research this emperor and then write a comparison between this ruler and Caesar. Please do this in your Inquiry book. You may use graphic organisers to do this.