Caesar+webquest


 * __ 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.
 * 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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 * 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. **

= Learning Experiences: =

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** Research Julius Caesar the Emperor. Try these websites: **

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 * Read ** ** [|Act 3 Scene 1] **


 * 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]!


 * Identify what dramatic techniques, conventions, elements are used in the play Julius Caesar. ** Write these (with examples if possible) in your reading book.


 * 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...



** Write a summary ** about why you think William Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar. What was the purpose of it? Who was he writing for? (Audience).


 * Research the ** ** Triumvirate: ** write down the key points.


 * Read ** the plot summary of Julius Caesar from [|sparknotes.com]


 * Explore ** the [|The Roman Empire]

Find out about the different emperors, how the government worked, and understand the family tree.


 * Read [|Act 3 Scene 1] ** and answer these questions in your reading book:


 * 1) 1. What was each of the following characters to do at the capitol: Trebonious, Cimber, Casca, Brutus?
 * 2) 2. How do the conspirators react to the assassination?
 * 3) 3. How can you prove the dream was fulfilled?
 * 4) 4. What prophecy is made?
 * 5) 5. What message does Antony's servant bring?
 * 6) 6. What does Antony ask of the conspirators if they plan to kill him? Of what do they assure him?
 * 7) 7. Summarize Antony’s soliloquy.


 * Write a summary ** of the story in your own words. Write a summary about what you learnt from the Roman Empire website.
 * Watch ** the Julius Caesar animated movie. [|Part 1]  .  [|Part 2]  .  [|Part 3].
 * Who was more power hungry?? ** Create a list of the main characters. List them in order of who was more power hungry.
 * 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?


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


 * 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.

Remember to complete the Writing Process - plan, draft, edit, conference, revise, publish. It may help to use this Persuasive Writing Success Criteria page.


 * Re-read the plot summary or watch the animated movie and answer the following questions: **


 * 1) 1. What is the situation at the beginning of the play?
 * 2) 2. What warning is given to Caesar? By whom? How does he react?
 * 3) 3. What are Brutus' reasons for deciding that it is right to assassinate Caesar?
 * 4) 4. What warning does Caesar's wife give him? Why?
 * 5) 5. Who kills Caesar?
 * 6) 6. What does Caesar's will say?
 * 7) 7. What do the people of Rome do after they find out about the conspiracy?
 * 8) 8. How does Cassius die?
 * 9) 9. How does Brutus die?
 * 10) 10. Who is the new ruler of Rome?
 * 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.