Starter Activity

• Is power given or demanded? Explain.

• 10 sentences• 5 minutes

INTRODUCTION TO

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S

JULIUS CAESAR

Ms. Martin, M.ED

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION • Each group must create a PowerPoint based on the topic

they are assigned.• The PowerPoint must be visually appealing (pictures)• NO LONG PARAGRAPHS (BULLETS) Points will be deducted

for paragraphs. • The presenter must teach the class about the topic.• Every word on the slide you must be able to pronounce and

define (explain what it is). • Each presentation can be no longer than 15 minutes,

therefore no more than 10 slides. • All parts must be compiled onto one PowerPoint prior to

coming to class to present.• One print out must be brought to class in the beginning of

class on the day of the presentation.

Group 1 GET TO KNOW SHAKESPEARE

1. Date of birth 2. Where did he grow up?3. His childhood4. What does he do for a living?5. What is the Renaissance and how does it relate to Shakespeare?6. Who is Queen Elizabeth the First? 7. Why was she called the Queen of the Arts? How does that relate to

Shakespeare?8. Who are the Lord Chamberlin’s Men and the King James Men? 9. What is the Globe Theater? What is it used for? How does it relate to

William Shakespeare? How did Class play a role in where you sat in the Globe Theater?

10. Why is Julius Caesar one of his most popular plays? 11. What was going on in England when Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar?12. What were the similarities between William Shakespeare’s England

(1599) and Julius Caesar’s Rome? (Focus on similarities between Queen Elizabeth’s Life and Julius Caesar’s life)

Group 2ROME: THE GOVERNMENT

1. What is a monarchy? 2. How does it relate to Rome during Julius Caesar’s time?3. What is a republic? 4. How does it relate to Rome during Julius Caesar’s time?5. What is a dictatorship? 6. How does it relate to Rome during Julius Caesar’s time?7. What is a triumvirate? 8. How does it relate to Rome during Julius Caesar’s time?9. What is a senate? 10. How does it relate to Rome during Julius Caesar’s time?11. Research the political make-up of the Roman Empire during Caesar’s time. Who had the

power? How were they chosen? Did the common people have any rights? 12. What happened to the first and second triumvirates? 13. What is the monetary, banking system of this time period? What was used instead of

money?14. Research attitudes toward suicide held by the following cultures: ancient Roman, England,

and modern American. Compare and contrast these attitudes.15. Who was Brutus? What was his position in government? Who was his father? 16. Who was Marc Antony? What was his position in government? 17. Compare Rome of Caesar’s time to the Rome of Today? Look for Similarities and

differences

Group 3ROME: CLASS

1. Who made up the upper class in Rome? Explain their role (Senatorial Class and Equestrian, Patricians)

2. Who made up the Lower Class in Rome? Explain their role (Common, Latin's, Foreigners, Freed people, Slaves)

3. Where do women fit in to classes? 4. How much power did they have? What rights did they lack? What was family life

like? What was the routine?5. Where did Roman army fall in to class? Did Senator and other wealthy people

fight in the military?6. What was the life of a soldier like? What weapons were used?7. What were the dress of upper and lower class of people? 8. Where did the rich live in comparison to the poor?9. What jobs were people in different classes responsible for?10. What was being taught at this time? How were the schools set up? Who was

educated? What religions were important? What were the beliefs, traditions and practices of the time?

11. What did the people of this time period do for entertainment? How about the children? What did they do in their spare time? Did it differ according to class? What did these people consume everyday? How about during holidays? Did the wealthy have a different diet than the common folk?

Group 4JULIUS CAESAR (THE YOUNG YEARS)

1. When was he born?2. Parents3. Upbringing4. What class was he? (wealthy or poor)5. What did he decided to do with his life? Explain (military history) 6. Who is Sulla and how did he impact Caesars life?7. How many times was Caesar married? Names of his wives. Why did the

separate? 8. How many children did he have?9. How did he become emperor of Rome?10. What are Caesar's physical limitations11. What are Caesar's strengths as a leader?12. Caesar's weaknesses as a leader?13. What is the Festival of Lupercal? What is its importance? 14. How was Caesar a tyrant like Hitler? Explain 15. How is Caesar a pacifist like Obama? Explain

Group 5:THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LEADERS

1. Who is Pompey? (prior to Caesar) 2. What was he known for?3. What is his marital status? 4. What type of rule did he have? (Monarchy, Republic or Dictatorship)5. Who is Sulla? 6. What was he known for?7. What is his marital status? 8. What type of rule did he have? (Monarchy, Republic or Dictatorship)9. How do both men connect to Julius Caesar? 10. How does each man assist Caesar in coming to power? 11. Who is Cassius? What was Caesar’s and Cassius relationship?12. Why did Cassius not like Caesar?

POWERPOINT DUE:APRIL 28( PERIOD 3,5)APRIL 29(PERIODS 6,8)

• EVERY MEMBER MUST PRESENT THEIR PORTION OF THE PROJECT

• A PRINTOUT IS DUE IN THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE DAY THE PROJECT IS DUE

SOOTHSAYER • a person who predicts the future by magical,

intuitive.• The truth is not always soothing, but our verb soothe is related to soothsayer, the word for one who tells the truth, especially beforehand.

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