Tuesday, March 22

Objectives: Students will be able to describe how Brutus/Cassius/Antony/Octavius use insults to comment on their enemies’ character.  Students will be able to describe an event in the falling action of Julius Caesar that represents situational irony.

Journal: What do you predict will ultimately happen to each of the following characters: Brutus, Cassius, Antony, Octavius?  In the end of the play, do you think good will triumph over evil?  Which characters do you consider to be the “good guys” in this play?  Explain.

Agenda: 1) Vocabulary Practice Worksheet: Agree or Disagree?

2) Class will read Act 5, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar pp. 201-211.  How do the men insult each other before the beginning of the battle?

3) Independent Reading: Read Act 5, Scene 3 of Julius Caesar pp. 215 – 225.  What misunderstandings lead to Cassius’ death?

Exit Slip: Describe the misunderstanding that leads to Cassius killing himself.  How is this event an example of situational irony?

Homework: Recognizing Anachronisms pg. 853 # 1, 2