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The Violent Rhetoric Of Julius Caesar (Flex Schedule Edition)
Paul H. The Shakespearean Student
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(51)
Using self-paced online activities, and a helpful handout, your child(ren) will analyze the rhetoric and persuasive power in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The course will also cover the history and culture of ancient Rome.
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The class is divided into 4 parts that students can complete at their own pace over a week-long period Each lesson will have: - An essential Question - Lesson Objectives - Background and context - Biographical Slides - An online activity - An Independent Project - An Online Test -Class I: Background on Caesar and Roman Culture The purpose of this class is to provide historical and political context to explain why Julius Caesar was assassination, and how his death inadvertently created the...
4 units//23 lessons//1 Week
Unit 1Background on Caesar and Roman CultureBackground on Caesar and Roman Culture5 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Setting the Scene- Caesar's TriumphSet up the history, everyday life and military culture during the reign of Julius CaesarLesson 2The PlayersIntroducing the major characters of "Julius Caesar"- Brutus, Cassius, Marc Antony, and of course, CaesarLesson 3Go DeeperLearn about the real Caesar and contrast this with how Shakespeare portrays him in the play.Lesson 4Words, Words, WordsVocabulary lessonLesson 5A Taste of Your QualityYou'll get to make your own fake headline covering Caesar's conquests and triumphs. Remember, point of view is everything!Unit 2Cassius Manipulates BrutusCassius Manipulates Brutus6 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 6Setting the Scene- The PlotWe'll watch the scene where Cassius manipulates Brutus into betraying Caesar. Pay attention to how Cassius plays with Brutus' emotions.Lesson 7The PlayersWe'll delve deeper into Brutus and Cassius' motivationsLesson 8Go DeeperWe'll learn about Brutus' journey through the play and discuss his role in the story.Lesson 9Words, Words, WordsStudy the terms for the building blocks of persuasive speech.Lesson 10A Taste Of Your QualityWe'll examine a painting of Brutus' ancestor Lucius and learn why Brutus values Rome more than even family.Lesson 11Show Us Your MettleWe'll quiz you on the ways Cassius manipulates BrutusUnit 3Antony and Brutus’ Dueling SpeechesAntony and Brutus’ Dueling Speeches6 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 12Setting the Scene- Caesar's FuneralWe'll see how Antony used Caesar's Funeral to convince the Roman crowd to roit against Caesar's murderers.Lesson 13The PlayersWe'll watch and discuss interviews with professional actors who bring these famous characters to life!Lesson 14Go DeeperYou'll learn the tactics Antony uses in the famous "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" speech to whip the crowd into a frenzy!Lesson 15Words, Words, WordsLearn the terms used by professional speech writers from Rome, Shakespeare's Day, and beyond!Lesson 16A Taste Of Your QualityYou'll learn about the famous "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" speech line by line, and fill out a handout to demonstrate your knowledge of persuasive speech.Lesson 17Show Us Your MettleWe'll quiz you on the art of persuasive speech.Unit 4After CaesarAfter Caesar6 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 18Setting the SceneWe will show you the link between American History and "Julius Caesar"Lesson 19The PlayersSome of the greatest speeches in American History have been inspired by "Julius Caesar." We will study the speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Patrick Henry. We will also discuss the links between Caesar and the American Civil War.Lesson 20Go DeeperWe'll examine the recent controversy about whether or not "Julius Caesar" promotes violenceLesson 21Words, Words, WordsYou'll quiz yourself on the vocabulary Lincoln uses in his famous "Gettysburg Address"Lesson 22A Taste Of Your QualityUse AI to create your own image for Julius Caesar based on how you see him- is he a hero, or a tyrant?Lesson 23Show Us Your MettleWe'll quiz you on the Plot and characters of Julius Caesar
To provide historical and political context to explain why Julius Caesar was assassinated, and how his death inadvertently created the Roman Empire. To explain the Rhetorical Triangle, the building blocks of persuasive speech. To go through the story of Julius Caesar focusing on the effect of the speeches. To study the famous “Friends, Romans Countrymen” speech. To contrast this speech with some more recent political speeches and get the student(s) to apply criticall thinking skills to political speeches.
A four page handout will be provided for this class.
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Since Caesar's death is an important part of the play, we will refer to it, as well as the riots and subsequent battles that occured afterwards. This class will take a firm stance against any kind of violence and will argue that political assassination is never justified, and argues that Shakespeare's message is fundamentally nonviolent, though it uses violence to show it.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(51)
I specialize in Shakespeare and Astronomy, having worked in theater for over 10 years, and for two years as a professional astronomy assistant. I teach courses in Shakespeare Appreciation and Shakespearean acting, as well as basic astronomy for...
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