Literature for Book Lovers: Julius Caesar
Students will dive in to find meaning in literature while researching the historical significance. We will read "Julius Caesar," by Shakespeare and complete a research essay.
Erica Sirratt
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4.8
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have reading assignments each week with reading comprehension activities.Grading
Students can receive a grade by request.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 10
Throughout this course, learners will embark on a journey of exploration by delving into William Shakespeare's renowned play, "Julius Caesar," to examine its prominent themes, literary elements/devices, and the long-lasting historical implications. Additionally, supplementary texts will be read to enhance comprehension and creative writing tasks will be assigned to enhance the experience. Book enthusiasts can find satisfaction in this rewarding endeavor. Students will use Google Docs to complete their assignments. Students will also receive in-depth feedback on their essays. Week 1: Who was William Shakespeare? Activity - Which William Said It? (Trivia game) Introduce Julius Caesar and discuss background Introduce the activity workbook HOMEWORK: Read Act I and II and complete the activities Week 2: Discuss reading What is stoicism? How did stoicism affect the characters in the play? Activity - Shakespearean text messages HOMEWORK: Read Act III and IV Week 3: Discuss reading What is ethos, logos, and pathos? Activity - Identify ethos, logos, and pathos in advertisements Compare Brutus' speech and Antony's speech Introduce research essay and brainstorm ideas HOMEWORK: Finish reading the play and start research Week 4: Discuss reading Compare play to what happened in real life How to format using MLA How to cite sources HOMEWORK: Work on outlining the essay Week 5: How to write an introduction (attention-getter, background, thesis statement) Work on writing the rough draft of the essay HOMEWORK: Finish the rough draft Week 6: How to revise Work on making revisions to essays
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Stories read in this class contain violence (murder and suicide) and suggestive language.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of "Julius Caesar," by Shakespeare. Free copies can be found online.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I have self-published a few fiction books and I am currently working on another. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. This change has given me knowledge of teaching and writing.
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
3-6 learners per class
