Shakespeare Sleuths (Don't Read Shakespeare Alone): Julius Caesar
Maura Atwood
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
In this nine week course, we will read and discuss Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, focusing on understanding and appreciating the text.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this class, we will study Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar. We will study the play scene by scene: students will be expected to complete readings of the scenes being discussed in class on their own time, but we will also read through each scene in class and learn how to "decode" the archaic language. By the end of the class, students should be able to understand Shakespeare with relative ease. At the end of the course, students will be given a quiz and asked to write a 1,000 word essay...
Students will gain a clearer understanding of the language of Shakespeare: they will be able to look for "clues" in the text that allow them to understand the meaning of lines even when they don't understand all of the words. They will also study Julius Caesar as a work of fiction, and be able to identify its themes and note the artistry that went into its poetic structuring.
Homework Offered
Students will be assigned approximately 10-15 pages of reading from the play each week. Since Shakespeare uses a lot of archaic language, it may take a longer amount of time to read those pages. Readings will be completed outside of class individually, and one 1,000 word essay will be due at the end of the class, to be completed individually as well.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive a letter grade based on their participation, their quiz score, and their final essay.Grades Offered
Students will need a copy of the play. It can be found online through numerous sources, although I recommend having a hard copy.
The play involves killing, suicide, and talk of violence and death. There are also references to a husband and wife sleeping together, and harlots are mentioned.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
Hello! My name is Maura, and I'm an actor, musician, poet, and teacher. I have been teaching and tutoring for fifteen years. I'm always excited to share what I've learned with my students! I graduated summa cum laude from Carthage College with...
Group Class
$95
for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
5-12 learners per class
