Sunday, November 4, 2012

Quarter 2, Week 5

Monday, November 5                           
Classwork

  1. Do Now: Quiz #12 phobia, phon, photo, plu/plur/plus, pneuma, pneumon, pop, port
  2. Then: Hand-back graded work, sign-up for project option
  3. After: Discuss argumentative essay supporting Caesar or Brutus
  4. Next: Discuss Act IV of Julius Caesar
  5. Check for Understanding: Journal reflecting on the plight of Brutus
Homework
  • Finish reading the play 
  • Begin working on project
  • Independent Reading due by Friday @ 2:15
  • Update: The episode of Rome will be shown this Thursday!  If you did not get parental permission, please do so by Thursday!
Thursday, November 8                              
Classwork
  1. Do Now: How does Shakespeare's writing affect how you feel about different characters: Cassius, Brutus, Caesar, Cinna, Mark Antony?
  2. Then: Viewing Act III through the lens of HBO's series Rome
  3. After: complete the activity
  4. Next: discuss the argumentative essay (must include evidence from the play for support)
  5. Check for Understanding: Journal entry reflecting on Shakespeare's writing of the four characters mentioned versus the Rome interpretation.
Homework