A great actor has the ability to make or break a play. A series of lesson plans related to William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar looks closely at the choices actors make during a production of the play to help provide insight into the thoughts, actions, and feelings of the main characters. Readers move from simple observers to becoming directors.

Concepts

acting, william shakespeare, julius caesar, dramatic plays

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign groups different portions of the play to act out in front of the class
• Print a copy of a scene and have learners mark it up with stage directions

Classroom Considerations

• Focuses on key scenes in the play, not the entire play

Pros

• Includes activities that promote critical thinking and analysis
• Pairs sections of the text with videos of theater workshops

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.7 RL.11-12.7