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"Friend, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears..." Those words begin one of the most persuasive speeches in literature. Explore the elements of persuasion in a series of lessons related to William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. In addition to the three modes of persuasion, the unit covers aspects of characterization and elements of plot.
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Instructional Ideas
- Watch two different clips of actors performing a key persuasive scene from the play and discuss how the choices the actors make affect the meaning
- Track changes to the characters throughout the play, and the write an analysis at the end of the unit
Classroom Considerations
- Created to align with TEKS standards
Pros
- Allows scholars to choose from two different summative assessments
- Incorporates a variety of creative activities within the daily lessons
Cons
- Mentions a unit test on day 20 and comprehension quizzes on other days but does not include a test or quizzes within the file