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This Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Leadership and a Global Stage lesson plan also includes:
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- Julius Caesar | Act 3, Scene 2 | 2017
- Exploring a Rhetorical Speech | Text Detectives | Royal Shakespeare Company
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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is, among other things, the study of a ruler's ambitions. Young scholars watch videos, read articles, and keep a Commonplace Book while studying the play. At the end of Act III, pupils stage the play that reflects modern political and social concerns through the set design and costumes.
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Instructional Ideas
- The lesson is complex; set aside extra prep time to determine how you will approach the many activities
- Before beginning the play, use the provided video series to develop an understanding of the history of the Rome
- Save examples of Commonplace books to use as examples in subsequent years
Classroom Considerations
- Although designed for grades 6-12, the lesson is most appropriate for high schoolers or higher ed
- Requires a projection device for the videos and copies of several texts
- Class members must have access to devices with internet
Pros
- The lesson models for readers why Shakespeare's plays are so timeless and adapted all around the world
Cons
- None