JCLesson7

Objective: I will learn to identify compound subjects and verbs and to use them in writing by examining compound subjects and verbs as a whole group. I will also learn to use close reading skills to edit text in various ways, requiring myself to identify the most significant features of a conspiracy by working in groups.

Read: Act 2 Scene 1. At the end of each character's line, examine the line and check for any references to sleeping, waking, light and dark. Currently in the play the time is after midnight, we know this because the characters tell us at the end of Act 1.

Watch: Act 2 Scene 1. Act 2The clip begins at the end of Act 1. Fast forward to 6:30, where Act 2 begins.

Discussion: As a group discuss the role of sleeping, waking, and light or dark. Why does the letter say Brutus sleeps, when in fact he is still awake? Is is a metaphor for something? Why does Brutus connect conspiracy with darkness? Why does Cassius want to awaken Brutus?

Assessing: A movie company has asked your group to cut 60 lines from Act 2.1 lines 94-252. You must cut these lines and still maintain a coherent scene. After you cut the lines, you will perform the cut scene as a group for the class.

Discussion: What different approaches did the groups take in cutting lines? (think, pair, share) How did the shortened scene differ from each other? (think, pair, share)

Grammar: Complete lesson 3 in your grammar text on page 43. To practice this subject further take this practice quiz click here.

Writing: Create a paragraph with at least three compound verbs and compound subjects. The paragraph can be fictional or non-fiction.