JCLesson2

Objective: To Gain an overall appreciation for theater. I will understand the significance of certain lines in the play __Julius Caesar__.

Reading: There are many significant sentences in the play, __Julius Caesar.__ Today you will explore the meaning of these lines with a partner by preparing a skit. You will be provided with an index card with a line from the play on the card. Now pair up with one other person, and examine each others' lines.

1.) Determine the meaning of each line. 2.) Determine the action that an actor/actress would use to convey the meaning on these lines. 3.) Devise a skit in which these two lines are the only lines spoken. 4.) Incorporate hands movements, eye gestures, and bodily gestures that explain the meaning of the line. 5.) Practice your skit with your partner. 6.) Find another pair and perform the skit for them. 7.) Give the other pair advice on how they can add certain gestures to dictate the proper meaning of the lines. 8.) Perform each skit for the whole class. 9.) Provide a thunderous round of applause for the actors/actresses, just like the Globe Theater.

Comprehension: Open the Power Point to view the comprehension questions from the skit lesson.

Mastery: Complete the handout on the characters you will encounter in the play.

Grammar: Lesson 8 Conjunctions. Watch the video about conjunctions. Complete lesson 8 in your text. Now display your mastery skills by filling up hot air balloons.

Writing: Create an introductory paragraph to the novel __Julius Caesar__.
 * Capture the reader's attention, confidence and interest.
 * Establish focus.
 * Establish authority.
 * Provide context.
 * Indicate purpose.
 * Indicate direction.

You be graded on a six point scale. A point for each of the previous bullets.