English 10 - Contemplation on Freedom and Tyranny in "Julius Caesar
Explore the concepts of freedom and tyranny through contemplation questions and a debate on whether Brutus should have stabbed Julius Caesar in Act IV of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Engage in participatory budget voting and delve into root word analysis in English 10.
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English 10 February 24th to 28th 1
Contemplation/Question of the Week Pick one of the following questions to respond to: How do freedom and tyranny differ? Freedom: A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude or confinement. freedom is personal, civil, political, and religious. Tyranny: Arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; the exercise of power over subjects and others with a rigor not authorized by law or justice, or not requisite for the purposes of government. Hence tyranny is often synonymous with cruelty and oppression. What is murder? (Julius Caesar) 2
Should Brutus stabbed Julius Caesar? Debate Students will team up with their conversation partner and face off against another group. Invention: Brainstorming Arrangement: Statements of facts presented for your side; a summary of your facts; make an argument support with facts; present the weakness of your argument; and sum up your argument as forcefully and memorably as possible. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA. 3
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Act IV: Scenes 1 and 2 What happened? Act IV: Scene 3 This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC. Continue reading 4
Participatory Budget Voting Our two Basha ballot initiatives are: Hydro Homies- refillable water stations located in downstairs F and C to prevent the misuse of plastic bottles AEDs for each building (5 total) to honor Nathan Carpenter who was saved by an AED on our campus a few years ago. The AEDs also have CPR instructions with them. 5
Students complete the Growing Roots "Growing Roots" worksheet for the following root: The definition for the root "mort" is die or death. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA. One of the words you must define is mortified and the word you will break down in Section 3 of the worksheet. 6
Act IV: Scene III of Julius Caesar Why does Julius Caesar's ghost appear to Brutus and no one else? What is the significance of this scene? This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA. 7
Growing Roots Students complete the "Growing Roots" worksheet for the following root: The definition for the root "log" is word or study of. One of the words you must define is prologue and the word you will break down in Section 3 of the worksheet. 8 This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
Review the roots and words using the roots. Quizlet Live! Join at: www.quizlet.live www.quizlet.live
Contemplation/Question of the Week Pick one of the following questions to respond to: How do freedom and tyranny differ? What is murder? (Julius Caesar) 10
1. My heart go out in sympathy to anyone who are making his first appearance before a audience of human beings. Mistakes in Grammar Practice (Make corrections on the worksheet) 2. An important part of my life have been the people who stood by me. 3. The boys snuck home late that night. Then waited for the consequences. 4. While walking on the sidewalk, Mary found a sparkly girl s bracelet.
1. I knew that nothing short of compulsion would get me to the theater. What do you think compulsion means based on how it is used in the sentence? a. speedy mode of transportation b. state of being force to do something c. restraint; state of being held back d. feeling of unease or anxiety Context Clues Practice
What is the definite arrangement of an argumentative or persuasive essay or writing piece? Arrangement Where is the main idea or claim or thesis statement located?
Mark Twain's First Appearance My heart goes out in sympathy to anyone who is making his first appearance before an audience of human beings. By a direct process of memory I go back forty years, less on month for I'm older than I look. I recall the occasion of my first appearance. San Francisco knew me then only as a reporter, and I was to make my bow to San Francisco as a lecturer. I knew that nothing short of compulsion would get me to the theater. So I found myself by a hard-and-fast contract so that I could not escape. I got to the theater forty-five minutes before the hour set for the lecture. My knees were shaking so that I didn't know whether I could stand up. If there is an awful, horrible malady in the world, it is stage fright and seasickness. They are a pair. I had stage fright then for the first and last time. I was only seasick once, too. It was on a little ship which there were to hundred other passengers. I was sick. I was so sick that there wasn't any left for those other two hundred passengers.
Central Idea Which statement best expresses the central idea of this passage? a. It is very difficult to speak in public for the first time. b. It is very difficult to speak in public, especially on a boat. c. It is embarrassing to be seasick in front of a large group of people. d. It is embarrassing to be late, especially when the occasion is important. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY.
Informational Reading Skill: Analyze supporting details to infer meaning and determine main ideas and author's purpose Why is this important? Informational Text "The real story behind the assassination of Julius Caesar" by Larry Getlen This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
Ticket-out-the-Door Identify one sentence written by Larry Getlen's stating his main idea of his article. Where is the thesis or the author's claim usually stated? Write your response in Part V of "Class Activities and Notes" worksheet. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
Friday, February 28th, 2020 Growing Roots Quiz worth 15 points 10-minutes to review; Quizlet Link to Study https://quizlet.com/_83xfd6?x=1jqt&i=ww459 Once I start handing out the quizzes, cellphones and every other item, except for a pencil, must be stowed away.
Debate Preparation Day 2 (Friday, February 28th, 2020) Complete the section titled "II. Proof" on the worksheet titled "Essay Six Arrangement: Refutation" Proof 1; Proof 2, and Proof 3 are your three reasons to support your claim The three below each "Proof" is evidence that you can use from the play or the article read during Block Day. (2-3 pieces of evidence) Claim Options: Brutus should have stabbed Julius Caesar. - --OR Brutus should have not stabbed Julius Caesar.
