October 31

AGENDA:

1. Literature Circles


HW: Unit Test Tuesday; Analysis Sunday night - emailed.

October 30

AGENDA:

1. Complete logical fallacies
2. Literary Circles + books
3. Practice - Logical Fallacies


HW: Analysis due Sunday night

October 29

AGENDA:

1. Memorizations
2. Questions on papers? 
3. Logical Fallacy PPT and discuss
4. If time, video on Logical Fallacies


HW: Vocabulary Friday

Logical Fallacies PPT

October 28

AGENDA:

1. Memorizations
2. Critical Reading - Visual queues
3. Monty Python Argument Clinic



 


HW: Analysis due Sunday by 11:59:59 11/2 ; Unit Test

October 27

AGENDA:

1. Memorizations begins
2. Writing Assignment for J.C. questions?
    Prompt for Analysis: Why did William Shakespeare write Julius Caesar? What did he want us to learn about the human condition, about being human? (Window/Mirror)
3. All Literary Circle's selected?


HW: Memorizations / Paper / Unit Test

October 24

AGENDA:

1. Vocabulary Quiz
    Using any 10 vocabulary words addressing this question: In Julius Caesar, the movie, Caesar says that "we keep ourselves small and are not inspired." Do you agree? Why or why not? What does he mean? 

2. Handout Julius Caesar Analysis assignment
3. Write down and turn in what book you want to read for Literary Circle and who is in your group.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!


Memorizations Monday - names will randomly be drawn....

October 23

AGENDA:

1. CAHSEE - Math
2. If time, Lit Circle Handout
3. Turn in at home essay last night

HW: Vocabulary tomorrow

October 22

AGENDA:

1. CAHSEE Practice English


HW: Vocabulary quiz Friday; CAHSEE essay due Thursday - hand written only

October 21

AGENDA:

1. JOURNAL WRITE:
    In what ways do politicians and advertisers use mob mentality and emotions to try and persuade you to do what they want? Which of the tactics that Brutus or/and Antony use in their funeral speech swayed you the most? Did you find yourself agreeing with one, both, or neither of them? Ethos, Pathos, Logos

2. Read and Discuss ACT 3.2-and 3.3 - why is it there.
3. Rest of play......recap
4. Extra Credit - 15 extra points
5. Group examination of "Dogs of War" Speech


HW: Find an example of synaesthesia in Antony's soliloquy 

ANTONY
	O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth,
3.1.255	That I am meek and gentle with these butchers!
	Thou art the ruins of the noblest man
	That ever lived in the tide of times.
	Woe to the hand that shed this costly blood!
	Over thy wounds now do I prophesy—
3.1.260	Which, like dumb mouths, do ope their ruby lips,
	To beg the voice and utterance of my tongue—
	A curse shall light upon the limbs of men;
	Domestic fury and fierce civil strife
	Shall cumber all the parts of Italy;
3.1.265	Blood and destruction shall be so in use
	And dreadful objects so familiar
	That mothers shall but smile when they behold
	Their infants quarter'd with the hands of war;
	All pity choked with custom of fell deeds:
3.1.270	And Caesar's spirit, ranging for revenge,
	With Ate by his side come hot from hell,
	Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice
	Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war;
	That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
3.1.275	With carrion men, groaning for burial.

October 20

AGENDA:

1. Start returning books 
2. Review assassination
3. ACT 3.2 + video
4. Any one want extra credit....... +20 points today


HW: Memorization begins Monday; vocab on Friday; Read 3.3 for class tomorrow

Enter CINNA the poet, and after him the Plebians.	after him (The Plebians aren't chasing him; they just
		happen upon him.)
	CINNA THE POET
	I dreamt to-night that I did feast with Caesar,	to-night last night
	And things unlucky charge my fantasy.	things . . . fantasy forebodings fill my imagination
	I have no will to wander forth of doors,	forth of doors outdoors
	Yet something leads me forth.
	First Plebian
3.3.5	What is your name?
	Second Plebian
	Whither are you going?
	Third Plebian
	Where do you dwell?
	Fourth Plebian
	Are you a married man or a bachelor?
	Second Plebian
	Answer every man directly.	directly straightforwardly; also, at once
	First Plebian
3.3.10	Ay, and briefly.
	Fourth Plebian
	Ay, and wisely.
	Third Plebian
	Ay, and truly, you were best.	you were best you'd better (or else)
	CINNA THE POET
	What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do
	I dwell? Am I a married man or a bachelor? Then,
3.3.15	to answer every man directly and briefly, wisely
	and truly: wisely I say, I am a bachelor.	wisely . . . bachelor (Apparently Cinna is making a
		small joke, the point of which is that it is wise to
	Second Plebian	be a bachelor.)
	That's as much as to say, they are fools that
	marry. You'll bear me a bang for that, I fear.	bear me a bang get a beating from me
	Proceed directly.	directly without equivocation
	CINNA THE POET
3.3.20	Directly, I am going to Caesar's funeral.	Directly right now, and right away (Cinna is joking
		again, by using the word "directly" in different
	First Plebian	senses than the Plebian did.)
	As a friend or an enemy?
	CINNA THE POET
	As a friend.
	Second Plebian
	That matter is answered directly.
	Fourth Plebian
	For your dwelling—briefly.	For your dwelling i.e., answer the question about
		where you dwell
	CINNA THE POET
3.3.25	Briefly, I dwell by the Capitol.
	Third Plebian
	Your name, sir, truly.
	CINNA THE POET
	Truly, my name is Cinna.
	First Plebian
	Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator.
	CINNA THE POET
	I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet.
	Fourth Plebian
3.3.30	Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his
	bad verses.
	CINNA THE POET
	I am not Cinna the conspirator.
	Fourth Plebian
	It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his	pluck . . . heart just rip his name out of his heart
	name out of his heart, and turn him going.	turn him going send him packing
	Third Plebian
3.3.35	Tear him, tear him! Come, brands ho! fire-brands:
	to Brutus', to Cassius'; burn all: some to Decius'
	house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius'.
	Away, go!
	Exeunt all the Plebians [dragging off Cinna the Poet].

October 17

AGENDA:

1. ACT 3.1 - the assassination - Greek Theater!
2. Discussion as we go


HW: Memorization begins 10/27

Although Brutus and Cassius both plot to assassinate Caesar, in what ways do you think their motives differ? Carefully consider your answer in one-two paragraphs. - due Monday

October 16

AGENDA:

1. JOURNAL WRITE:
       Contrast the relationship between Caesar and Calpurnia and that of Brutus and Portia. What do the differences suggest about the character of the two men?

2.  Seven greatest back stabs in history PPT
3.  Literary term review - foil, hamartia, catharsis, denouement, epilogue, prologue, hubris, deux ex machine (pronunciation: Day-oos eks MAH-kee-nah), synesthesia 
4. Roles for tomorrow's assassination...Greek Theater

HW: Read Act 2.3 and 2.4 (see below)

Enter ARTEMIDORUS [reading a paper].   paper (A letter that Artemidorus has written.)          ARTEMIDORUS          "Caesar, beware of Brutus; take heed of Cassius;           come not near Casca; have an eye to Cinna, trust not           Trebonius: mark well Metellus Cimber: Decius Brutus           loves thee not: thou hast wronged Caius Ligarius.     2.3.5      There is but one mind in all these men, and it is           bent against Caesar. If thou beest not immortal,           look about you: security gives way to conspiracy.           The mighty gods defend thee!                                              Thy lover,    2.3.10                                                    ARTEMIDORUS."           Here will I stand till Caesar pass along,           And as a suitor will I give him this.          My heart laments that virtue cannot live           Out of the teeth of emulation.     2.3.15      If thou read this, O Caesar, thou mayst live;           If not, the Fates with traitors do contrive.              Exit

Act 2.4 

Enter PORTIA and LUCIUS
	PORTIA
	I prithee, boy, run to the Senate-house;
	Stay not to answer me, but get thee gone.
	Why dost thou stay?
	LUCIUS
	To know my errand, madam.
	PORTIA
	I would have had thee there, and here again,
2.4.5	Ere I can tell thee what thou shouldst do there.—
	O constancy, be strong upon my side,
	Set a huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue!
	I have a man's mind, but a woman's might.
	How hard it is for women to keep counsel!
2.4.10	Art thou here yet?
	LUCIUS
	Madam, what should I do?
	Run to the Capitol, and nothing else?
	And so return to you, and nothing else?
	PORTIA
	Yes, bring me word, boy, if thy lord look well,
	For he went sickly forth: and take good note
2.4.15	What Caesar doth, what suitors press to him.
	Hark, boy! what noise is that?
	LUCIUS
	I hear none, madam.
	PORTIA
	Prithee, listen well;
	I heard a bustling rumour, like a fray,
	And the wind brings it from the Capitol.
	LUCIUS
2.4.20	Sooth, madam, I hear nothing.
	Enter the Soothsayer.
	PORTIA
	Come hither, fellow; which way hast thou been?
	Soothsayer
	At mine own house, good lady.
	PORTIA
	What is't o'clock?
	Soothsayer
	About the ninth hour, lady.
	PORTIA
	Is Caesar yet gone to the Capitol?
	Soothsayer
2.4.25	Madam, not yet; I go to take my stand,
	To see him pass on to the Capitol.
	PORTIA
	Thou hast some suit to Caesar, hast thou not?
	Soothsayer
	That I have, lady: if it will please Caesar
	To be so good to Caesar as to hear me,
2.4.30	I shall beseech him to befriend himself.
	PORTIA
	Why, know'st thou any harm's intended towards him?
	Soothsayer
	None that I know will be, much that I fear may chance.
	Good morrow to you. Here the street is narrow;
	The throng that follows Caesar at the heels,
2.4.35	Of senators, of praetors, common suitors,
	Will crowd a feeble man almost to death:
	I'll get me to a place more void, and there
	Speak to great Caesar as he comes along.
	Exit [Soothsayer].
	PORTIA
	I must go in. Ay me, how weak a thing
2.4.40	The heart of woman is! O Brutus,
	The heavens speed thee in thine enterprise!
	Sure, the boy heard me: Brutus hath a suit
	That Caesar will not grant. O, I grow faint.
	Run, Lucius, and commend me to my lord;
2.4.45	Say I am merry. Come to me again,
	And bring me word what he doth say to thee.
	Exeunt [severally].

October 15

AGENDA:

PSAT - so homework for the rest of you.....in class - prepare for your memorizations.....

HW: Lit analysis due tonight before you go to bed or 11:59:59pm

October 14

AGENDA:

1. JOURNAL WRITE:
    Shakespeare crafted a work, Julius Caesar, with no clear distinction between heroes and villains? The author’s intent is in making his characters ambiguous. What statement(s) is he trying to make about human beings?

2. Ethos, Pathos, Logos and Purpose
3. Read Act 2.2 and 2.3

HW: Lit analysis due Wednesday by midnight - emailed to me preferably dbyrne@righetti.us; memorizations start next week



 

October 10

AGENDA:

1. Hand back papers
2. Video on revisions - revisions 5 more points? Turn in by Tuesday for up to 5 extra credit points for further revisions on your papers.
3. Vocab quiz


HW: Lit analysis due next week; memorization starts soon.....

October 9

AGENDA:

1. Tragic Hero / Hero/Anti Hero PPT
2. Read Act 2.1

HW: Vocab tomorrow; Lit Analysis next week; Memorization in two weeks

Hero and Anti-Hero PPT
Tragic Hero PPT

October 8

AGENDA:

1. Journal Write: 
      What is Brutus' conflict? (Look carefully at his conversation with Cassius)

2. Iambic Pentameter
3. Watch Act 1.3

HW: 10 extra credit points for top three overall on Race on Quizlet.


1950 Version

 

October 7

AGENDA:

1. Go over Act 1.1.
2. Read Act 1.2

Period 2 - finish Act 1.2 


HW: Vocab on Friday; Lit analysis next week; Memorization in two weeks


Act 1.2

CASSIUS

Will you sup with me to-night, Casca?

CASCA

No, I am promised forth.

CASSIUS

Will you dine with me to-morrow?

CASCA

Ay, if I be alive and your mind hold and your dinner
worth the eating.

CASSIUS

Good: I will expect you.

CASCA

Do so. Farewell, both.
Exit

BRUTUS

What a blunt fellow is this grown to be!
He was quick mettle when he went to school.

CASSIUS

So is he now in execution
Of any bold or noble enterprise,
However he puts on this tardy form.
This rudeness is a sauce to his good wit,
Which gives men stomach to digest his words
With better appetite.

BRUTUS

And so it is. For this time I will leave you:
To-morrow, if you please to speak with me,
I will come home to you; or, if you will,
Come home to me, and I will wait for you.

CASSIUS

I will do so: till then, think of the world.
Exit BRUTUS
Well, Brutus, thou art noble; yet, I see,
Thy honourable metal may be wrought
From that it is disposed: therefore it is meet
That noble minds keep ever with their likes;
For who so firm that cannot be seduced?
Caesar doth bear me hard; but he loves Brutus:
If I were Brutus now and he were Cassius,
He should not humour me. I will this night,
In several hands, in at his windows throw,
As if they came from several citizens,
Writings all tending to the great opinion
That Rome holds of his name; wherein obscurely
Caesar's ambition shall be glanced at:
And after this let Caesar seat him sure;
For we will shake him, or worse days endure.
Exit

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October 6

AGENDA:

1. Finish JC Movie


HW: Vocab Unit #5 Friday; Lit analysis due October 15; Memorization week of the 20th.....

October 3

AGENDA:

1. Vocab quiz
2. Movie on J.C.

HW: Lit Analysis due October 15; Memorization starting Oct 21

October 2

AGENDA:

1. Lit analysis - update
2. Questions on vocabulary
3. Background on Julius Caesar - movie

HW: Vocab quiz tomorrow; speech memorization due in class beginning October 21

Friends, Romans, Countrymen.....

Speech: “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears”

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

(from Julius Caesar, spoken by Marc Antony)

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears;

I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.

The evil that men do lives after them;

The good is oft interred with their bones;

So let it be with Caesar. The noble Brutus

Hath told you Caesar was ambitious:

If it were so, it was a grievous fault,

And grievously hath Caesar answer’d it.

Here, under leave of Brutus and the rest–

For Brutus is an honourable man;

So are they all, all honourable men–

Come I to speak in Caesar’s funeral.

He was my friend, faithful and just to me:

But Brutus says he was ambitious;

And Brutus is an honourable man.

He hath brought many captives home to Rome

Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill:

Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?

When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept:

Ambition should be made of sterner stuff:

Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;

And Brutus is an honourable man.

You all did see that on the Lupercal

I thrice presented him a kingly crown,

Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition?

Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;

And, sure, he is an honourable man.

I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke,

But here I am to speak what I do know.

You all did love him once, not without cause:

What cause withholds you then, to mourn for him?

O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts,

And men have lost their reason. Bear with me;

My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar,

And I must pause till it come back to me.

October 1

AGENDA:

1. Turn in your papers
2. Go to library and pick up your books
3. Go over Unit Test
3. What do we know about Shakespeare
4. Allusions