Julius+Caesar

Reading for Literature Key Ideas and Details #3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
 * Content Statement**

How do characters changes over time
 * Clear Learning Targets**

Show connection between conflict in play and current world issues Famous backstabbers Judas, Brett Favre, LeBron James. Time travel concept. ex. Brutus talks to LeBron How does situation relate to Julius? Pair students to role play. Describe character of Brutus in order to role play. Content standard-demonstrate critical thinking Identify characters How do characters changes over time--STUDENT LEARNING TARGET Similar movie themes (Mean Girls) use clips Content standard-understand characterization within plot of text Use current event articles as prompts
 * Student Performance / Product**
 * Brainstorming Ideas**

To compare and contrast characters from the play with historical figures to demonstrate understanding Analyze how complex characters develop Key ideas and details. How characters develop over course of play. Reading standards #3. Methods? Link to Shmoop Link to **Backstabbers** Learning targets, **I can** statements