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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Death of Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life of Julius Caesar up until his assassination at the hands of his 'friend' Brutus and a group of Senators.
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Silent Caesar Scenes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will create "silent scenes" of Caesar rejecting and then accepting the crown, in order to better understand the story and its significance. Students will use the Folger edition of Julius Caesar which is provided via a link....
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Other

Livius: Caesar's Calendar Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection from Plutarch that highlights Caesar's desire to reform the calendar and how he came about with the changes he enforced.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Teacher's Guide to William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed study questions, suggestions for before and after reading, and a resource bibliography.
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Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Analysis by Act and Scene

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Breaks down the plot of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar into the introduction, rising action, the climax, the resolution, and the conclusion. Also describes how time and place are managed by Shakespeare.RL.9-10.5 text structure effects
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of each scene in Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act I

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the background of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and a summary of each of the three scenes in Act 1.
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Yale University

Yale National Initiative:take a Stab at It: Exploring Character in Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum unit guides learners in a deep investigation of the characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and in developing an appreciation of Shakespeare's talent for language and his insightful understanding of human...
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Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Adjectives to Describe the Characters in Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists of descriptors for Julius Caesar, Brutus, Portia, Cassius, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each adjective is accompanied by references to quotes or examples in the play.
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Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Act Ii, Scene Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Act II Scene ii of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is presented accompanied by questions for students. Includes explanatory notes and some background information.
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Character List

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of major and minor characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, with links to more in-depth analyses of Brutus, Caesar, and Antony, as well as a short quiz.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "By Grace of Julius Caesar" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "By Grace of Julius Caesar" by Lucy M. Montgomery, a Canadian author best known for her Anne of Green Gables books.
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Other

Hudson Shakespeare Company: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of the characters and themes in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. The author discusses the changes that Shakespeare made to historical events in order to compress them into the play and the literary devices he used to heighten...
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act V

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of each scene in Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
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Other

York County School of Technology: Julius Caesar Act Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of questions for students to analyze Act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Students will recall information and events, interpret characters and their interactions, and extend their understanding of the play.
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Other

Travis Unified School District: Figurative Language Terms in Julius Caesar [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A one-page chart listing figurative language terms used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, along with definitions and examples.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of each scene in Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
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Other

Julius Caesar: Literary Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of how literary devices are used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Looks at irony, motifs, themes, symbols, and how language is used.
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Other

Emc Corporation: Emc Paradigm: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how theater was performed during Shakespeare's life, his use of blank verse, the historical background of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and gives suggestions for how to read Shakespeare. Includes biography of Shakespeare,...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Julius Caesar.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Julius Caesar from Ancient Rome on this site. Study the first Christain Roman emperor.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Press: Caesar: A Life in Western Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed and lengthy excerpt from the book " Caesar A Life in Western Culture" by Maria Wyke. This book celebrates his fame as it relates to the arts.
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Other

Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity unit, young scholars investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and...
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Close Reading the Conspiracy in Julius Caesar, Act 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan, students create a prompt book of Act 2, Scene 1. Each group of students will focus on a specific emphasis as they edit the scene.

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