1. Bellringer
Reflecting on the characters we have met as we have read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, identify one static character and one dynamic character. Make sure you use evidence from the text to support your claim.

2. Bellringer—1st Period REMEMBER: Singular subjects take singular verbs,
CHOOSE THE CORREVT VERB IN PARENTHESE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE BELOW.
Everybody (was-were) asked to be quiet.
The value of cars and motorcycles (has-have) increased.
Either the pitcher or the base runners (was-were) caught napping.
One of my friends (believe-believes) in E.S.P.
Either Luis or Horace (pay-pays) the bills in our house.
Neither of us (is-are) going to work.
Measles (is-are) a disease most children experience.
REMEMBER: Singular subjects take singular verbs,
and singular verbs end in –s.

3. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 4 Scene 3

4. Objectives I can analyze how an author uses plot to develop character.
I can differentiate between static and dynamic characters.

5. Let’s Discuss Your Answers from Yesterday
What do we learn about Antony in Act 4 scene 1?
Reflecting on his speech to the Plebians and comparing its content to the things we hear in Act 4 scene 1, how does Antony feel about the Plebians?
Is Antony an “honorable man”?
What does Lucilius tell Brutus about Cassius’ attitude?
What does Cassius say to Brutus when he arrives at Brutus’ tent?
How does Brutus react to Cassius’ charge against him?

6. ACTORS
Cassius
&
Brutus

7. As we read… Today we are going to see two strong men bicker.
As they fuss back and forth, your job is to “keep score.”
Use a sheet of paper to make a chart with two columns, one for Brutus and one for Cassius.
As you listen and follow along, take note of any points that you think are positives or negatives for the character’s case.
BRUTUS
CASSIUS +1 -1

8. Let’s Discuss BRUTUS CASSIUS Weakest Point Strongest Point

9. Let’s Revisit our Bellringer…
Reflecting on the characters we have met as we have read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, identify one static character and one dynamic character. Make sure you use evidence from the text to support your claim.
Has your response changed or stayed the same? Why?

10. Review Questions
Add your answers to the following questions to your answers from yesterday’s review questions. This will serve as a study guide for your assessment over Act 4. THIS IS A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO STAY ON TOP OF YOUR CLASSWORK!
What is the setting for Act IV, Scene iii?
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of doing?
What causes Brutus to say that he would “rather be a dog, and bay the moon, than such a Roman”?
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of saying about himself?
What does Cassius say to correct him? Quote Cassius and give the line.
What does Brutus accuse Cassius of denying him? What was Brutus’s need?
What response does Cassius give? Quote the line and cite it.
What does Cassius believe that a friend should do?
So upset with Brutus, Cassius calls for the revenge of Antony and Octavius on himself. What other death wish does he offer?
What is Brutus’s response to Cassius’s death wish? Quote the line and cite it.