1. Bellringer
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.

2. Extra Credit Sweeney Todd!
Show Mrs. Thomas your gray card if you have one from Marco’s last night!
Sweeney Todd!
Get five points for going to the play and bringing Mrs. Thomas a program signed by an usher, cast member, director, or faculty member who is there.

3. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act IV Scene iii—Part 2

4. Objectives I can identify events that develop the plot of a text.
I can analyze how an author uses plot to develop character.
I can differentiate between static and dynamic characters.

6. GROUP ROLES Leader—in charge of keeping everyone on task
Writer—in charge of recording the group’s work
Communicator—in charge of letting Mrs. Thomas know if your group has a question, communicating that question, and reiterating the answer to the question to the group
Time Keeper—in charge of making sure you complete the task in the allotted time
Materials Manager—in charge of making sure your group has its needed materials (books, papers, writing utensils, paper, etc.) as well as being in charge of actually turning in the final assignment for the group
Actors—in charge of reading assigned parts; everyone will have at least one part; some people will have more than one part

7. WHAT ARE WE READING?
Today you will work in groups to complete your reading of Act 4.
Divide the question slips up BEFORE you read so everyone has a goal and can read with that goal in mind.
Make sure you take responsibility for your part of the lesson.
Follow the directions in your packet and let Mrs. Thomas know if you have questions.

8. Questions Critical Thinking Questions
Who interrupts the heated conversation of Brutus and Cassius? Which dramatic device does this exemplify?
After Cassius and Brutus calm down, what sad news does Brutus tell?
How did Portia die? Why?
What report does Brutus receive about Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus?
What sad news does Messala tell Brutus?
Compare and contrast the two battle plans of Brutus and Cassius. What persuasive arguments do they each use?
Which military plan did Brutus and Cassius agree upon?
After Cassius leaves the tent, with whom does Brutus have a conversation?
What two items does Brutus request of Lucius?
When everyone else is asleep, who does Brutus see?
What does the ghost tell Brutus?
How does Act IV end?
Critical Thinking Questions
How does Caesar’s ghost identify himself? What does the reference suggest about why he appears to Brutus?
What reason does the ghost give for his presence? How does this reason develop Antony’s prophesy in Act 3.1?