Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. In-Class Essay (due at the end of class).
- Choose one of the following topics:
A. Describe the character flaws exhibited by Julius Caesar in the first two acts that facilitate/foreshadow his impending assassination
OR
B. Shakespeare uses omens, dreams, and premonitions in Julius Caesar. Using examples from the text, explain how this motif functions in the play.
2. Criteria:
- 4-5 paragraphs (7-12 sentences per paragraph)
- complete thesis statement
- 3 quotations PROPERLY integrated and cited (ex. II, ii, 24-25)
- double-spaced

English 11
Macbeth
1. Introduction
- Ethical Dilemmas
- Ambition: Good or Bad?
*Please return The Crucible ASAP.*

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Act II sc ii-iv Quiz
- mark, record
2. Watch film adaptation of Act II.
*You should read scene i of Act III at No Fear Shakespeare for the modern-English version in preparation of tomorrow's reading.*

English 11
The Crucible
1. Finish film adaptation.
2. Essays handed back.
3. Return missing books if you haven't already done so ASAP!
*Tomorrow: hubris, vaulting ambition, tragic heroes, and curses!*

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Review Act II sc ii questions.
2. Read Act II sc iii & iv; answer questions.
3. Act II quiz on Monday (all scenes). Quiz re-writes Monday.
4. Finish rising action (see below) for plot diagram.

English 11
The Crucible
1. Film adaptation.
2. Hand in plays.

Days until midterm mark cut-off (marks sent home): 3

Have a great weekend!

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Act II sc i quiz (closed book).
2. Read Act II sc ii.
3. Answer questions (due tomorrow).
4. Work on "Exposition" part of plot-diagram.

English 11
The Crucible
1. Final test/in-class essay.
2. Return plays.

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Hand in paragraphs (p. 33, Activity #1).
2. Read Act II, sc i.
3. Act II, sc i questions.
4. Complete plot diagram (exposition, rising action).

*Tomorrow: Act II sc i quiz - CLOSED BOOK!!!*

English 11
The Crucible
1. Act IV quiz.
- mark, record
2. Review/Essay Outline (2 motifs, 2 themes, min. 2 quotations properly integrated, cited, and explained).
3. Tomorrow: Test/In-Class Essay.
- If you are absent unexcused tomorrow you will not get a chance to re-write at a later date.
**Tomorrow: Bring your outline and return your book!**

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Finish Act I (film version).
2. Act I Quiz (mark, record).
3. Act I Activity (p. 33, #1).
- 5-7 good sentences
*grammar/spelling *topic/concluding sentences/structure *personal experience *double-space*
Due: Wednesday (tomorrow)

English 11
The Crucible
1. Finish Act IV.
2. Finish Questions
2b. Act II sc ii? (discussion)
3. Tomorrow: Act IV quiz, review/outlines
4. Thursday: Test/In-Class Essay. (If you are absent unexcused on Thursday you will not get a chance to write at a later date.)
5. Friday/Monday: Film adaptation of The Crucible.

Days until Midterm (marks sent home): 5

Comm 12
Julius Caesar
1. Read Act I, sc iii
- answer Study Guide Questions
2. Film Adaptation of Act I
3. Tomorrow: Act I, sc iii Considerations (p.33)
- Question 1 (Pathetic Fallacy)
- Should be 5-7 good sentences (grammar, structure, personal experience, double-spaced)... due Wednesday.
*Tomorrow Act I Quiz - questions will be from your study guides*

Check out No Fear Shakespeare for the modern English version!

English 11
The Crucible
1. Act III Quiz
- mark, record
2. Read Act IV p. 121 - 131
3. Complete Study Guide Questions #1 - 6