Background on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

The Researching and Note Taking

1.)  First, you will be assigned a role to research.  

2.)  Once you have a role, you will begin researching.  

3.)  Use the links associated with your role, to find websites with information about your topic.  The links are below.

4.)  Using the websites, you will take DETAILED notes using digital notetaking.  This involves opening a blank Word document and copy and pasting your information into the document for use later.  

5) Go to the bottom of the page to find the template to use for your slide show!

Click on the links to find websites that will help you gather information. 

Shakespearean Biographer Expert:   You and your partner will gather information about the life of William Shakespeare, the time period in which he lived, his career and theatre companies. period 1: Tyler  and Kira; period 5: Jordyn and Shelby; period 6: Jamilyn & Alycia

                                         Shakespeare Biography 

Gaius Julius Caesar Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about Caesar, himself.  This includes information about his life, the historical significance of Caesar in Shakespeare's play, as well as his victories and his defeats. period 1: Adriana and Myranda; period 5: Gabrielle and Josheph

Roman weapons and armor

Roman Military Strategy Expert:  You and your partner will research the strategies used in battle by legions in ancient Rome. period 1: Andrew and Nick; period 5: Nichole and Mariah; period 6: Joey & Omar

                                                            The Roman legion

English Renaissance Weapons and Armor Expert:  You and your partner will research the kinds of weapons and style of armor worn by both common soldiers and officers in the English army and navy as well as courtiers and knights. period 1: Seth and Jerod; period 5: Daniel and Aaron; period 6: Vinny & Tristen

Renaissance weapons and armor

English Renaissance Fashion Expert:  You and your partner will research the kinds types of clothing worn by both women and men in the upper, merchant, and peasant classes in Renaissance England. These are the types of costumes that would have been worn on stage during a performance of Julius Caesar during Shakespeare's time. Period 1: Alona and Erica; period 5: Ben and Izak; period 6: Teresa & Taylor

Roman fashion

Marcus Antonius Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about Marc Antony.  This includes information about his life, the historical significance of Antony in Shakespeare's play, as well as his victories and his defeats. period 1: Selena and Samantha

Elizabeth I Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about the great Tudor queen, Elizabeth I, who was monarch of England for most of Shakespeare's lifetime.  This includes information about her life, her great accomplishments, as well as her victories and her defeats. period 1: Marissa W. and Raya; period 5: Xavier and Dameon; period 6: Breeanna & Jenzen

Roman architecture

The Black Plague

Black Death History

Fencing/Stage Sword Fighting Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about the art fencing and how a sword fight in a Shakespearean play like The Tragedy of Julius Caesar might be choreographed. period 1: Elstein, Sean, and Dymyon; period 5: Frank and Jaime; period 6: Angelo & Zack H.

                                                                          Foil fencing basics

Renaissance Music Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about music in Shakespeare's day, including madrigals, dance music, popular songs, music performed during plays, etc. pperiod 1: Rachel, Frankie, and Alyssa; period 6: Zachary A. & Rafael

Roman Religion Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about religious practices in ancient Rome. Who were some of the gods worhsipped? To whom were sacrifices made, where and when? Period 1: Kristen and Karlyn; period 6: Damian

Roman Transportation Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about different methods of transportation used by upper and lower classes in ancient Rome. period 5: Patsy and Dusty

Elizabethan Theatre Expert:  You and your partner will gather information about a typical English Renaissance theatre such as The Globe or The Swan. This would include the layout of the theatre itself and common practices in Elizabethan drama (for example, who played the women's parts). period 1: Kelsey and Arlene; period 5: Hope and Sarah 

The Globe 

 Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

When you use information that isn't directly out of your brain for a presentation, you MUST cite where you got it.  This is called a BIBLIOGRAPHY.  This is the same process you use when you cite information you get from books for a report.  Here is the format you will use to cite the websites you use to gather information for your PowerPoint presentation.  You must cite EVERY website you use!!  This is a MAJOR part of your grade, so make sure it is complete!

Here is how you should write each citation:  

Works Cited 

Last Name, First Name Middle initial of Author of Web Page (if available). "Article or Web Page Title." URL of Web Page. Publisher or Sponsor of Website, Day Mon. year electronically published/updated. Web. Day Mon.. year accessed. 

The Presentation

Use your electonic notes to create a PowerPoint that you and your partner will present to the class. Here are some links you can use to help you with your PowerPoint.

Many people are nervous about making oral presentations. Here are some links to sites that could help you prepare for your presentation to the class.

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