Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, four close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the function of a given excerpt Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare two characters (Artemidorus and Calpurnia) Compare and contrast two characters (Caesar and Calpurnia) Articulate the qualities that distinguish Artemidorus from most other characters in the play Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, symbolism, and dramatic irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering each Act of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Answer keys are included. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The motivation of a crowd Marullus’s perception of Caesar A coinciding event Flavius’s perception of Caesar Cassius’s fear The actions of a Soothsayer Cassius’s efforts to diminish Caesar Caesar’s medical condition Cassius’s plan to manipulate Brutus Casca’s fear Cinna’s role in a conspiracy The role of Lucius How Brutus rationalizes murdering Caesar How Brutus feels about his men taking an oath Individuals not permitted into the group The nature of Antony’s relationship with Caesar Portia’s concern for her husband How Brutus’s secrecy affects Portia Ligarius’s loyalty Calpurnia’s nightmares Ominous occurrences that foreshadow tragic events Decius’s influence on Caesar The purpose of Artemidorus’s letter Information from the Soothsayer Portia’s grievances Caesar’s decision involving Artemidorus’s letter Why Cassius fears the conspiracy has fallen apart before Caesar speaks Cassius’s extreme reaction to his fear Brutus’s motivation for kissing Caesar’s hand Caesar’s self image Brutus’s motivation for having Antony brought to him Antony’s apology to Caesar’s corpse Antony’s ominous prediction for the region The basis on which Brutus asks the public to trust him How Antony manipulates the public into distrusting Brutus The reading of Caesar’s will The nature of Antony’s conversation with Octavius and Lepidus What Antony intends to do with Caesar’s will Antony’s intentions for Lepidus The changing nature of Brutus and Cassius’s relationship Brutus’s observations about Cassius’s behavior Information provided to Brutus by Lucilius Why Brutus punished Lucius Brutus’s accusations against Cassius Cassius’s self-image Cassius’s emotionally charged offer to Brutus An unexpected visitor to the tent A supernatural encounter Antony’s assumption about Brutus and Cassius’s motives Conflict between Antony and Octavius Brutus and Cassius’s denigrating assessment of Antony Cassius’s opinion on superstitions Messala’s role in the battle The death of Cassius’s flag-bearer Titinius’s scrutiny of Brutus’s battlefield decision-making The cause of Cassius’s death Lucilius’s persona Antony’s motives with regard to his treatment of Lucilius The cause of Brutus’s death

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given excerpts Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast the speeches of Brutus and Antony with emphasis on content, language, rhetorical skills, and audience engagement Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, hubris, alliteration, personification, foreshadowing, and irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given excerpts Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters (Antony and Brutus) Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, personification, foreshadowing, dramatic irony, and situational irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 5 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, five close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and symbolism Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters (Cassius and Casca) Apply knowledge of literary devices including hyperbaton, metaphor, pun, simile, and situational irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works