Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Excerpt from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Act I, Scene II" by William Shakespeare.
In “Excerpt from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Act I, Scene II,” Cassius discusses Julius Caesar’s shortcomings with Brutus, hoping to convince him that Caesar is a poor leader.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does power corrupt?" and "What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this piece of drama at home:
- What was "Excerpt from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Act I, Scene II" About
- What did you learn about? About Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: