Parent Guide > The Life of Julius Caesar

by David White 2014

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 "The Life of Julius Caesar" by David White.

The is article summarizes the biography of the Roman general Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE), including: his early life, his rise to power, his contribution to the Roman Empire, and his assassination by a group of his fellow politicians on the ides of March (March 15th), 44 B.C.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Revenge & Betrayal as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"What drives a person to betray?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "The Life of Julius Caesar" about?
    • What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
  • Watch Julius Caesar by Shmoop at home with your child.