Julius Caesar Lesson Plan

A Brief Introduction to the Roman Republic

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will be able to develop a better acquaintance with the play's historical context

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.11-12.4

Structure:

Begin by having students read a text(s) which briefly introduces and summarizes key facts about the Roman Republic, including its history, social structure, and demise under and after Caesar. Some free digital options for texts that do not require subscription include the brief entry on "The Roman Republic" published by the Metroplitan Museum of Art, which can be found at ...