Sophys: Julius Caesar Memorization Assignment

This is due by the end of our Julius Caesar unit. There is a half-sheet with this information on it available on the front desk if you have already lost yours, but here is the relevant information for interested parties/parental units.

(The page numbers are aligned with the 2005 version of the textbook; if you need specific line numbers for a paperback copy of the play, just ask me and I'll find the relevant speech for you. The vast majority of students have historically opted for the "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" speech, which is in Act III, scene ii.)

Gifted English II

Julius Caesar Unit: Memorization Assignment

One of the key components of learning is memorization. While Bloom’s Taxonomy labels memorization as one of the lower levels of learning, it is a necessary exercise to keep your skills and recall sharp. To heighten your mental acuity, therefore, we have a wonderful opportunity to memorize speeches from the history play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

This is a contract assignment; you choose your own grade. Select one of the following speeches and be prepared to perform for the class OR outside for Ms. Hilley on _________.

A+ with extra credit: 67 lines p. 782 90-131/135-161

A 34 lines p. 834 74-108

B+ 28 lines p. 831 12-40

B 21 lines p. 829 254-275

B- 18 lines p. 805 237-256

C 15 lines p. 850 92-106

D 9 lines p. 876 68-75