1. Do Now: Write in Agenda Take out:
Julius Caesar Questions to be stamped
Writing utensil
Put everything else away
Listen for instructions
ANY LATE WORK FROM THE GREECE AND ROME UNIT MAY BE TURNED FOR LATE CREDIT BY FRIDAY!

2. “Was the murder of Julius Caesar Justified?”
You will be writing a persuasive essay that explains your position on whether or not his murder was justified. YOU MUST TAKE A SIDE.
Complete guided questions
Complete shaping sheet & rough draft
You must use 3 different documents in this essay
CITE YOUR EVIDENCE
Type your essay
12 point font, times new roman.
CHECK your spelling and grammar!
Due Monday May 15, 2017

3. Let’s talk Structure~ Intro Paragraph
Needs to have: Background info & your claim
Example: “In 44 BCE Julius Caesar viciously murdered Cassius and Brutus in a senate hearing. The motives behind his attack are still unknown to this day. Many suggest it is because he was trying to take complete power of the senate. The murder of Cassius and Brutus was justified because they were attempting to overthrow the Senate, were in the midst of plotting to kill Caesar, and hated the lower class Romans.”

4. Let’s talk Structure~ Body Paragraphs
3 Paragraphs total
This is going to include: evidence, and explanation.
You must use 3 different documents & CITE your evidence
EX: “In Document A it states that Julius Caesar had growing concerns with Cassius and Brutus’ behavior. He believed that Cassius and Brutus were planning to overthrow the Senate and declare themselves an oligarchy.”
Then you need to explain how this evidence connects back to your argument.
“This shows that Julius Caesar’s plans to murder Cassius and Brutus was trying to protect the people of Rome. This proves that his actions were justified.”

5. NEEDS TO ONLY BE 3 SENTENCES!
Conclusion
Restate the introduction
Close it up
Try to put it in different words.
For example…. “ As you can see..”
NEEDS TO ONLY BE 3 SENTENCES!