1. T ODAY ’ S C HECKLIST  Act V Debrief – Trash Talk  Brutus and Cassius – Showdown  Julius Caesar Critical Essays  Act V Questions

2. T RASH T ALK "I will strike you down and cut off your head," David proclaims to his much larger enemy, Goliath, in the first chapter of the biblical book of Samuel. Famous Trash Talk What is the purpose of trash talk before a match, such as boxing, or wrestling?

3. S CENE I The main leaders meet on the battlefield and exchange insults, whetting their appetite for battle. The scene closes with Brutus and Cassius saying emotional goodbyes, perhaps knowing that the end is near. Cassius states to Messala that he is going into battle against his own good judgment

4. S CENE I Translate the “trash talk” from the opening of Act V into modern day language What insults would fly across the battle field? Keep it within reason!

5. B RUTUS AND C ASSIUS S HOWDOWN Brutus and Cassius both arrive at a tragic demise in Act V Are there signs that one would have been a better leader than the other? Create a comparison chart of the two characters to determine which potential leader would have been more successful What do these images suggest about the characters of Brutus and Cassius?

6. The Academy Awards – Julius Caesar Version Which characters in Julius Caesar do you consider to be most deserving of the following awards? Nominate two characters. You will then consult with a classmate to determine the final “winner” of each award.

7. Weekend Homework Act V Questions – Chronology and Short Answer Plot Structure Table – Complete (Monday – Questions will be taken up, followed by the quiz on the final two acts of Caesar ) Bring a copy of the lyrics of your favourite song to class