Britain Express
Britain Express: Roman Britain: The Roman Invasion
Good information about the history of Romans in Britain. Begins with the first invasion by Julius Caesar in 55 B.C. and goes through the eventual conquering by Claudius. Highlights the evolution of London as a civic center and the...
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El Paso Isd: Julius Caesar: Act Ii Vocabulary [Pdf]
A list of words and definitions from Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Includes URL for a related set of learning activities on Quizlet.com.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Julius Caesar Timeline
Use this interactive timeline to explore the achievements of Julius Caesar.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Julius Caesar
Learn about Julius Caesar using the Folger Shakespeare Library of resources. Included is a brief summary, links to read or listen to the play, pictures of Julius Caesar, and teaching modules to use in the classroom.
Google
Google Arts and Culture: Julius Caesar
Discover more about Julius Caesar by viewing these pictures and artifacts from his era. Each artifact has a description and pertinent facts.
National Geographic
National Geographic: 44 Bce: Julius Caesar Assassinated
The Ides of March is one of the most memorable dates in history. Read a short synopsis of why Caesar was assassinated. Did the senators achieve their goal?
National Geographic
National Geographic: 45 Bce: Julius Caesar Takes a Leap
Why do we have an extra day at the end of February every four years? We have Julius Caesar to thank! Read this short explanation about how the calendar kept falling out of step with the seasons and Caesar's solution to the problem.
National Geographic
National Geographic: 49 Bce: Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
"Crossing the Rubicon" is a modern-day idiom meaning to commit to a particular plan or course of action that cannot be reversed. The phrase refers to how Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon river and became embroiled in civil war in 49...
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Gaius Marius & His Roman Army Reforms
This site from The Roman Empire explores Gaius Marius' role in reforming the Roman Army. Content includes a detailed biography. The article continues with Sulla and the Social wars, the decline of the Republic, and the end of the Republic.
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National Math + Science Initiative: Vocabulary Study: Julius Caesar [Pdf]
This lesson unit covers vocabulary used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Includes list of fifty SAT words with an accompanying glossary and references to the play, grouped under each act. This is followed by a fill-in-the-blank activity...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Julius Caesar: Character Map
A chart showing the different characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the relationships between them.
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Pixton: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
This lesson on The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is available with a free trial registration. Students use the provided illustrated characters and props to explore character, plot, and theme.
BBC
Bbc: 60 Second Shakespeare: Julius Caesar
Presents The Tragedy of Julius Caesar summarized in a one-page newspaper. The 'All about writing' link at the bottom takes you to a page of learning activities, e.g., how to create a photo-story or how to write a script for a 60-second...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Life of Julius Caesar" by David White
A learning module that begins with "The Life of Julius Caesar" by David White, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Marcus Licinius Crassus (D. 53 Bc)
This site explains how Crassus gained power in Rome, raised an army, became governor of Syria, and was eventually murdered.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival: Elementary Discussion Questions: Julius Caesar
Use these questions as a review, writing exercises, or assessment for elementary school students.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Pause, What Did You Say?
Students will analyze ambiguity in Shakespeare's meter using imperfect iambic pentameter lines from Julius Caesar 1.2.1-71. Students will evaluate how the lines reveal character motivation.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Press: Caesar: A Life in Western Culture
Provides a detailed and lengthy excerpt from the book " Caesar A Life in Western Culture" by Maria Wyke. This book celebrates his fame as it relates to the arts.
Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company Play Guide: "Julius Caesar"
The Royal Shakespeare Company presents this play guide of "Julius Caesar." With background information about the play, history of past productions, and interviews with the director and cast.
Vocabulary.com
Vocabulary.com: "Julius Caesar" Vocabulary From Act Ii
A collection of vocabulary activities based on Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Includes links to similar activities for the other four acts of the play as well.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Themes
A discussion of the themes in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, including fate vs. free will, public self vs. private self, misinterpretations and misreadings, inflexibility vs. compromise, and rhetoric and power. Also has link to a quiz on...
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: Julius Caesar
Some summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Julius Caesar" provided by the University of Victoria. It discusses a variety of aspects of the play including Stoics and Epicureans, "Julius Caesar" in Shakespeare's London,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Rome
This is a collection of 13 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome was one of the most influential republics and empires in recorded history. Learn more about how the republic and empire emerged and about the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Fault of Our Stars" by John Green
Hazel has been diagnosed with cancer and has a sullen outlook on life. She meets Augustus, whose love and friendship brings her across the world and around again -- in more than one way. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to...