Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Tibetan Healing Mandala
A site in response to the September 11 tragedies. Twenty Buddhist monks constructed a madala at the Sackler gallery.
The Guardian
Guardian: Polish President and Leading Advisers Victims of Smolensk Plane Crash
Article describes the tragedy that struck Poland when President Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and many government and military officials were killed in a plane crash. [Date of Article: April 10, 2010]
Yale University
Yale National Initiative:take a Stab at It: Exploring Character in Julius Caesar
This curriculum unit guides students in a deep investigation of the characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, and in developing an appreciation of Shakespeare's talent for language and his insightful understanding of human...
Other
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.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Analysis by Act and Scene
Breaks down the plot of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar into the introduction, rising action, the climax, the resolution, and the conclusion. Also describes how time and place are managed by Shakespeare.RL.9-10.5 text structure effects
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act V
Summaries of each scene in Act V of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Adjectives to Describe the Characters in Julius Caesar
Lists of descriptors for Julius Caesar, Brutus, Portia, Cassius, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each adjective is accompanied by references to quotes or examples in the play.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Character List
Descriptions of major and minor characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, with links to more in-depth analyses of Brutus, Caesar, and Antony, as well as a short quiz.
Other
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: Play Summary
A summary of the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Julius Caesar: Character Analysis: Caesar
An in-depth analysis of Caesar in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Julius Caesar: Character Analysis: Brutus
An in-depth analysis of Brutus in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, considered to be the most complex character in the play. RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
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Clever Prototypes: Storyboard That: Julius Caesar Act 3 Summary
This is an example of a student's storyboard that summarizes Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. The free edition allows one to create two storyboards a week.
Other
Travis Unified School District: Figurative Language Terms in Julius Caesar [Pdf]
A one-page chart listing figurative language terms used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, along with definitions and examples.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Julius Caesar Summary
A tongue-in-cheek summary of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar presented in text and video formats. [2:57]
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Ii
Summaries of each scene in Act II of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Julius Caesar: Act Ii, Scene Ii
The text of Act II Scene ii of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is presented accompanied by questions for students. Includes explanatory notes and some background information.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act Iii
Summaries of each scene in Act III of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Julius Caesar Analysis: Literary Devices in Julius Caesar
A discussion of the literary devices used by Shakespeare in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each device is linked to additional pages with more detailed information and examples.
Other
Pixton: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
This instructional activity 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.
Other
Julius Caesar: Literary Devices
Provides examples of how literary devices are used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Looks at irony, motifs, themes, symbols, and how language is used.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Julius Caesar: Act I
An introduction to the background of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and a summary of each of the three scenes in Act 1.
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...