The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Written by Tamara Hollingsworth and Harriet Isecke

Part of the Building Fluency through Reader's Theater series

A plot unfolds to stop Julius Caesar's rise to power through betrayal and murder.

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32 pages· ~600L

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Bookroo's summary

In 44 BC, fear of Julius Caesar's potential tyranny drives Cassius to recruit Brutus, Caesar's confidant, in a deadly conspiracy. As students perform this gripping tale, they explore themes of loyalty and power, enhancing their reading skills through diverse roles. Will Caesar's ambition be his downfall, or will friendship prevail? This engaging script, complete with a poem and song, offers a dynamic classroom experience, fostering cooperation and expressive storytelling.

From the publisher

Act out the tragic and true story of the betrayal and assassination of Roman ruler Julius Caesar in 44 BC. Worried that the newly powerful Caesar will become a dictator, Cassius enlists the help of Caesar’s trusted friend, Brutus, to preemptively murder the ruler. This script includes roles written at various reading levels, allowing teachers to implement differentiation and English language learner strategies into instruction. This feature allows teachers to assign each role based on their students’ individual reading levels, encouraging everyone to get involved in the same activity. Whether students are struggling or proficient readers, they can all gain confidence in their reading fluency and feel successful. By performing together, students will also practice interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures while storytelling. With an accompanying poem and song to give readers additional fluency practice, this script is a dynamic resource sure to engage a classroom of varied readers.

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