JULIUS CAESAR
PROJECT
The following project contains several components that should be completed after
watching Julius Caesar. This entire project will be centered on the question: What led
to Caesar’s downfall? We will be discussing several themes that may have contributed
to his death, so your projects should be centered on those themes. Some of the
relevant themes include: greed, betrayal, superstition, ego, fear, power, ambition, etc.
Component 1---Diorama
Create a diorama or build a scene that showcases some scene illustrated in Julius
Caesar. This scene should be representative of ONE of the Major THEMES, which you
think could have contributed to Caesar’s downfall.
Component 2---Quotes
You should select 5 quotes from the story that represent the THEME that led to Caesar’s
downfall. Include them on your diorama. During your discussion you will tell who said
the quote, to whom, the significance of the quote, and how or why this quote represents
that theme.
Component 3---Line Recitation
Memorize a minimum of 15 consecutive lines. Recite lines using appropriate voice,
intonation, etc. for the passage. Be sure to connect lines to the theme you have
selected.
25 lines or more is extra credit.
PRESENTATION
You will be presenting all components to the class. Through the discussion of your diorama, you
should be taking a stand as to what led to Caesar's downfall (this is your theme). You need to:
1. Have an Introduction
Hook
Background
Thesis Statement
2. Discuss your diorama
Explain the scene
Tell why it is important
Tell why you selected it
Tell what theme it represents
3. Discuss the 5 quotes you selected (These CANNOT all be from the same scene, but
should be representative from the entire story).
Tell who said it
To whom
Discuss the meaning or significance of the quote AND tell how or why it
represents your theme
4. Line Recitation
5. Have a Conclusion
Effective Ending
Summary of Main Points
Statement for the Greater Good/Society
Rubric
Component 1---Diorama
Objective
1-3 Unacceptable
4-6
Needs Work
7-8
Good Work
9-10
Outstanding
Creativity
Relates to Theme
Quotes Included
on Diorama
Overall Quality
Total out of 40 points ________________
Component 2---Quotes
5 Points per Quote Graded on
Who said it? 1 point
To Whom? 1 point
What Quote Means? 3 points
How Quote Relates to Theme
2 points
Quote 1
Quote 2
Quote 3
Quote 4
Quote 5
Total out of 35 points _____________
Component 3---Line Recitation
Objective
1-3 Unacceptable
4-6
Needs Work
7-8
Good Work
9-10
Outstanding
15 lines
Relates to Theme
Accuracy
Prompts
required
Pronunciations
Appropriate
Voice intonation,
inflection, etc.
Total out of 50 points ___________________
Presentation
Eye Contact
Uses Appropriate Voice/Volume
Speak Clearly
Knowledgeable and Confident about project
(Don’t Say I Don’t Know or Whatever)
Posture
Pacing
Introduction
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
 Hook
 Background
 Thesis
Conclusion



Effective Ending
Tie Points Together
How Theme Relates to Society Today
Total out of 75 _______________
Total Points for Project __________/ 200
5
5
5
5
5