Friday, April 7, 2017

Socratic Seminar

April 7, 2017

E.Q: Independently, research the class created topic and create HOT questions.
Discuss the topic respectfully in a Socratic seminar.
Speak clearly and actively listen.
Obj: I can independently research a topic and create HOT questions.
I can discuss the topic respectfully in a Socratic seminar.
I can speak clearly and actively listen.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

You should be writing approximately a half page, double spaced.

Prompt

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Socratic seminar
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: formal discussion, based on a text, in which the leader asks open-ended questions. Within the context of the discussion, students listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of others.
Your Definition:
Activity: Actively participate in the Socratic seminar.

1.   Socratic Seminar

Resources

Topics:
First: Teenage Problems
Second: Death Penalty
Third: Discrimination

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Find a partner to evaluate during the seminar.
Please exchange e-mails and fill out the form when the circle is complete.

Closure: 

Reflect on the Socratic seminar. 
Write five sentences evaluating your performance and the groups overall.
Make sure to comment on the quality of the seminar overall.

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