Unit 2 Task 4: Socratic Seminar

Unit 2 Task 4: Socratic Seminar

Directions: Use the rubric in front of you to answer the following questions.

Objective: I can interpret a rubric to have a clear understanding of my goals.

Multiple Choice

When you are asked to participate in a socratic seminar, you are essentially participating in a...

• written essay
• formal debate
• dialogue-based discussion
• monologue presentation

Multiple Choice

How many CATEGORIES total are you being graded on?

• 2
• 4
• 5
• 3

Multiple Choice

What kind of questions should you ask in a socratic seminar?

• Ask yes or no questions to limit responses.
• Focus on personal opinions without evidence.
• Inquire about unrelated historical facts.
• Ask open-ended questions that promote discussion and critical thinking.

Multiple Choice

In a Socratic Seminar, what does it mean to "build on" another person's point?

• To criticize another person's point without offering alternatives.
• To ignore what others say during the discussion.
• It means to acknowledge and expand upon another person's idea in the discussion.
• To summarize your own ideas without reference to others.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates active listening in a Socratic Seminar?

• Making eye contact and responding with relevant points.

• Summarizing only your own points without feedback.
• Nodding without engaging in the discussion.
• Ignoring others' comments and speaking over them.

Multiple Choice

Does everyone have to agree in a Socratic Seminar?

• Everyone must agree to participate.
• Disagreement is not allowed in a Socratic Seminar.
• No, everyone does not have to agree in a Socratic Seminar.
• Consensus is required for valid discussion.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the rubric is weighed the heaviest? (Worth the most points)

• Conduct

• Listening

• Speaking

• All are weighed the same.

Multiple Choice

How many times should you speak in order to get either distinguished or proficient?

• Never stop talking

• 1

• 25 times
• 3

Multiple Choice

If you speak at least three times, but do not take a leadership role, you would score what?

• Distinguished

• Proficient

• Developing

• Beginning

Multiple Choice

To show you are listening during the socratic seminar, you should do what?

• Stay silent and avoid eye contact.
• Speak over others to share your opinion.
• Ignore others and focus on your notes.
• Engage actively by nodding, responding, and taking notes.

Multiple Choice

How should you prepare for the socratic seminar?

• Ignore the text and come unprepared
• Read the text, take notes, prepare questions, reflect on insights, and discuss with peers.
• Write a summary of the text
• Watch a movie related to the topic

Multiple Choice

To receive DISTINGUISHED for conduct, you should do what during the socratic seminar?

• Remain silent and avoid sharing thoughts.
• Disrespectfully interrupt others during discussions.
• Actively participate, show respect for others' opinions, and bring classmates into the discussion.

• Focus solely on personal opinions without listening.

Multiple Choice

To support your reasoning in the socratic seminar, you should do what?

• Provide evidence from text and personal experience while engaging with others' ideas.

• Focus solely on personal experiences without evidence
• Ignore others' opinions and speak only your own
• Avoid discussing any counterarguments

Open Ended

Your Socratic Seminar topic will be: Talent Vs. Hard Work

Before we take a deeper dive into this topic, which do you believe is more important for success? Answer & tell me WHY.