Socratic Seminar

The Socratic seminar is a structured discussion format.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Socrates engaged his students by responding to questions with

• answers

• questions

One of the goals of a Socratic seminar is for you to

• talk about what you know

• talk to your peers

• ask the teacher questions

• come to your own conclusion

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Some special guidelines for discussion in the Socratic Seminar are

• Please raise your hand

• Listen and wait for a good time to speak.

• Talk to the teacher for advice.

• You do not need to back up your opinions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The goal of a Socratic seminar is for you to

• get advice from your peers.

• talk about what you are leaning

• talk about your experiences

• listen to experiences of your classmates.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The people in the inside circle (the _______ ) will talk about the topic and questions.

• "cereal bowl"

• "dish bowl"

• "fishbowl"

• "college bowl"

Socrates was a philosopher and _________

• minister

• Greek soldier

• teacher

• mentor

Some of the steps in the decision-making framework are

• identify key facts and opinon

• think about other possible options

• test your decision

• All of the above

The Socratic method of teaching is based on Socrates' theory that it is more important to enable students to think for themselves than to fill their heads with the "right" answers.

• False

• True

Socratic Seminar is demands a conclusion.

• True

• False