Socratic Seminar Quiz

What is a Socratic Seminar primarily described as?

• A lecture by a teacher

• An intellectual discussion

• A written exam

• A group project

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How can a Socratic Seminar also be seen?

• A silent reading session

• A conversation to 'think out loud' and 'talk it out'

• A debate competition

• A solo presentation

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Who leads a Socratic Seminar?

• The teacher

• A guest speaker

• The students

• A parent volunteer

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the main focus of a Socratic Seminar?

• Memorizing facts

• Discussing a text or big idea

• Completing worksheets

• Watching a video

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the main characteristic of Socratic Seminars?

• Teacher-led discussions

• Student-led discussions

• Lecture-based learning

• Group projects

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

In a Socratic Seminar, who is responsible for facilitating the discussion?

• The teacher

• The principal

• The students

• The parents

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

What type of approach to learning do Socratic Seminars represent?

• Teacher-centered

• Student-centered

• Technology-centered

• Curriculum-centered

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What does a student-centered approach in Socratic Seminars mean for students?

• Less freedom and more responsibility

• Greater freedom and less responsibility

• Greater freedom and more responsibility

• Less freedom and less responsibility

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What must students do to ensure a Socratic Seminar works effectively?

• Rely on the teacher

• Prepare for the seminar

• Ignore the seminar

• Follow a script

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the role of the teacher in a Socratic Seminar?

• To lead the discussion

• To ask all the questions

• To facilitate student learning

• To provide answers