Whether I am INSIDE OR OUTSIDE the fishbowl, I should...

Actively listen to the ideas and evidence of the participants.

Raise my hand when I am ready to speak.

Choose the answer that lists what you do AFTER a Socratic seminar...

Be prepared to help set goals for improvement in the next seminar

Ask open-ended questions and ask for clarification when confused.

Be prepared to participate; the quality of the seminar diminishes when participants speak without preparation.

Make connections between the ideas in the text and what you know in your life and the lives of the others.

Choose the answer that lists what you do DURING a Socratic seminar...

Ask open-ended questions and ask for clarification when confused.

Use writing to think about both the process and the content of the seminar.

Make connections between the ideas in the text and what you know in your life and the lives of the others.

Be prepared to help set goals for improvement in the next seminar

Choose the true statement.

Good discussions occur when participants study the text closely in advance, listen actively, share their ideas and questions in response to the ideas and questions of others, and support answers with evidence.

Good discussions occur when participants argue with others, stay quiet, and state claims without evidence.

Level one questions...

are unacceptable in Socratic seminars

Level three questions...

are necessary in Socratic seminars

In order to get full credit for my Socratic seminar bingo, I must...

write a name, date, and note in at least 20 squares

do everything listed in the squares

During Socratic seminars, I need to have...

tape, scissors, glue and a ruler

Which one of the below is NOT a SS Questioning Goal?

Move outside the fishbowl after a few contributions. You can always re-enter at a later point.

Assess your questioning, writing, speaking, citing, listening, and reasoning skills

Compose cohesive, complete responses to Level 3, OPEN-ENDED Questions

Persuade others to your perspective and be persuaded by others’ perspectives

When outside the fishbowl, you should...

record notes on what you hear and observe.

move outside the fishbowl even if I haven't contributed yet.

If you feel confused about someone's comment during the seminar, what should you do?

move on and state your own ideas

The seminars we will engage in are named for...

the Greek philosopher, Socrates

the Greek philosopher, Aristotle

the American philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson

Before a seminar, participants should...

reflect on the process of the seminar

listen to the arguments and respond respectfully

What is the most important part of a Socratic Seminar?

Asking questions to learn more about others' opinions and perspectives.

Coming to a conclusion about the questions

Interrupting and proving others incorrect

What is a Socratic Seminar?

A formal discussion, based on a text, in which participants ask open-ended questions.

A reading that is done in a big circle, in which a leader reads

A formal discussion done on paper, in which two people lead a group

A discussion about anything that participants want to discuss.

What should you do if you disagree with a point made during a Socratic seminar?

Respectfully wait for your turn and present your evidence

Interrupt the speaker immediately

Ignore the point and continue with your own argument

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Socratic seminar?

Open-ended questions are encouraged

Only the leader can ask questions

Participants must agree on a single conclusion

Participants should avoid using evidence

In a Socratic seminar, participants should...

Seek to understand different perspectives

What should participants focus on during a Socratic seminar?

Listening and understanding different perspectives

Socratic Seminar Worksheet

Authored by Karen Alejado

English

8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During my reflection after a Socratic seminar, I should NOT...

summarize the key points made

paraphrase comments classmates made that persuaded me to consider their perspective

take note of what I specifically contributed to the discussion

avoid changing my thoughts about a topic based on what my classmates said.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is NOT important in a Socratic seminar?

Using evidence

Connecting ideas, texts, society

THINKING DEEPLY!

defending your ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Socratic seminar, you should NOT...

consider other participant's evidence

Honor other students’ answers by listening to them

ignore others’ contributions

Use reasoning to determine whether your claim has changed by listening to their perspective and evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Socratic seminar, I should NOT...

interrupt

Listen actively

Use evidence

Make eye contact

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Socratic seminar, I should...

rely on personal opinions

ignore others’ contributions

respect different opinions

speak softly or too loudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Socratic seminar is NOT...

having one and only one right answer

about respecting all participants

about temporarily suspending beliefs

left open/unresolved for future discussion

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Socratic seminar is...

close-minded

reevaluating assumptions and ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

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