Socratic Debate Assessment Quiz

What is the main purpose of a Socratic Debate?

• To develop critical thinking and understanding through inquiry

• To determine a clear winner or loser

• To memorize facts for a test

• To present a prepared speech without discussion

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the best preparation for the test?

• In your own time, critically read the provided texts

• In your own time, take notes on the texts

• Bring an annotated copy of the texts to the test

• Bring a plain copy of the texts to the test

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How are students assigned to groups for the Socratic Debate?

• Randomly assigned immediately prior to each discussion round

• Assigned based by student number

• Assigned alphabetically

• Assigned by their choice

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What it is the maximum number of students in each group?

• The teacher will decide on the day

• 3-4

• 4-5

• There is no maximum

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

How many minutes will you have to review the article after getting the prompt?

• No time, you will begin immediately

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

• As long as you want

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How long should each group’s discussion last during the Socratic Debate?

• No less than 10 minutes per group (no less than 3 mins/person)

• Exactly 5 minutes per group

• At least 20 minutes per group

• No more than 2 minutes per person

What is not a student responsibility

• Prepare questions that contribute to teh discussion

• Be a moderator and control the discussion

• Answer questions thoughtfully

• Express your opinions politely

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What should you do when you disagree with another student’s argument?

• Ignore their point

• Make a personal attack

• Refer to your annotated texts to support your argument

• Interrupt them immediately

What is the role of the teacher in the discussion?

• The teacher should lead the discussion

• Ideally, the teacher has no role

• To act as a moderator, if the discussion becomes unproductive.

• The teacher is an equal participant

Tags

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 annotated texts in a discussion?

• To decorate your notes

• To support your argument or challenge another student’s argument

• To be ignored during the discussion

• To be read aloud at the end

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10