Transcript Worst Mistake Socratic Seminar Prep Questions

WORST MISTAKE IN HISTORY
• Read Jared Diamond’s “Worst Mistake in History” and
answer the questions below
1. What was the main point of the article?
2. How did the development of agriculture
affect people’s health?
3. What three reasons explain the change
brought about by the development
agriculture?
4. How did the development of agriculture
affect social equality, including gender
equality?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
• Create at least 4 discussion questions that
you can ask during the seminar discussion
• Keep in mind the following when creating
questions:
• Refer to the text and other sources
• Build upon questions you have already been
asked
• Have a response for your questions...what is
your answer?
• Keep it relevant to the topic
EXPECTATIONS
• Be sure to come prepared
 Do the assigned reading, outside research, and bring
notes with possible questions or comments
• Make thoughtful comments and questions
• Stay on topic
• Listen to your classmates. Be respectful and do not
talk over someone or interrupt them
• Use appropriate transitions and language
• Speak loudly and clearly
WHAT IS CONSIDERED “THOUGHTFUL”
PARTICIPATION
• Refer to the text and/or outside sources
• Build upon other classmates’ comments and
questions
• Have relevant comments and questions
• Ask direct questions to classmates