Socratic Seminar
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Socratic
Seminar
Guidelines
Begin reading article and
annotate text!
Create 2 questions about
article.
Question Stems
Ask
about viewpoint, perspectives.
Examine title & tone and connect with current
issues.
As questions that explore your interpretation of
the reading.
“So what…..”
“ what does it matter that….”
“How does this affect that….”
connect critique
analyze
prove
compare
predict
Preparation
Must
have a text for students to read
Students annotate & mark text (done prior
to Socratic Seminar
Students create 2-3 questions based on
the article (higher level)
Rules for students to follow
1
person speaks at a time
NO INTERRUPTING
It’s
a discussion not a debate!
Student’s comments should reference the
text
Students should provide evidence from text
when making a point
Students should build on what others say
Be respectful of others’ comments
Teacher is a mediator, not a participant
Roles
Inner
circle- speaking/asking questions
Outer circle- taking cornell notes on major
points made by participants in inner circle
VARIATIONS
Time to discuss with wingmen
Inner/outer switch
Cornell Notes Review
Setup
T format
Essential Question: Can a teacher
manage & produce a quality product
in 47 minutes?
Notes on right during discussion
Chunk notes after discussion
Create questions after chunking on left
Write a summary
Turn in Notes as Exit Slip