Let’s give this a try! Find a partner. Pick one! Funny vs. Scary movies UFOs; Hoax or the Real Thing Ghosts are Real or Imagined Cats vs. Dogs $ vs. Android vs. Apple Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Global Warming; real or imagined? To Selfie or Not to Selfie Do You Trust Society? Rich vs. Poor If Hogwarts sent your child an invite would you let them attend? M&Ms vs. Skittles Is America the best country in the world?

Preparation for Socratic Seminar Answer the following questions on your own paper. Use your handout to guide you. Remember, you will be discussion. Be sure to answer thoroughly. 1.CLAIM - What do you think? 2.REASONS - Why do you think that? 3.EVIDENCE - How do you know (your reasons are true)? 4.WARRANT - Why do you think your Reasons support your Claim? 5.COUNTERCLAIM and REBUTTAL - What about alternative views or contrary evidence? 25 points for prep paper; 25 points for discussion participation

Socratic Seminar Expectations and Guidelines  Uses appropriate body language and eye contact to indicate active listening  Both poses and responds to questions  Actively incorporates others into the discussion  Challenges ideas in a thoughtful, well-reasoned manner  Summarizes points of agreement and disagreement  Explains own views and understanding  Makes new connections in light of the evidence with reasoning presented

IS EDUCATION IMPORTANT IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE? For Against

IS PROHIBITING A PERSON FROM BEING IN HONOR ROLL DUE TO CONDUCT FAIR? For Against

CAN SCHOOLS REALLY PREVENT BULLYING? For Against

SHOULD POETRY BE TAUGHT IN HIGH SCHOOL? For Against

WOULD YOUR SCHOOL BE SAFER WITH ARMED GUARDS? For Against

SHOULD TEACHERS BE TRAINED TO USE A GUN IN THE EVENT THAT THEY HAVE TO PROTECT THEIR STUDENTS? For Against

SHOULD POLITICS BE DISCUSSED IN THE CLASSROOM? For Against

IS COLLEGE REALLY AS IMPORTANT AS OUR SOCIETY MAKES IT OUT TO BE? For