Inner circle / outer circle Socratic seminars, fishbowl discussions, etc.

guide This is a student-led discussion designed to encourage your open discussion of the text It’ll help you practice higher-level questioning and analysis Inner circle: discuss with each other using examples from the text Outer circle: listen, take notes, ask at least one question Teacher: monitor the discussion – you aren’t talking to me

rubric Inner Circle (max. 100 points) Outer Circle (max. 100 points) Responded ____ times for the two (2) required (80 points) Demonstrated courtesy and respect (20) Outer Circle (max. 100 points) Completed set of questions and discussion notes (40 points) Asked at least one (1) question to inner circle (40 points)

Tips for your success The discussion is something you all do together Think about what the document says about the society that made it Help each other out! Inner circle: ask clarifying/follow up questions, ask people to support claims with proof from the reading, make sure everyone gets a chance to talk Outer circle: listen attentively, ask substantive questions that give the inner circle things to talk about, use leading questions