Welcome AVID Scholars Warm – Up: Get out 2 sets of Cornell Notes from CORE classes. Label one set “A” and one set “B”. When prompted, turn in appropriate set to the tall table by door. Binder Check – While they are being checked, do Warm Up below Warm – Up: Establish a page of Cornell Notes titled Socratic Seminar. Determine the meaning of the underlined Costa’s word based on its use in this sentence: “Based on the look on my mother’s face, I could infer that she thought I was lying.”

Socratic Seminar

Brief Review of the Preparation Process (Annotation) Number Paragraphs Underline “What I See” (Level 1) Write “What I Wonder” in the margins. (Level 2-3) Circle New Vocabulary Always be on alert for the MAIN IDEA!

What is a Socratic Seminar? Organized Discussions Usually range from 25-50 minutes Creates Dialogue as opposed to Debate. Participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas through rigorously thoughtful dialogue, rather than by memorizing bits of information.

Dialogue versus Debate Improve thinking Temporary suspend own beliefs Respects others and cooperates Remains open-ended DEBATE Defend Thinking Search for weaknesses Rebuts contrary position Demands a conclusion

Four Essential Elements The Text (A reading, Video Clip, piece of music, work of art) Higher Level Questions Socratic Leader Participants

The Text Video Clip (Media) Piece of Music Work of Art Current Event Article/Book/Short Story The better the text (or topic), the better the socratic.

Socratic Leaders Help clarify positions/define topic Encourage shy class members to participate Restrain vocal or over eager class members Encourage patience

Participants Share ideas and examples Respond to their peers Pose questions Listen actively Refer to text

The Guidelines for Effective Dialogue Listen carefully Speak clearly - one person at a time Participate openly Value others opinions, but refer to text to support your position Avoid side conversations Give others your respect - accept answers without judgment

Socratic Seminar Pilot/Copilot

Format Critically read and annotate an article. Write 3 higher level questions based on observations and “wonderings.” Socratic Seminar discussion. Pilots are the only ones allowed to speak, copilots may write notes and pass them to the pilot to share. After your speak, allow 3 others to speak before you speak again. Reflections

Pilot/Co-Pilot Layout Form Triads