10th Grade English Thursday 21 Nov. 2013 Agenda: Chapter 5-6 Comprehension Quiz Pig Trap! Assign Survivor Challenge: Interpretive Dance Introduce Socratic Seminar Assign and Answer Discussion Questions Socratic Seminar! H/W: Group 2 Socratic Seminar: Prepared to speak tomorrow. Begin working on your interpretive dance for the next Survivor Challenge! Dance Due Tuesday, 11/26.

Ch 5-6 Quiz What shape was the place Ralph stood for the assembly? What ocean is the island in? How did Piggy signal to the group that he only wished to listen, not speak at the assembly? What rule does Ralph make about fires? Who does Phil mistake for the beast?

Ch 5 Discussion Questions Half of the class will answer numbers 1-6, the other half will answer numbers 7-11. GROUP 1: What realization does Ralph have before the meeting in Chapter 5? What does Ralph remember that makes him flinch? Why does he react like that? Do you think talking about fear will help or make things worse? What does Piggy mean when he says, “There isn’t no fear … unless we get frightened of people” (32)? What do you think Simon is doing at night? What is Simon trying to say at the meeting? How do you conclude this? GROUP 2: Piggy asks if they’re humans or animals or savages. How do you think he would define the difference? What points does Jack make as he challenges Ralph’s authority? Which, in your opinion, are valid? Which are not? Explain. Do you think there is a beast? If so, what sort? Explain. What does Ralph’s reference to three blind mice suggest to you? Do you think Piggy’s insights into Jack’s character are valid? Explain.

Group Assignments Group 1: Ch 5 Discussion Questions 1-6 Choose 1 question to answer in a few thoughtful sentences. Please cite one quote from chapter 5 to support your answer. 1 Deeper-level Question You Create with Your Own Answer Answer your own question in a few thoughtful sentences. Cite a quote from chapters 1-6 to support your answer. Group 2: Ch 5 Discussion Questions 7-11

Socratic Seminar Protocol To participate, you must come with your discussion questions answered and quoted textual support for each answer. Inner Circle Expectations: You need to contribute at least twice You should be respectful of your classmates You respectfully disagree with their opinions, not the person

Socratic Seminar Protocol Outer Circle Expectations: You will write down answers and page numbers for quotes as they are shared You cannot contribute to the inner circle discussion You should not talk at all Please be respectful of the inner circle discussion

Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Observation Form Name of participant:_________________________ Topic of seminar:_____________________________________ Type of contribution: __ question Negatives: __ built on another idea __ Monopolizing __ clarification __ Shut down __ invited others/encouraged __ Personal attack __ made eye contact with others __Provided textual support for assertions __ Talked to Peer Comments:   This is where I write feedback for you.