Rank the following ideas in importance regarding the novel and add one of your own:  revenge  prejudice  loss of innocence  Your word…

Warm-up Which key word did you add to the ranking? Remember the following definitions for guidelines:  Dialogue – An exchange of ideas in which there is no intention to reach a decision.  Discussion – An exchange of ideas in which there is an intention to reach a decision or conclusion.  Debate – An interplay wherein one idea is proved correct and all opposing viewpoints are undermined.  Degrade – An attack on another individual or concept through insult or challenge.

Consider:  Who is more good or more evil in the novel?  Who is the “real” monster, Victor or the creature?

In the circle:  Support with the text!

Need extra credit?  Remember at the beginning of the semester when I told you the books you read in SSR (silent sustained reading) would come up at some point in the future?  Extra credit questions about your book are available on the grey chair in the center of the room.  Due January 9 or never. 10 points extra credit.

Reflection Write a 1-2 page evaluation about the responses to these questions, considering the criteria and the goals of Socratic Seminar. Think also about the following…  How deep did it go? Were there any missed opportunities to go further?  Did people respond well to each other?  What kinds of questions were asked?  Did everyone participate?  Were their different points of view?  Was the text cited often?  Were connections to personal lives made?  Were you satisfied with conclusions reached?  What did you learn from listening?  Did the dialogue lead you to change your mind about anything?