Who Has Had a Greater Influence on World History: Jesus of Nazareth or Muhammad? Socratic Seminar A.P. World History

Pre-Discussion Tell me what you know about Christianity, including Tell me what you know about Christianity, including –Its foundation –Major beliefs –Major criticisms –Influence on World History Tell me what you know about Islam, including Tell me what you know about Islam, including –Its foundation –Major beliefs –Major criticisms –Influence on World History

Rules for a Socratic Seminar Refer to the text when needed during the discussion. A seminar is not a test of memory. You are not “learning a subject;” your goal is to understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in the text. Refer to the text when needed during the discussion. A seminar is not a test of memory. You are not “learning a subject;” your goal is to understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in the text. Be prepared to participate. A seminar is not to be a brainstorming session. Be prepared to participate. A seminar is not to be a brainstorming session. Treat each other with respect as your challenge points, not people. Treat each other with respect as your challenge points, not people. Stick to the point currently under discussion; make notes about ideas you want to come back to. Stick to the point currently under discussion; make notes about ideas you want to come back to. If you do not debate, you will not earn points for the day. If you do not debate, you will not earn points for the day.

Work for Tonight Continue your research tonight by reviewing the textbook, particularly chapters Continue your research tonight by reviewing the textbook, particularly chapters Based upon your research, type a 1- paragraph summary of your research (Worth 25 points) Based upon your research, type a 1- paragraph summary of your research (Worth 25 points)

Preparation for Wednesday You will be in a day-long discussion regarding the influence, respectively, of Jesus and Muhammad. You will be in a day-long discussion regarding the influence, respectively, of Jesus and Muhammad. I am expecting you to know the textbook material and to bring in extra material in order to have a solid discussion. I am expecting you to know the textbook material and to bring in extra material in order to have a solid discussion. I will facilitate, but not participate in, the discussion. I will facilitate, but not participate in, the discussion.

Who Has Had a Greater Influence on World History: Jesus of Nazareth or Muhammad? Socratic Seminar A.P. World History DEBATE DAY

Review of Seminar Rules Refer to the text when needed during the discussion. Your goal is to understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in the text. Refer to the text when needed during the discussion. Your goal is to understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in the text. Be prepared to participate. A seminar is not to be a brainstorming session. Be prepared to participate. A seminar is not to be a brainstorming session. Treat each other with respect as your challenge points, not people. Treat each other with respect as your challenge points, not people. Stick to the point currently under discussion; make notes about ideas you want to come back to. Stick to the point currently under discussion; make notes about ideas you want to come back to. If you do not debate (at least 2 comments/questions per person), you will not earn points for the day and you will not pass the assignment (The debate is worth 50 of the assignments 75 points). If you do not debate (at least 2 comments/questions per person), you will not earn points for the day and you will not pass the assignment (The debate is worth 50 of the assignments 75 points).

More Rules for a Socratic Seminar Raise hands before speaking. Raise hands before speaking. Listen carefully. Listen carefully. Speak up so that all can hear you. Speak up so that all can hear you. Talk to each other, not to the facilitator. Talk to each other, not to the facilitator. Discuss ideas rather than each other's opinions. Discuss ideas rather than each other's opinions. Partner up. Work with a friend to make points, ask questions. Partner up. Work with a friend to make points, ask questions. You are responsible for the seminar, even if you don't know it or admit it. You are responsible for the seminar, even if you don't know it or admit it.