1. 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.

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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:
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