1. Learning Objectives
I can cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
I can engage in informed and respectful deliberation and discussion of issues, events, and ideas.

2. Socratic Seminar Discuss, do not debate
Respect different thoughts and ideas
Be courteous,
Goal is the pursuit of deeper understanding by learning from each other
Your goal is to understand the ideas, issues, concepts and values reflected in the text

3. Socratic Seminar Scoring A Level Rubric
-Participation/Response/Questioning: The students asks at least 3 open-ended question that leads to an active and engaged discussion. The questions are well articulated and clear. The question references specific information from either material provided in class or outside information brought by the student. Student responds on multiple occasion that adds to ongoing discussion.
-reference/citing: The student participates on multiple occasions. They reference specific factual information in their participation either through questions or responses and they successfully build off of previous comments made by students.
-Outside Information: The student brings in and discusses specific outside evidence that goes beyond the article or movie that is the launching point of the discussion. This can include articles, notes from documentaries, and notes over previous chapters, etc. The student interweaves the outside information seamlessly in their participation of the seminar.

4. Process
Based on the number you were assigned, you are to read as specific article assigned or chosen.
It is each persons responsibility to read the article and summarize the information following the model provide on page 4 of the AVID preparation sheet.
Create six level 2 open ended questions that illicit deep discussion. Explanation of level 2 questions can be found on page 5 of the AVID

5. Format for 2 level questions
In the second paragraph, on page 1 the article states, “When we meet someone new a first impression is first about looks; only later do things such as personality, brains and character start to take on meaning.” Based on that statement, what types of advantages do these individuals have that other in our society do not?

6. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Basically the government cannot impede the free exercise of religion, which is an individual’s right as the Constitution is the law of the land. That being said, are not the parents of these children impeding the rights of children by imposing their religious practices on them and at what age can a child decide for themselves?

7. 3.Faith Healers 2. Banned to the Shed 4. Arranged marriages 1 Adoption
Articles to Read
3.Faith Healers
2. Banned to the Shed
4. Arranged marriages
1 Adoption

8. Hints When a question is asked. Write down the question.
Build off others questions or response.
Stay on topic and refer to the text during discussion
Ask for clarification of both ideas and definitions

9. Process
The groups will be picked at random to decide order, after 10 minutes of prep
Groups are comprised of those who read the same article.
Group that goes first will be seated at a table together
Group that is up will be located a certain distance to prepare for their turn
Groups not up “on deck” will be seated in chairs around the participating group.

10. Make up Socratic seminar
Those who did not have the opportunity to participate previously will have that opportunity today
Entire class will either participate as active listeners or actual participants
The Socratic seminar will be based on questions raised by the TED talk by Sherry Turkle “Connected but Alone?”
All students are required to develop 3 open-ended question to include in their interactive notebook

11. Post Seminar Reflection
It is always important to reflect on different experiences we might have whether they be personal or in this case academic.
Why reflect? Believe it or not, reflection leads to personal growth and professional growth
Answer the questions on page 11 and 12 of your Socratic Seminar packet. We will be using your responses to debrief as a class.