1. Socratic Seminar

2. What is a Socratic Seminar?
Open forum to discuss movie/text
Not a debate
Platform to share ideas/converse freely
There are no “right/wrong” answers
You will be an active participant and observer during seminar
Completed focused notes from movie are necessary

3. Observe/Evaluate inner circle partner.
Classroom Set-up
INSIDE Circle
Actively participate in discussion while referencing notes or previous comments.
Outside Circle
Observe/Evaluate inner circle partner.
Hot Seat (Optional)
-Empty Seat
-Back row student can pop in and make a comment and go back to the back row.

4. Mark the text (quick reference 5.5)

5. How do we improve the school climate at RVMS?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION??
How do we improve the school climate at RVMS?

6. Expectations During Movie
Watch “Bullied” movie quietly.
Have pen/pencil, binder and notes sheet on your lap.
Take notes on topics provided.
Stay Focused.
Seminar will follow movie.
Please fill in essential question on notes template now.

7. Movie

8. Pair Share Discuss the movie and/or article
What are your thoughts on bullying?
Relate the movie/article to RVMS
Shake our sillies out….

9. Observe/Evaluate inner circle partner.
Classroom Set-up
INSIDE Circle
Actively participate in discussion while referencing notes or previous comments.
Outside Circle
Observe/Evaluate inner circle partner.
Hot Seat (Optional)
-Empty Seat
-Back row student can pop in and make a comment and go back to the back row.

10. Norms For Socratic Seminar
Listen carefully
Speak Clearly. One person at a time.
No interrupting
Participate
Don’t dominate the conversation
3 before me (take turns speaking)
SLANT
Value others opinions
Avoid side conversations
Give others your respect
Accept answers without judgment
Create meaningful dialogue (yes/no answers are not high level thinking)
Refer to text for evidence to back your claim