1. Bellwork 8/15/2018
Answer the following question on your Bellwork sheet:
Think about the two Wes Moores. Each of them made decisions that were deciding factors in the way their lives would go.
Pick one of them and describe a decision that you think made a significant outcome on the way his life turned out.

2. The Other Wes Moore
By Wes Moore

3. Today we will… Today we will participate in a Socratic Seminar
A Socratic Seminar is a group discussion
In order to understand, let’s watch a video of one

4. Socratic Seminar

5. Expectations
In order for our discussion to work, everyone must be prepared for the discussion.
Today you will complete questions about the reading. If you don’t finish, or if you don’t thoroughly answer the questions, you will not be able to participate in the discussion.
You will receive two grades- one for the questions and the other for your participation in the discussion
Be respectful of the other people in the class-if they are talking, be quiet. If you want to say something, wait until there is a chance to interject.
Do not interrupt each other or talk over each other!

6. Group Goals Focus on ideas and values in the text. Keep an open mind.
Invite everyone to share their ideas.
Use others’ names.
Remember that one person speaks at a time.

7. Individual Goals Look at the speaker.
Speak voluntarily at least twice.
Make clear, accurate statements.
Refer to the text.

8. Advanced Goals Refer to the text and other relevant sources.
Test assumptions and explore inferences.
Acknowledge changes in your perspective.
Offer a more global interpretation of a previous statement.

9. Padlet

10. Outer Circle Log in to Padlet
You must use your name to post a comment and turn in your comment cards (2) for credit
The outer circle will hold a separate discussion from the inner circle
You may comment, pose questions, or bring up other topics in the book
You are not allowed to speak to the inner circle
You should take notes that could help you in writing your essay
Your grade is based on what you turn in and what you say in the online discussion (pass/fail)

11. Inner Circle You must have questions completed to participate
As you participate, turn in your cards (2)
Take notes on the discussion
You may comment, pose questions, or bring up other topics in the book
Grades are based on participation (pass/fail)
You must participate in the discussion within 15 minutes. You must participate to get credit.