2. Socratic Seminar Rules & Expectations Socratic Seminar Rules & Expectations Topic Research Topic Research

3. 1. Not Allowed: a) Cell Phones b) Talking Out of Turn c) Off-Topic Side Conversations d) Cursing e) Rude/Inappropriate Remarks f) Sleeping g) Yelling

4. Mr. Burnside is Invisible… Mr. Burnside is Invisible… No singular person should dominate a discussion; give others a chance to be heard. No singular person should dominate a discussion; give others a chance to be heard. Wait until a person has finished before speaking. Wait until a person has finished before speaking. Do not raise your hands. Do not raise your hands.

5. Level of Participation Level of Participation Adherence to the Rules Adherence to the Rules Written Portion Written Portion Topic Research Topic Research Notes During Debates Notes During Debates Exit Questions Exit Questions

6. Written or Typed: 2 claims & 2 Counterclaims (minimum) for EACH topic. Written or Typed: 2 claims & 2 Counterclaims (minimum) for EACH topic. A rebuttal for EACH topic. A rebuttal for EACH topic. You’ll Need (Besides the above): You’ll Need (Besides the above): 1-2 Sheets of Paper 1-2 Sheets of Paper A Pen/Pencil to Write With A Pen/Pencil to Write With TO BE AWAKE AND READY TO DEBATE TO BE AWAKE AND READY TO DEBATE

7. Should Teachers Be Allowed To Conceal Carry In Public Schools? Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Allowed In Professional Sports? Should A Person Potentially Be Fired For What They Post On Social Media?