1. Please get your journal and performance assessment book

2. “Types of Evidence” on page 15.
Journal #5
Should a business have the right to ban teenagers?
What is your initial, or first, reaction to this? Do you think it is a business’s right to ban a person that is under the age of 20? Why or why not?
Be ready to share.
“Types of Evidence” on page 15.
Make notes in your book during the discussion!

3. Socratic Seminar Steps
Research
Review
Evidence
Breathe
Plan
Seminar
Ready!
Close Read
Discuss and Decide
Consider claims and counterclaims in each argument.
Make notes – select useful information to build a strong argument.
Prep ?’s
Review Scoring Guide
Topic/? given
YOU run the conversation!
USE your notes as a guide to make sure you stay focused.

4. Should a business have the right to ban teenagers?
Read and answer the questions on pages
Discuss your answers to each of the questions with your partner:
P. 10 questions 1 and 2
P. 11 questions 1, 2, and 3
P. 12 question 1
P. 13 questions 1 and 2
Complete page 14.
Discuss this with your new partner.

5. Should a business have the right to ban teenagers?
Journal Entry # WRAP UP!
Have you changed your mind? Do you think it is a business’s right to ban a person that is under the age of 20? What is your strongest piece of evidence. Warrant your evidence.
Be ready to share.

6. You only need your performance assessment books 
No Journals Today!
You only need your performance assessment books 

7. Socratic Seminar Steps
Research
Review
Evidence
Breathe
Plan
Seminar
Ready!
Close Read
Discuss and Decide
Consider claims and counterclaims in each argument.
Make notes – select useful information to build a strong argument.
Prep ?’s
Review Scoring Guide
Topic/? given
YOU run the conversation!
USE your notes as a guide to make sure you stay focused.

8. Prepare Your Seminar Questions
Questions must do the following:
Promote discussion
Build on someone else’s thoughts
IMPLY summarization
Clarify confusing points, words and phrases

9. HOW TO AGREE AND DISAGREE
I agree with__________ because, ____ but I want to add another reason why I think_________is true. (Give another reason.) ___________
I disagree with__________ because
I'm not sure why________said________. Can you reword your comments to help me understand?
I understand your point that__________, but I want to add/disagree/give another side:___________.
This is what I think you are saying; ______________. Is that correct?

10. INTERRUPTING
Excuse me, but…(e.g., I don’t quite understand/I have a point to make).
I’m sorry for interrupting, but…(e.g., I don’t understand/I missed that definition).
May I interrupt for a moment?

11. ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION
I have a question about that.
Could you repeat that?
In other words, are you saying that…?
Could you please explain what ______ means?
So, do you mean…?
Would you mind repeating that definition?
Could you please say more about that?
Could you give me an example of that?
I’m not sure I understood that word/term/concept. Could you please give another example?
What is the difference between ______ and ______?

12. Socratic Seminar Scoring Guide
Your participation is worth a total of 15 points:
Proficient= 12 points
Student comes to discussion prepared
Uses body language and eye contact during the ENTIRE seminar
Both poses and responds to questions
And…

13. Socratic Seminar Scoring Guide
Participates by doing at least one of the following:
Building on the thoughts of others by using transitional words and phrases.
Asking clarifying questions
Quoting the text to support a point
Using language of recognition and appreciation during discussions.
Remember:
Address (1) advanced skill
No one wants a boring conversation – Be CREATIVE with your (5) questions.

14. Socratic Seminar Scoring Guide
Advanced = 3 points
You must meet ALL proficient criteria plus one of the following to qualify:
Actively incorporates others into the discussion
Challenges ideas and conclusions in thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas
Summarizes points of agreement and disagreement
Qualifies or justifies own views and understanding
Makes new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.

15. Preparing for a Socratic Seminar
Use your sources to prepare statements and questions that you are want to present during tomorrow’s seminar.
Remember, use this discussion will help you to gain ideas for writing your essay. Plan well and your essay will be easier to write 
Look at the Scoring Guide and choose a goal for this session. Write this goal in the space provided.

16. Socratic Seminar Day  Please have the following READY:
Performance Assessment Book
Prepared Questions

17. Socratic Seminar Steps
Research
Review
Evidence
Breathe
Plan
Seminar
Ready!
Close Read
Discuss and Decide
Consider claims and counterclaims in each argument.
Make notes – select useful information to build a strong argument.
Prep ?’s
Review Scoring Guide
Topic/? given
YOU run the conversation!
USE your notes as a guide to make sure you stay focused.

18. Socratic Seminar #1
Find Your Shoulder Partner and say, “Don’t Leave me!”
Partner A is the person with the person with the most pockets.
Partner B will find a seat in the inside circle.
Partner A will find a seat in the outside circle, close to their partner.

19. Socratic Seminar #1
Outside circle, fill in the heading of the Scoring Guide.
Be sure to listen carefully. You may NOT check a box if you do not observe your partner doing the activity. I will be watching too.
If you check an Advanced activity, you must note what they did next to the bullet if your partner is to get credit.

20. Socratic Seminar #1
Remember, you are in charge of the seminar. I will observe.
There is ABSOLUTELY no talking unless you are contributing to the seminar. If you break this rule you will be removed from the seminar and receive a “0” for today’s presentation.
Listen carefully, respond thoughtfully, and stay on topic.
Use the “Bounce Cards” and the posters for help.

21. Socratic Seminar #1
Remember, you are in charge of the seminar. I will observe.
Inside circle, the first part of the seminar will last 8 minutes..
You will then have 2 minutes to conference with your partner so that you may get ideas and add more to the discussion.
Your discussion will continue for 5 more minutes.
Time to debrief and switch!

22. DE-BRIEFING In the course of the seminar:
What was the most interesting question?
What was the most interesting idea to come from a participant?
What was the best thing you observed?
What was the most troubling thing you observed?
What do you think should be done differently in the next seminar?