1. Do Now: Take out your homework, “Power of Forgiveness” article, and Sunflower books. Homework: Sunflower Socratic Reflections.

2. Do Now: "Turn and Talk” What does a successful Socratic Seminar look like? What does a successful Socratic Seminar sound like? Agenda: Do Now Review Socratic Seminar Guidelines Socratic Seminar Exit Ticket

3. Socratic Seminar Guidelines: The purpose of the Socratic Seminar is to enlarge the understanding of a particular text, theme, or issue. For the Socratic Seminar to be successful, there are essential guidelines to follow: Listen actively. Build on what others say. Don’t step on other’s “talk.” Allow for silences and pauses. Let the conversation flow as much as possible without raising hands. Converse directly with each other, without going through the facilitator. Seek clarification and understanding of others’ ideas. Ask questions. Watch your own air time – both in terms of how often you speak, and in terms of how much you say when you speak. Refer to the text, and ask others to go to the text. Use page numbers, and line numbers, if provided. *Adapted from the National School Reform Faculty

4. Socratic Seminar Scoring Guide Advanced: Student meets all of the proficient criteria plus one or more of the following:  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 Proficient  Student comes to discussion prepared (with completed preparation notes and text)  Uses body language and eye contact to indicate active listening for the duration of the seminar  Both poses and responds to questions  Participates by doing at least one of the following: o Building on the thoughts of others by using appropriate transition words and phrases o Asking clarifying questions o Quoting the text to support a point o Using language of recognition and appreciation to promote collaborative, collegial discussions Basic: Student meets 2-3 of the proficient criteria Below Basic: Student meets only 1 of the proficient criteria Far Below Basic: Student meets none of the proficient criteria

5. Guiding Thoughts/Questions:  Who is responsible for forgiveness?  Can you forgive someone in place of someone else? In other words, if a person has committed a crime against someone else, can you forgive him or her for that crime even though it was not committed against you?  If, on your deathbed, you show true repentance (regret/sorrow) for crimes you have committed in your life, is that enough to die in peace?  What is the difference between sympathy and forgiveness?  How do the choices we make affect who we are and how others perceive us?  If you were in Simon’s position, what would you do?