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1 DO NOW!

2 INDEPENDENT READING

3 Socratic Seminar Review 8 th Grade Language Arts

4 Socratic The word Socratic is an adjective formed from name of the philosopher Socrates.

5 Socratic question-and-answer Socrates was famous for using the question-and-answer method in his search for truth and wisdom.

6 Seminar seminar small group of students engaged in intensive study A seminar is a term used to describe a small group of students engaged in intensive study.

7 The Vision deeper understanding dialogue or talking  Participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas through dialogue or talking, rather than by memorizing bits of information. TALKING vs. MEMORIZATION

8 Remember: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes!  Students must risk making mistakes in order to learn  Students must risk making mistakes in order to learn how to learn to think critically, and work collaboratively.

9 Four Elements to the Seminar  An effective seminar consists of four interdependent elements: text 1.the text being considered questions 2.the questions raised leader 3.the seminar leader, and participants 4.the participants

10 Remember: This is a Conversation NOT a Debate! NEW IDEAS  We must all be open to NEW IDEAS  Not everyone thinks alike open mind learning new things  Keep an open mind to learning new things and thinking about ideas in new ways

11 Seminar Roles  Inner Circle:  Inner Circle: share experiences, ideas, and reflections.  Outer Circle:  Outer Circle: gain insights, form opinions, and generate questions.  Everyone:  Everyone: has an opportunity to develop an increased understanding of various viewpoints.

12 Chart on Page 117 of Springboard Chart on Page 117 of Springboard Goals on Page 118 of Springboard Goals on Page 118 of Springboard

13 Prepare for Seminar 1. Review your questions page 117 2. Review goals on page 118 3. Write new notes that you would like to discuss

14 SEMINAR TIME! Remember Your Roles  Inner Circle:  Inner Circle: Use chart on page 117 for discussion points  Outer Circle:  Outer Circle: Use chart on page 119 to evaluate

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