Tuesday, March 10, 2015

TEWWG 2.2 Socratic Seminar

Do now: Discuss in table groups: did you like the book?  why/why not?

Objectives:

  • demonstrate critical thinking through a socratic seminar
  • identify effective pieces of evidence to support a logical argument

Agenda:
1. do now (5 minutes)
2.  Hand in the imagery packet and grab a Socratic Seminar handout
3. Read aloud the critical responses on the first page
4. Read the prompt for our socratic seminar.  You have 15 minutes to prepare.
5. Socratic seminar: divide the class into two equal circles (inner and outer circle). Students in the outer circle complete the handout.
  • inner circle #1: 10 minutes (switch seats)
  • inner circle #2: 10 minutes
6. At end of class, hand in talking points and outer circle observations

HW: Bring novel to class tomorrow

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