A Closer Look at Socratic Seminars and Dialogue vs. Debate
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Block Day – TRFs DUE
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Block Day – annotated article and
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Group B Binder Checks Friday – All
notes must be dated 9/9 – 9/20
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Meet in the College and Career Center for
AVID Class!!!
Through the door in the back of the JSU
(media center)
Heading
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First and Last name
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9/17/19
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AVID 5 or 6
EQ: What resources are available at the CHS
College and Career Center?
Portfolio
AVID Section of Binder
College Poster and
College Research
worksheet – Section 2
Binder check form –
put back in sheet
protector
11) Tutorials 9/4-5
12) Infinite Campus
Check #2
13) Tutorials 9/11-2
14) Infinite Campus
Check #3
College poster grade
sheet
Recycle
Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar
What Does This Mean?
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~Socrates
What is a Socratic Seminar?
What is a Socratic Seminar?
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dialogue
dialogue
where participants seek
deeper understanding of complex ideas
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Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and
values in texts
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Participants share different perspectives
The Difference Between
The Difference Between
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Dialogue and Debate
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The Set-up
The Set-up
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½ of the class sits in the inner circle and participates while
the other ½ of the class sits in the outer circle to observe
and record the participation of their partners.
•
After about 10-15 minutes, the roles are reversed and the
discussion continues.
Role of Leader
Role of Leader
1.
Moderate discussion.
2.
Help participants rephrase questions for clarity.
3.
Encourage participants to use the text to support
their responses.
Preparing for the Socratic
Preparing for the Socratic
Seminar
Seminar
1.
Read the text carefully.
2.
Highlight key ideas from the text.
3.
Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions.
4.
Make connections between the text and your life.
Highlight
Highlight
important ideas
Circle key vocabulary
? - Put a question mark next to
anything you do not understand
! - Put an exclamation point (A-
ha!) to any NEW information –
something you did not know
before reading the article
Heading
◦
First and last name
◦
Class/ Hour
◦
Date (9/17/19)
EQ
◦
What resources are available at the
Chandler College and Career Center?
Tuesday
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1.
Block Day – Learning Styles essay packet
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2.
Block Day – TRFs DUE
3.
Block Day – annotated article and
questions DUE
4.
Group B Binder Checks Friday – All notes
must be dated 9/9 – 9/20
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Thursday
We only have one more week until the end of
the quarter!!!
1.
What grades do you think you will be
getting in each of your classes for the 1
st
quarter?
Make a chart in your journal
2.
Have you done everything you can to get
the best grades possible? If not, what else
can you do (make-up a test, turn in
missing work, study for a test, attend
Learning Center/Study Hall/ Math Lab?)
Before you start your journal, grab a
grading half sheet, staple everything in
order, and turn in your Learning Styles
Essay packet
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2.
Block Day – TRFs DUE
3.
Block Day – annotated article and
questions DUE
4.
Group B Binder Checks Friday – All
notes must be dated 9/9 – 9/20
Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar
What Does This Mean?
What Does This Mean?
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~Socrates
What is a Socratic Seminar?
What is a Socratic Seminar?
•
A
dialogue
dialogue
where participants seek
deeper understanding of complex ideas
•
Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and
values in texts
•
Participants share different perspectives
The Difference Between
The Difference Between
Dialogue and Debate
Dialogue and Debate
Dialogue is…
Dialogue is…
Debate is…
Debate is…
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The Set-up
The Set-up
•
½ of the class sits in the inner circle and participates while
the other ½ of the class sits in the outer circle to observe
and record the participation of their partners.
•
After about 10-15 minutes, the roles are reversed and the
discussion continues.
Role of Leader
Role of Leader
1.
Moderate discussion.
2.
Help participants rephrase questions for clarity.
3.
Encourage participants to use the text to support
their responses.
Preparing for the Socratic
Preparing for the Socratic
Seminar
Seminar
1.
Read the text carefully.
2.
Highlight key ideas from the text.
3.
Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions.
4.
Make connections between the text and your life.
Write 3 questions related to the text, one at
each level:
◦
Level 1 – Right in the text
◦
Level 2 – Connecting ideas in the text
◦
Level 3 – Beyond the text – connect it to YOUR OWN
LIFE or EXPERIENCE
Make sure you write YOUR answers to your
questions
Make sure you give an explanation as to why
this is important in your life
During the Socratic Seminar
During the Socratic Seminar
(Inner Circle)
(Inner Circle)
1.
Participate. Participate. Participate.
2.
Refer to text to support your comments or
questions.
3.
Take turns speaking instead of raising hands.
4.
Discuss the text, not each other’s opinions.
5.
Speak clearly.
6.
Listen carefully.
7.
Use
Academic Language
Scripts for Socratic Seminars
as
needed
During the Socratic Seminar
During the Socratic Seminar
(Inner Circle)
(Inner Circle)
During the Socratic Seminar
During the Socratic Seminar
(Outer Circle)
(Outer Circle)
1.
Observe your partner.
2.
Record your observations.
After the Socratic Seminar
After the Socratic Seminar
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Reflect on the process.
Friday
Before your warm-up:
Before your warm-up:
Turn in stapled in the following order:
1.
Annotated article
2.
Questions
3.
Observation Form YOU filled out abut
your partner
Write the
ANSWERS/RESPONSES
in your WOW
Journals:
1.
How many questions did you ask during the
Socratic seminar?
2.
How many times did you comment or respond
to someone?
3.
Did you ask anyone else to participate in the
discussion?
4.
Did you have side conversations during the
discussion?
5.
Did you refer to the text during the discussion?
6.
Did you interrupt someone while they were
speaking?
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Pull out your
binder grade check
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Make sure you have:
All of your DATED notes – READY to show
Your completed agenda
All of your required materials
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Infinite Campus Check
#3
9/9-9/20
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Use your phones to look up your grades on Infinite
Campus
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Complete the packet and turn in to the basket before
the end of the class period
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Write 4 questions and a 5 sentence summary for your
Cornell notes from Tuesday and turn them in to the
class basket
Explore the concept of Socratic Seminars and the distinction between dialogue and debate in academic settings. Understand the importance of seeking deeper understanding and diverse perspectives, while respecting and collaborating with others for meaningful discussions.
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Assignments Due: 1. Block Day Learning Styles essay packet DUE 2. Block Day TRFs DUE 3. Block Day annotated article and questions DUE 4. Group B Binder Checks Friday All notes must be dated 9/9 9/20 Monday Sept 16, 2019 Today s Agenda: 1.Warm-up/ Journal Entries 2.Update Agenda 3.Pass back graded papers 4.Set up paper for Cornell Notes 5.Annotate Article 6.Write questions for Socratic Seminar Essential Question: How do I prepare for a Socratic Seminar? Objective: 1. I will annotate text and create questions for a Socratic Seminar.
Meet in the College and Career Center for AVID Class!!! Through the door in the back of the JSU (media center)
Heading First and Last name 9/17/19 AVID 5 or 6 EQ: What resources are available at the CHS College and Career Center?
College Poster and College Research worksheet Section 2 Binder check form put back in sheet protector 11) Tutorials 9/4-5 12) Infinite Campus Check #2 13) Tutorials 9/11-2 14) Infinite Campus Check #3 Portfolio College poster grade sheet Recycle AVID Section of Binder
What Does This Mean? The unexamined life is not worth living. ~Socrates
What is a Socratic Seminar? A dialogue where participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and values in texts Participants share different perspectives
The Difference Between Dialogue and Debate Dialogue is Debate is Collaborative About understanding Listening for deeper meaning Re-evaluating assumptions Keeping an open mind Oppositional About proving others wrong Listening for flaws Defending assumptions Close-minded About respecting all participants Exploring different possibilities Open-ended Demeaning others Having one right answer Seeking a conclusion
The Set-up of the class sits in the inner circle and participates while the other of the class sits in the outer circle to observe and record the participation of their partners. After about 10-15 minutes, the roles are reversed and the discussion continues.
Role of Leader 1. 2. 3. Moderate discussion. Help participants rephrase questions for clarity. Encourage participants to use the text to support their responses.
Preparing for the Socratic Seminar 1. 2. 3. 4. Read the text carefully. Highlight key ideas from the text. Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions. Make connections between the text and your life.
Highlight Circle key vocabulary ? - Put a question mark next to anything you do not understand ! - Put an exclamation point (A- ha!) to any NEW information something you did not know before reading the article Highlight important ideas
Heading First and last name Class/ Hour Date (9/17/19) EQ What resources are available at the Chandler College and Career Center?
Assignments Due: Block Day Learning Styles essay packet DUE 2. Block Day TRFs DUE 3. Block Day annotated article and questions DUE 4. Group B Binder Checks Friday All notes must be dated 9/9 9/20 1. Today s Agenda:Tuesday Sept 17, 2019 1. 1. Meet in College and Career Center Meet in College and Career Center Essential Question: Objective:
Wednesday/ Thursday
Before you start your journal, grab a grading half sheet, staple everything in order, and turn in your Learning Styles Essay packet We only have one more week until the end of the quarter!!! 1. What grades do you think you will be getting in each of your classes for the 1st quarter? Make a chart in your journal 2. Have you done everything you can to get the best grades possible? If not, what else can you do (make-up a test, turn in missing work, study for a test, attend Learning Center/Study Hall/ Math Lab?)
Assignments Due: Block Day Learning Styles essay packet DUE 2. Block Day TRFs DUE 3. Block Day annotated article and questions DUE 4. Group B Binder Checks Friday All notes must be dated 9/9 9/20 1. Wed/Thu Sept 18/19, 2019 Today s Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Tutorials 3.Socratic Seminar Essential Question: How can I use collaborative inquiry to improve my learning? Objective: I will refine my collaborative tutorial skills.
What Does This Mean? The unexamined life is not worth living. ~Socrates
What is a Socratic Seminar? A dialogue where participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and values in texts Participants share different perspectives
The Difference Between Dialogue and Debate Dialogue is Debate is Collaborative About understanding Listening for deeper meaning Re-evaluating assumptions Keeping an open mind Oppositional About proving others wrong Listening for flaws Defending assumptions Close-minded About respecting all participants Exploring different possibilities Open-ended Demeaning others Having one right answer Seeking a conclusion
The Set-up of the class sits in the inner circle and participates while the other of the class sits in the outer circle to observe and record the participation of their partners. After about 10-15 minutes, the roles are reversed and the discussion continues.
Role of Leader 1. 2. 3. Moderate discussion. Help participants rephrase questions for clarity. Encourage participants to use the text to support their responses.
Preparing for the Socratic Seminar 1. 2. 3. 4. Read the text carefully. Highlight key ideas from the text. Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions. Make connections between the text and your life.
Write 3 questions related to the text, one at each level: Level 1 Right in the text Level 2 Connecting ideas in the text Level 3 Beyond the text connect it to YOUR OWN LIFE or EXPERIENCE Make sure you write YOUR answers to your questions Make sure you give an explanation as to why this is important in your life
During the Socratic Seminar (Inner Circle) 1. 2. Participate. Participate. Participate. Refer to text to support your comments or questions. Take turns speaking instead of raising hands. Discuss the text, not each other s opinions. Speak clearly. Listen carefully. Use Academic Language Scripts for Socratic Seminars asneeded 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
During the Socratic Seminar (Inner Circle)
During the Socratic Seminar (Outer Circle) 1. 2. Observe your partner. Record your observations.
After the Socratic Seminar Reflect on the process.
Before your warm-up: Turn in stapled in the following order: 1. Annotated article 2. Questions 3. Observation Form YOU filled out abut your partner
Write the ANSWERS/RESPONSES in your WOW Journals: 1. How many questions did you ask during the Socratic seminar? 2. How many times did you comment or respond to someone? 3. Did you ask anyone else to participate in the discussion? 4. Did you have side conversations during the discussion? 5. Did you refer to the text during the discussion? 6. Did you interrupt someone while they were speaking?
Assignments Due: Friday Sept 20, 2019 1.Group B Binder Checks Friday All notes must be dated 9/9 9/20 Today s Agenda: 1. Warm-up 2. Binder Check/ Infinite Campus Check Essential Question: How can I stay organized? Objective: I will have my binder and notes checked every 2 weeks.
Group B B: Pull out your binder grade check protector Make sure you have: All of your DATED notes READY to show Your completed agenda All of your required materials Group A A: Infinite Campus Check #3 Use your phones to look up your grades on Infinite Campus Complete the packet and turn in to the basket before the end of the class period Group A & B: Write 4 questions and a 5 sentence summary for your Cornell notes from Tuesday and turn them in to the class basket binder grade check form from the sheet #3 9/9-9/20
