Be ready to check 90 seconds after the bell. Do it Now Get handouts Begin Caught Ya #49 Be ready to check 90 seconds after the bell.

Caught Ya Corrections #49 When Harold, jaunty in his good slacks, and chubby Gnarly arrived at Belinda’s parents’ house, the party was already in full swing.

Essay Rubric Use this rubric as a tool to self-evaluate Calculate the grade you think you deserve Make edits and revisions to improve your score Turn in your final copy ~ typed/blue or black ink on Monday This is a TEST grade #writetoexplain #yourwordsmatter

The essay In a nut shell… Introduction – Grab the reader’s attention; give background. Restate the prompt Body paragraph 1: what was the focus of the author? This will be your Topic Sentence. Support that statement with evidence. Most importantly explain how the evidence supports your TS. Body paragraph 2: what was the focus of the author? This will be your Topic Sentence. Support that statement with evidence. Most importantly explain how the evidence supports your TS. Conclusion

You have been set up for success… Your should be nodding now! There are a couple of sample introductions on the board. You many not copy but rather use as inspiration.

Socratic Seminar

The Vision Socrates believed that enabling students to think for themselves was more important than filling their heads with “right answers.”

The Formation Inner Circle are speakers, referring to the text in their dialogue. Everyone gets a chance to speak. Thoughtful dialogue Outer Circle are wingmen, observing and taking notes on handout. OC does not speak.

The Format Team A and Team B will each get 22 minutes on the inner circle, and 22 minutes on the outer circle. Team A has one set of 5 questions, and Team B has a different set of 5 different questions.

THE FORMAT When you are on the inner circle, you are discussing the 5 questions. You may contribute to the discussion 5-8 times; no more, no less. When you are on the outer circle, you are silently working on your 3 outer circle questions.

What are we discussing? “Flesh and Blood So Cheap” (text 1) pg. 266 “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire” (text 2) pg. 275

The Vision Participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas through rigorously thoughtful dialogue, rather than by memorizing bits of information.

What are Socratic Seminars? An effective Socratic Seminar creates dialogue with text based discussions.

Discussion & Dialogue Discussion in the dictionary is "a close examination of a subject with interchange of opinions, sometimes using argument, in an effort to reach an agreement.

Effective groups need to use both dialogue and discussion Discussion & Dialogue Dialogue is "an interchange of ideas especially when open and frank and seeking mutual understanding." It is a collective inquiry in which we suspend opinions, share openly, and think creatively about difficult issues. Effective groups need to use both dialogue and discussion

Dialogue is NOT Debate!

Debate vs. dialogue Debate... Dialogue... defends thinking to show that it is right expects others’ reflections will improve their own thinking calls for investing in one’s beliefs is temporarily suspending one’s beliefs searches for weaknesses searches for strengths rebuts contrary positions and may devalue others respects others and seeks not to alienate assumes a single right answer assumes that cooperation can lead to greater understanding demands a conclusion remains open-ended

Four Elements An effective seminar consists of four interdependent elements: 1. the text being considered 2. the questions raised 3. the seminar leader (Ms. Grissom) 4. the participants

Share responsibility for the quality of the seminar. The Participants Share responsibility for the quality of the seminar. Most effective when participants: study the text closely and prepare in advance listen actively

Most effective when participants: The Participants Most effective when participants: share their ideas and questions in response to others search for evidence in the text to support their ideas

Socratic Seminar: The students’ responsibilities • Being prepared for the seminar • Directing the flow of the discussion within the seminar • Determining the meaning of the seminar • Constructing their own analysis of the seminar • Utilizing critical thinking, listening, and communicating skills • Respecting and honoring the opinions and voices of all other participants

Let’s Review the materials Group A – Questions Group B – Questions Outer Circle Questions Exit Ticket

An opening question has many correct answers. The Question An opening question has many correct answers.

Tips Respond to the opening question Examine the text to support your answer “I agree with… but would like to add…” “I disagree with…because…” “I am confused by… ANALYZE! Do not just summarize the text.

The rules Do not raise your hand during discussion. Do not interrupt another person. Begin speaking when he or she has finished. Be respectful of all participants’ opinions. Don’t direct your comments to the teacher– direct comments to your group. Support your opinions with evidence from the text. Use all of your “talking chips.” Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Remember... there’s no one “RIGHT ANSWER.”

Reflect –Exit Ticket Reflect on the process and individual performance by completing the exit ticket. Be Honest with yourself. Your grade has already been calculated.