1. SOCRATIC SEMINAR

3. WHAT IS A “SOCRATIC SEMINAR?” The Socratic seminar is a formal discussion, based on a text, in which the leader asks open-ended questions. Within the context of the discussion, students listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of others. They learn to work cooperatively and to question intelligently and civilly. (Israel, 89)

4. STUDENT-FRIENDLY DEFINITION  Discussion about a topic  Formal and organized (rules and steps)  Listening and responding to questions  Being polite

5. GOALS: To engage in dialogue, not debate, about abstract concepts To be able to disagree politely with one another To reason collectively and build on each other's ideas To refine your abstract thinking and logical reasoning To analyze a group discussion https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/using- socratic-seminars-in-classroom

6. Politeness (please mark if they aren’t) Defends a point Speaks Introduces new question/point Checklist for Socratic Circle Name________________________ Partner’s Name________________________ Use check marks to show your partner’s activity.