AC SOCIAL STUDIES SOCRATIC SEMINAR The 4 Elements

The 4 Elements of A Socratic Seminar • Dialogue vs. Debate • Mrs. Nair’s

• Questions -are open-ended (no right/wrong answers) Core-specific and text-based Closing-ties together new

• Each participant is expected to come to class prepared to discuss the

MRS. NAIR’S EXPECTATIONS Refrain from … • Making sidebar conversations • Interrupting • Irrelevant

Debrief, Reflection, Evaluation In order to encourage you to think about all of the

PALESTINE AND ISRAELI CONFLICT SOCRATIC SEMINAR PROMPT • What must change for peace to

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AC SOCIAL STUDIES SOCRATIC SEMINAR

The 4 Elements of A Socratic Seminar • Dialogue vs. Debate • Mrs. Nair’s Expectations • Rules of Engagement • Debrief/Reflection/Evaluation

INNER OUTER CIRCLE SEATING

TRIAD SEATING

• Questions -are open-ended (no right/wrong answers) Core-specific and text-based Closing-ties together new understanding of the text. • Participants- come prepared, listen actively, respond respectfully, reflect thoroughly to indicate understanding.

DIALOGUE VS. DEBATE

• Each participant is expected to come to class prepared to discuss the topic at hand. Rules of Engagement • Each participant in the inner circle is expected to speak at least two times during the discussion (this is a grade).

MRS. NAIR’S EXPECTATIONS Refrain from … • Making sidebar conversations • Interrupting • Irrelevant anecdotes • Immature behaviors. Make sure to… • Address the statement, Not the person • Respect your peer’s individual beliefs.

Debrief, Reflection, Evaluation In order to encourage you to think about all of the points your peers made during the discussion, you will be asked to complete a reflection as your EXIT slip.

EXAMPLE QUESTION S

PALESTINE AND ISRAELI CONFLICT SOCRATIC SEMINAR PROMPT • What must change for peace to prosper in the region?