Day 1
Monday 12/15/14 (p3, p4) & Tuesday 12/16/14 (p7)
Essential Question: What elements contribute to a successful Socratic Seminar?CCSS.SL.9-10.1.A Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
1. Do Now: Journal #24: What would make your Socratic Seminar a success - think about preparation, text selection and the people in the class who could help . . .
2. Activities:
a. Prepare for Socratic Seminar together, with a partner, then on your own
1. Read pp. 157-159 together for Appeals to P/E/L, Evidence, Fallacies
2. Hot Dog Fold - Name/Date/Per. - Label w/ TAG
3. 3 Opening/5 Guiding/3 Closing
4. 1-3 each of Appeals to P/E/L, Evidence, Fallacies
3. Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now. List one thing you can do to have a successful Soc. Sem.a. Prepare for Socratic Seminar together, with a partner, then on your own
1. Read pp. 157-159 together for Appeals to P/E/L, Evidence, Fallacies
2. Hot Dog Fold - Name/Date/Per. - Label w/ TAG
3. 3 Opening/5 Guiding/3 Closing
4. 1-3 each of Appeals to P/E/L, Evidence, Fallacies
HW: Independent Reading Due Next Class
Day 2
Tuesday 12/16/14 (p3) & Wednesday 12/17/14 (p4, p7)
Essential Question: How do we propel and sustain conversations?
CCSS.SL.9-10.1.C -Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
1. Do Now: Journal #25: List 3 of the questions you already prepared for the Soc. Sem. and answer them here
2. Activities:
a. Independent Reading Dueb. Prepare more answers for possible Soc. Sem. questions
c. Socratic Seminar with your partner and an assigned partnership = 4 speakers + "Hot Seat"
3. Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now. List one more thing you can do to have a successful Soc. Sem.
Day 3
Thursday 12/18/14 (p3) & Friday 12/19/14 (p4, p7)
Essential Question: How do we converse politely and thoughtfully?
CCSS.SL.9-10.1.D -Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
1. Do Now: Journal #26: What are your plans for the Winter Break?
2. Activities:
a. Journal Check (peer 1st then teacher) and Book Check
b. Socratic Seminar with randomly drawn participants
3. Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now and answer: What did you learn about yourself from doing the Soc. Sem.?
HW: Have your new Independent Reading Book upon return from Winter Break. Product will be due in class on Day 3 of Week 7.
a. Journal Check (peer 1st then teacher) and Book Check
b. Socratic Seminar with randomly drawn participants
3. Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now and answer: What did you learn about yourself from doing the Soc. Sem.?
HW: Have your new Independent Reading Book upon return from Winter Break. Product will be due in class on Day 3 of Week 7.
