Preparing for a Socratic Seminar

Goal: Understand the difference between open and closed questions. Write open ended questions about articles we have read in this unit.

Agenda: 
Read
Finish documentary (periods 1-3-5)
Review articles and write questions
Socratic Seminar prep

Open questions: 

• A socratic seminar needs an open question, something worth discussing and something with more than one possible perspectives. Today you'll write some open questions related to our current readings. 
• (Closed questions have simple answers and generally don't promote discussion.)

Socratic Seminar Preparation:

• On Friday we are going to have a Socratic Seminar discussion based on the readings in this unit. 
• To prepare for that you will be looking closely at the articles we have read and creating questions that will guide our discussion. 
• You will prepare answers based on our readings/viewings and your own perspective. 
• I have your preparation doc for you on paper. If you would prefer a digital version you can make a copy HERE.
• Your preparation doc is due on Thursday.  Print it or prepare using a paper copy from me. 

Reminders: 

Keep reading. You need a non-fiction article to pair with book #10. (It should already be a link in your English Journal. If it is not find one today.)