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6. Think about the way of life in this society. Which rules and/or laws do you completely disagree with? Take notes below to prepare for a collaborative discussion based on this topic.
State the rule or law (paraphrase or directly quote).
Analyze: Underlying Value
Evaluate:
State why you disagree with the rule or law and then form a thoughtful Level 3 question to spark a meaningful conversation with your peers.
1.
page(s): ___
Response:
Level 3 Question:
2.
page(s): ___
Response:
Level 3 Question:
3.
page(s): ___
Response:
Level 3 Question:
7. Continue to add to your personal vocabulary list. Identify, record, and define (in context) at least five new words.
aCademIC voCabUlary
Introducing the Strategy: Socratic Seminar
A Socratic Seminar is a type of collaborative discussion designed to explore a complex question, topic, or text. Participants engage in meaningful dialogue by asking one another questions and using textual evidence
to support responses. The goal is for participants to arrive at a deeper understanding of a concept or idea by the end of the discussion. A Socratic Seminar is not a debate.
The word Socratic is an
adjective formed from the name
of the philosopher Socrates,
who was famous for using the
question-and-answer method in
his search for truth and wisdom.
A seminar is a term used to
describe a small group of
students engaged in intensive
study.
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