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aCTIvITy 2.6
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Questioning Society
my Notes
8. You will next participate in a Socratic Seminar. During the Seminar:
• Challenge yourself to build on others’ ideas by asking questions in response to a statement or question. To do this effectively, you will have to listen to comprehend and evaluate.
• Work to transition between ideas to maintain coherence throughout the discussion.
• Work to achieve a balance between speaking and listening within a group. Make sure everyone has a chance to speak, and allow quiet time during the discussion so people have a chance to formulate a thoughtful response.
• Have you heard the expression: “Be a frog, not a hog or a log”? What do you think that means? Set two specific and attainable goals for the discussion:
Speaking Goal:
Listening Goal:
Oral Discussion sentence starters:
• I agree with your idea relating to . . . , but it is also important to consider . . .
• I disagree with your idea about . . . , and would like to point out . . .
• You made a point about the concept of . . . How are you defining that?
• On page ___, (a specific character) says . . . I agree/disagree with this because . . .
• On page ___, (a specific character) says . . . This is important because . . .
• On page ____, we learn . . . , so would you please explain your last point about . . . ?
• Add your own:
9. Engage in the Socratic Seminar.
• When you are in the inner circle, you will need your work relating to rules and laws, a pen or pencil, and the novel.
• When you are in the outer circle, you will need a pen or pencil and the note- taking sheet on the next page.
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Introducing the Strategy: Fishbowl
Fishbowl is a speaking and listening strategy that divides a large group into an inner and an outer circle. Students in the inner circle model appropriate discussion techniques as they discuss ideas, while students in the outer circle listen to comprehend ideas and evaluate the discussion process. During a discussion, students have the opportunity to experience both circles.
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