Introduction to Socratic Seminar

1.

Do Now

"Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason."  

Question: What does "rational" mean?

2.

I Do

Introduction to Socratic Seminar

A.

Ask questions 

to assess what students know about the skill.

New
1.  What do you know about ...?

2. Predict how you might use "Persuasive Language"

3. Where have you used it before?
Experienced
1.  What are the steps to this skill?
2.  Why is this strategy useful?
3.  How does it help you?
4.  How do you use this strategy in other classes?

• Students answer individually or in pairs/small groups.
• Students use the skill with little to no guidance in order to assess what they know.
• Students explain each step either verbally or in writing.

B.

Go over the instructions and explain the activity

2.

We Do

1. Select source material from Jackie Robinson bio.
2. Practice introducing the source. Provide the author's name, the source title, and source information.
3. Provide a citation.

3.

You Do

a.Read the text.

Expectations

• Number all paragraphs.
• Circle the key terms.
• Underline the claims and/or essential information.
• Share your markings with others in the classroom

b.Talk in groups about the information recorded in your graphic organizers share work with the whole class.    

Expectations                                              

• Introduce the author and the source.
• Provide details about the author or source.
• Introduce source material correctly and accurately.
• Include a citation, giving proper credit.                                                                              

b.

Students create their own summary frames based on the text.
c.
Students build an argument for more diversity 
in Major League Baseball or High School Baseball