Socratic Seminar Preparation Sheet

Before the Socratic Seminar, I have:

Developed 3 open ended discussion questions.
Flagged evidence in my text(s) I want to discuss.

An open ended question is a question that can be discussed. My 3

discussion questions are:

1.
2.
3.
Evidence I want to discuss during the seminar are:

1.
2.
3.

Socratic Seminar Dialogue Sheet

During the discussion, you need to pay close attention to what your
classmates are saying. Fill out the chart below as you observe the Socratic
Seminar.
Student

Refer to text(s)

Code
Response

Point Made

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Coding Observation:
T: Used text evidence to support claim
C: Makes connection of idea and text

A: Analyzed evidence logically

B: Build off others idea

Socratic Seminar Evaluation

Did you... (check all that apply)
Prepare for the Socratic Seminar?
o Provide evidence:

Participate in the inner circle discussion?

o Provide evidence:

Participate in the outer circle observation?

o Provide evidence:

Gather information for your opinion extended response?

o Provide evidence:

How did the Socratic Seminar help you understand the issue or
text more deeply?