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Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar
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Socratic Seminar
The goal of a Socratic seminar is for students to help one another
understand the ideas and issues reflected in a specific text. You are
responsible for facilitating a discussion, clarifying meanings, and creating a
deeper understanding of the ideas.
Below are the expectations for a Socratic Seminar:
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Sentence Starters
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I agree with _______ because
__________.
I disagree with ____ because
__________.
My idea is related to ______s
idea.
What do you mean by
Questions
trying to say?
What does this word/phrase
mean?
Do you have the evidence to
support your idea?
_______________?
enunciation, voice)
Did you provide thorough reflection after a Socratic Seminar?