READ THROUGH THE OUTLINE FIRST. THEN….
 HI-LITE KEY WORDS/IDEAS FROM TEXT
 IN THE LEFT HAND COLUMN (In complete
sentences) write:
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Three comments
Two reminders
Three questions
Three pictures or memory devices
 Complete the “Summary” section
 Answer “Reflection Questions” 1-4
Get Out your “Pink History Packet and
your “Blue History Outline” Now Please!
You will use these notes for an informal
script for our Socratic Seminar
discussion today and turn in for
points!
RH.9 Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several
primary and secondary sources. (Discussion Prep-Analysis of documents
(DBQ)-rubric attached)
SS 62. Propose, compare, and judge multiple responses, alternatives, or
solutions to issues or problems; then reach an informed, defensible,
supported conclusion. (Discussion-rubric attached)
SS 63. Engage in informed and respectful deliberation and discussion of
issues, events, and ideas. (Discussion-rubric attached)
Rubric for Socratic Seminar:
EXCEEDING
5
Your Critical
thinking answers
are detailed,
clear and
accurate with
specific
supporting
details in
complete
sentences. You
contributed to
the discussion
extensively
PROFICIENT
4
Your Critical
thinking answers
are clear and
accurate with
supporting details
in complete
sentences. You
contributed to the
discussion.
PROGRESSING
3
EMERGING
2
INSUFFICIENT
1
Your Critical
thinking answers
are clear with few
supporting details.
You minimally
contributed to the
discussion.
Your critical
thinking answers
may not be correct
or fail to address
the question. You
did not contribute
to the discussion.
There may be
limited or no
summary. Not
prepared for the
discussion
Socratic Seminar Ground Rules
1.Everyone will switch into an “inner circle”
seat.
2.Only students in the inner circle can
speak/debate at first.
3.You must RAISE YOUR HAND to speak- I will
call on you.
4.Teacher (Mr. Kirby) is not allowed to interject
personal opinion on subject
5.No blurting-no interrupting.
6.SERIOUS TONE- NO PUT DOWNS
7.You must fill out your scorecard completely
while in the outer circle.
Socratic Seminar Questions: Round 1
1. In your opinion, what is the most important reason
for studying history? Please cite specific examples
from the two documents you were given in class.
2. Explain the meaning behind this quote, give your
opinion of it and try to give an example from
history:
“Those who cannot remember the past are
condemned to repeat it… A country without a memory
is a country of madmen!”
-George Santayana
Socratic Seminar Questions: Round 2
1. In your opinion, what is the most important reason
for studying history? Please cite specific examples
from the two documents you were given in class.
2. Explain the meaning behind this quote, give your
opinion of it and try to give an example from
history:
“We learn from history that we learn nothing from
history.”
-George Bernard Shaw
Socratic Seminar Questions: Round 3
1. In your opinion, what is the most important reason
for studying history? Please cite specific examples
from the two documents you were given in class.
2. Explain the meaning behind this quote, give your
opinion of it and try to give an example from
history:
“History must be written of, by and for the survivors.”
-Anonymous
Socratic Seminar Questions: Round 4
1. Think of a class or an activity that enjoyed from
your schooling that focused on history. Explain the
class or activity and why you liked it.
1. Think of a history class or social studies class you
did not like. Explain what you did that made it
unappealing or uneventful to you.
Rubric for Socratic Seminar:
EXCEEDING
5
Your Critical
thinking answers
are detailed,
clear and
accurate with
specific
supporting
details in
complete
sentences. You
contributed to
the discussion
extensively
PROFICIENT
4
Your Critical
thinking answers
are clear and
accurate with
supporting details
in complete
sentences. You
contributed to the
discussion.
PROGRESSING
3
EMERGING
2
INSUFFICIENT
1
Your Critical
thinking answers
are clear with few
supporting details.
You minimally
contributed to the
discussion.
Your critical
thinking answers
may not be correct
or fail to address
the question. You
did not contribute
to the discussion.
There may be
limited or no
summary. Not
prepared for the
discussion