March 5, 2014
APUSH: World War I
Socratic Seminar
Essential Question: Was the United States justified in entering World
War I? What are viable alternatives to war?
SWBAT… discuss the causes of World War I and the changes
experienced in the United States as a result
Warm-Up: Look at the document provided. As you read, annotate the
document and then answer the questions below. Be prepared to
share.
HW: Test Corrections (1/2 credit), Storyboard- 4 major events leading
up to World War I (http://www.thomhalls.com/storyboard_form.pdf)
APUSH: World War I
Socratic Seminar
You will be divided into 2 groups. Each group is assigned a
leader and every other student will be assigned a partner.
1. In your groups, choose a partner (except for the leader). You
will track this person’s comments throughout the discussion.
2. Review your notes on World War I. You will have three minutes
to do this.
3. The group leader will introduce a question. The group will
have three minutes to discuss each question. To receive a 75 on
this assignment, you must participate 5 times.
4. At the end of the discussion, you will complete your grading
sheet, personal reflection and write a one paragraph summary of
the discussion (on LL).
APUSH: World War I
Socratic Seminar
The leader will be responsible for:
1. Keeping you on track to finish all of the questions
(approximately 3 minutes per questions).
2. Keeping track of who raises his/her hand to participate. The
leader will call on the next person that appears on the list (make
sure to write down your comment or question).
You are responsible for:
1. Being polite! Wait your turn, stay on topic, provide evidence
and support.
2. Tracking your partner.
3. Remaining engaged in the conversation. You need to
participate a minimum of 5 times to receive a 75%.
APUSH: World War I
Socratic Seminar
Exit Activities:
1. You must complete the tracking sheet for your partner.
2. You must grade your own participation.
3. On loose leaf, write one paragraph describing what you
discussed, learned and what you still have questions about.
HW: Test corrections, Storyboard