AP Language and Composition
“Nature”
Socratic Seminar
Name:__________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Period: ______
“Nature” Socratic Seminar Preparation
Write one WORLD CONNECTION questions. These questions connect the
text to our world/lives today. These questions do not require “correct”
answers. These questions bring people into the discussion.
World Connection
Write two CLOSE-ENDED questions. These questions have a “correct”
answer. These help to clarify confusing parts of the text and ensure everyone
understands the basics before digging deeper.
Question 2
Question 3
Write FOUR ANALYSIS questions. These will question how/why Emerson
chose to compose his text.
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
AP Language and Composition
“Nature”
Socratic Seminar
Find three quotes that SUPPORT answer any of the above questions.
Quote 1
Quote 2
Quote 3
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Find three quotes that you’d like to ARGUE AGAINST
Quote 1
Quote 2
Quote 3
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AP Language and Composition
“Nature”
Socratic Seminar
Find three quotes that you find INTERESTING or CONFUSING
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Quote 3
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Socratic Seminar Makeup Assignment
If you missed our class discussion, which was worth 50 points, please
complete the following assignment by __________________________
to receive credit for the discussion.
Fill out the pre-discussion worksheet. Then choose one good discussion
question (it must be open-ended, and not a comprehension-level
question). Then write a 500 word reflection about what you think a
possible answer/interpretation could be. This reflection must be typed,
MLA format, and it must include at least two textual references that
support your analysis. This must be your own work; I will not accept
any responses that are borrowed (even partially) from another source,
like SparkNotes.
*You must submit your make-up assignment via
Schoology!
AP Language and Composition
“Nature”
Socratic Seminar
Name: ___________________________ Date: ______ Period: ___
After Socratic Seminar: Reflection
Directions: Answer the following questions. Utilize your strong AP
Lang syntactical skills.
1. What is one point someone else made that is memorable to you? Why is
it memorable? Who said it and what did they say?
2. How many times do you think you participated by asking a question?
3. How many times do you think you participated by providing a comment
or response?
4. Overall, how do you feel about the seminar?
5. Overall, how do you feel about your performance in the seminar?