Objective: I can speak or write to share evidence and to build on or push against the ideas of my peers.
BW: View the video about Socratic Circles and identify 3 challenges and write them in the big space on your worksheet.
Activities:
- Read the portion of the worksheet that lists “strengths” or ideal behaviors for a Socratic Circle.
- Complete your list of 3 challenges.
- Share Out: At the T-Chart on the board, teacher will list challenges in the left column and enlist students to share possible supports.
- Each student will write his/her position statement along with a reason or two atop the worksheet.
- Mentors meet coaches: Pairs will discuss their positions/reasons.
- Begin discussion: Remember, it’s a conversation, not necessarily a debate.
- Halftime: Mentor/Coaches share questions and strategies.
- Each student will complete the portion about whether or not today’s activity affected his/her position.
- Share Out: Did anyone waver or even change your position? Why or why not?
- Complete the next two steps of the worksheet by rereading the “strengths” or ideal behaviors that were checked off and assess whether or not activity was effective in a short paragraph.
- Reminder: Mr. Sapienza is available along with Mr. Opferman for make-up work regarding Monday’s rhetorical analysis today, Thursday, and Friday after school. Provide a heads-up if you plan to attend.