New to the socratic seminar format? Check out a resource that not only provides the rationale for the procedure and step-by-step directions, but also provides a list of suggested topics, rules and model statements.

Concepts

socratic discussion, discussion skills, preparing for discussions

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create and display a poster of the rules for socratic discussions
• Model for class members how to craft open-ended questions
• Preview the model socratic seminar videos available online to determine if any are appropriate to your learning situation

Classroom Considerations

• The resource assumes that class members are new to the socratic seminar format 

Pros

• The packet includes a list of suggested texts and exit tickets

Cons

• None