Original PromptCan I get a guided organizer that prepares my 8th graders for a Socratic Seminar? I already have question stems for them to pick from, so they need blank places to write these (4) and a space where they can write down concrete details from the text that may support or relate to each question. I would like a 2-column journal at the beginning, after the warm-up, labeled "dos and don'ts" (they will be watching a video that reviews this). I want the warm-up to be based on the quote, "Smart people do...
This resource is designed to enhance students' skills in academic discourse through a structured Socratic Seminar format. The learning objective focuses on equipping students to create evidence-based discussion questions, engage in respectful discourse, and assess peer contributions with textual evidence. The resource includes an analysis of a motivational quote emphasizing the importance of asking quality questions, as well as guidelines for maintaining decorum during discussions. It provides dos and don’ts for participating in a seminar, along with various respectful response starters to encourage thoughtful engagement. Students are prompted to develop four strong discussion questions supported by textual evidence and to observe peers, tracking their use of textual support and respectful language during the seminar. Finally, an exit ticket activity allows students to reflect on the seminar's insights and set goals for future discussions.