Socratic Seminar on Justice Themes in Literature

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Socratic seminar based on the novels march by John lewis and the hate u give by angie Thomas

This resource outlines a Socratic seminar focused on the texts 'March' by John Lewis and 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas. The seminar aims to engage students in a discussion that emphasizes respectful dialogue, active listening, and textual evidence to explore themes of justice, identity, activism, and systemic injustice. It includes prompts for students to reflect on key events and characters relating to justice, connections between historical and modern struggles for justice, and questions about activism and identity. The resource provides essential questions, a structured format for evidence collection, and ways to practice accountable talk. It equips students with tools to synthesize their thoughts and prepare for discussions about the portrayal of social justice movements across different eras through the lens of the two texts.