Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Socratic Seminar

January 25, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

EQ: Express your own ideas and respond to others regarding the themes of Beowulf.

Starter: 

Find a partner and provide feedback on the questions, making sure they are open-ended.

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Hero
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give an example of a modern day hero.

Activity: 

1.  Socratic Seminar

Topics:
Analyze the themes of Beowulf and connect them to life today.
AND
Identify and analyze the traits that make up a hero.




Closure: 

Reflection

Write a five sentence reflection based on the seminar.
Consider your overall participation, level of questioning, focus, connection, quality, etc.


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