Monday
Mentor teacher ½
Sheet DUE
1.
Please write a
minimum of
THREE
sentences
about the
following
quote:
Assignments Due:
Monday
Today’s Agenda:
Sept 12, 2016
1. Warm-up
2. Write thank you letters to Mrs.
Nelson
3. Annotate Text for Socratic
Seminar
1.MONDAY - Mentor ½ Sheet - 20 points
2.TUESDAY – Thank you letters AND
annotated text DUE
3.BLOCK DAY - TRF’s DUE
4.BLOCK DAY - Next Binder Check –
Notes much be dated from 9/6 – 9/15
5.FRIDAY – SIGNED Weekly Check-in
Week 2
Essential Question:
How do I prepare to participate
in a Socratic Seminar?
Objective:
I will annotate the text and
prepare questions for a Socratic
Seminar.
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Use the friendly letter format included in your
portfolio – you do NOT have to include your
address
Your letter must be a MINIMUM of 3 paragraphs
Each paragraph must be a MINIMUM of 3
sentences
◦ Paragraph 1 – Thank Mrs. Nelson for giving her time to
speak to the class
◦ Paragraph 2 – Summarize the main ideas that you took
from her presentation
◦ Paragraph 3 – Explain how to plan to use her advice to
help you be successful
You will have 20 minutes of class time to write
your letter. If you do not finish in class, IT IS
HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW!!!
Socratic Seminar
What Does This Mean?
“The unexamined life
is not worth living.”
~Socrates
What is a Socratic Seminar?
• A dialogue where participants seek
deeper understanding of complex ideas
• Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and
values in texts
• Participants share different perspectives
The Difference Between
Dialogue and Debate
Dialogue is…
Debate is…
Collaborative
Oppositional
About understanding
About proving others wrong
Listening for deeper meaning
Listening for flaws
Re-evaluating assumptions
Defending assumptions
Keeping an open mind
Close-minded
About respecting all participants
Demeaning others
Exploring different possibilities
Having one right answer
Open-ended
Seeking a conclusion
The Set-up
• ½ of the class sits in the inner circle and participates while
the other ½ of the class sits in the outer circle to observe
and record the participation of their partners.
• After about 10-15 minutes, the roles are reversed and the
discussion continues.
Role of Leader
1.
2.
3.
Moderate discussion.
Help participants rephrase questions for clarity.
Encourage participants to use the text to support
their responses.
Preparing for the Socratic
Seminar
1.
2.
3.
4.
Read the text carefully.
Highlight key ideas from the text.
Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions.
Make connections between the text and your life.
During the Socratic Seminar
(Inner Circle)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Participate. Participate. Participate.
Refer to text to support your comments or
questions.
Take turns speaking instead of raising hands.
Discuss the text, not each other’s opinions.
Speak clearly.
Listen carefully.
Use Academic Language
Scripts for Socratic Seminars
as needed
During the Socratic Seminar
(Inner Circle)
During the Socratic Seminar
(Outer Circle)
1.
2.
Observe your partner.
Record your observations.
After the Socratic Seminar
•
Reflect on the process.
After the Socratic Seminar
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cut on the dotted line.
Give the completed Socratic Seminar Observation
form to your partner.
Staple your Socratic Seminar Questions to the
Socratic Seminar Observation form filled out by
your partner.
Turn in the two stapled documents to your teacher.
 Highlight
important ideas
 Circle key vocabulary
 Put a question mark next to
anything you do not understand
 Put an exclamation point to any
NEW information – something you
did not know before reading the
article
Tuesday
Annotated Text and
3 questions DUE
1.
Please write a
minimum of
THREE
sentences
about the
following
quote:
Assignments Due:
Tuesday
Today’s Agenda:
Sept 13, 2016
1. Warm-up
2. Socratic Seminar
1. TUESDAY – Thank you letters AND
annotated text DUE
2. BLOCK DAY - TRF’s DUE
3. BLOCK DAY - Next Binder Check –
Notes much be dated from 9/6 – 9/15
4. FRIDAY – SIGNED Weekly Check-in
Week 2
Essential Question:
How can I process information
through collaboration?
Objective:
I will actively participate in a
Socratic Seminar.
During the Socratic Seminar
(Inner Circle)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Participate. Participate. Participate.
Refer to text to support your comments or
questions.
Take turns speaking instead of raising hands.
Discuss the text, not each other’s opinions.
Speak clearly.
Listen carefully.
Use Academic Language
Scripts for Socratic Seminars
as needed
During the Socratic Seminar
(Inner Circle)
During the Socratic Seminar
(Outer Circle)
1.
2.
Observe your partner.
Record your observations.
After the Socratic Seminar
•
Reflect on the process.
After the Socratic Seminar
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cut on the dotted line.
Give the completed Socratic Seminar Observation
form to your partner.
Staple your Socratic Seminar Questions to the
Socratic Seminar Observation form filled out by
your partner.
Turn in the two stapled documents to your teacher.
Wednesday/
Thursday
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How many questions did you ask during
the Socratic seminar?
How many times did you comment or
respond to someone?
Did you ask anyone else to participate in
the discussion?
Did you have side conversations during
the discussion?
Did you refer to the text during the
discussion?
Did you interrupt someone while they
were speaking?
Assignments Due:
Today’s Agenda:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wed/Thu
Sept 14/15, 2016
1. TRF forms DUE TODAY
2. Binder Checks TODAY
Warm-up
Pass back graded papers
Binder Checks
Tutorials
Essential Question:
How can I collaborate with my
classmates to improve my
learning?
Objective:
I will actively participate in a
tutorial.
Tutorials from 9/6 - # 8 in the AVID
section of your BINDER
 Binder Check Grade forms – back in
the SHEET PROTECTOR IN YOUR
BINDER
 GPA #1 form – behind the GOALS
section of your PORTFOLIO
 All other graded papers can be
recycled
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Meet with your 4:00 partner
 Pull out your binder grade check form
from the sheet protector and
exchange with your partner
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Fill in the date
(9/15)
◦ Regular Cornell Notes:
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
◦ Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
◦ Learning Log
 Heading – ½ point
 Essential Question – ½ point
 Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points
◦ Regular Cornell Notes:
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
◦ Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
◦ Learning Log
 Heading – ½ point
 Essential Question – ½ point
 Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points
◦ Regular Cornell Notes:
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
◦ Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
◦ Learning Log
 Heading – ½ point
 Essential Question – ½ point
 Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points
◦ Regular Cornell Notes:
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
◦ Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
◦ Learning Log
 Heading – ½ point
 Essential Question – ½ point
 Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points
◦ Regular Cornell Notes:
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the left – 1 point
Notes – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
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Heading – 1point
Essential Question – 1 point
Questions on the half sheet – 1 point
Notes attached – 1 point
Summary – 1 point
◦ Cornell half sheet attached to class worksheet:
◦ Learning Log
 Heading – ½ point
 Essential Question – ½ point
 Minimum of 8 sentences – ½ a point each for 4 points
 Check
the weeks of 9/6 – 9/15
 There should be something
written in EVERY square
 For every blank square, take
away 1 point
 For
every loose paper in their
binder not in the proper class
section take off 1 point
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Take off 1 point each if they are missing any
of the following materials in their pencil
pouch:
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◦
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2 pencils
2 pens
2 highlighters
USB drive
Notebook/filler paper
 Add
up their score and write it in
the last column
 Write your initials, acknowledging
that you have graded your
partner’s binder completely and
accurately
 Turn in your Binder Check Grade
form to the front table
 Get into your tutorial groups
Friday
1.
Please write a
minimum of
THREE
sentences
about the
following
quote:
I will be checking
Week 2 contracts
after Warm-Ups
Assignments Due:
Today’s Agenda:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Friday
Sept 16, 2016
Warm-up
Check Week 2 Contracts
5th hour – Binder Checks
6th hour – “Show what you
know” activity
Essential Question:
How can I stay organized?
Objective:
I will have my binder checked on
a weekly basis to make sure my
binder is organized.