Socratic Seminar and Final Source

Socratic Seminar and Final Source

English 8 students had a Socratic seminar today about Flowers for Algernon and some moral implications from the story. We discussed two things: Should Charlie have gone through with the operation? What did he gain? What did he lose? What are the moral responsibilities...
Socratic Seminar and Planning

Socratic Seminar and Planning

English 8 students had their first Socratic Seminar to discuss the statements we wrote about yesterday during our anticipatory session for our new unit. Sometimes, it’s better to remain ignorant about certain things. It’s fair to treat people differently...
Socratic Test

Socratic Test

English 8 had a test today on our Harriet Tubman text, and English I students held a Socratic Seminar on the question of who is ultimately responsible for Romeo’s and Juliet’s death. HomeworkEnglish 8 Studies: none.English I Honors:  the act four/five...
Socratic Documentary

Socratic Documentary

English I students had a Socratic Seminar on the question of whether or not Odysseus is a hero. We began with a quick-write so students could have some initial ideas. I wrote from both perspectives: Odysseus Is Not A Hero In the modern world, a hero is almost always...