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Socratic Seminar Reflection


1. Summarize some of the key ideas discussed during the Seminar.











2. Reaction: Identify what someone said; paraphrase his/her comment. React to
his/her statement. Did you agree/disagree with it?












3. Explain how the Seminar influenced your thinking about the topic or text(s).













4. Identify an idea discussed during the Seminar and explain a connection to:
Another writer/poet News article Movie Song
Commercial Photograph/painting TV show Person you know
Experience you had Observation Another culture Famous/Infamous person
You choice

Explain the connection fully:












5. Self Assessment:

Initial response was prepared and efficient, took a position on the question 1 2 3 4 5
Cited textual evidence in response, referenced page number(s) 1 2 3 4 5
Provided a detailed explanation with evidence 1 2 3 4 5
Responded to others comments or asked clarifying questions 1 2 3 4 5
Spoke clearly, respectfully, and with a voice everyone could hear 1 2 3 4 5
Actively participated in the discussion 1 2 3 4 5
Invited others to join in on the discussion 1 2 3 4 5
Waited for others to finish before speaking 1 2 3 4 5

Expand on something you believe you did well during the Socratic Seminar.







Expand on something you would like to improve upon for next Socratic Seminar.