THE DEATH

PENALTY
Socratic Seminar
Tuesday, October 29,
2013

ESSAYS

SOCRATIC SEMINAR
Extended discussion among students about a

common text based on an overarching, openended question

Does not end with question being answered,
but with further questions being raised
Students practice developing in-depth
understandings of a text or issue through
cooperative discussion

THE BIG QUESTION

Is the death penalty

fair?

WARM UP QUESTION

Is it ever justifiable to end

another persons life?

WARM UP QUESTION

Which is more fair: life in

prison or execution?

SOCRATIC SEMINAR RULES

Only one person can speak at a time.
You must use both your Talking Tokens.
Your comments must be respectful and

polite.
You must have specific examples to
support your claims.
Speak to your classmates, not to me.

THE BIG QUESTION

Is the death penalty

fair?

EXIT SLIP

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about the Socratic Seminar

activity from today.