Peer in Socratic Seminar:_______________________

Peer Reviewer:_______________________
Peer Reviewer:_______________________
Socratic Seminar with Fishbowl Backchannel
Peer-Reflection
During the discussion:
Record a check for each time your partner contributed in a meaningful way:
_______

_______

_______

After the discussion:

On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the
highest, how well did your partner do
the following?

On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the

highest, how well did your partner do
the following?

___________ Analysis and Reasoning

Cite reasons and evidence for

statements with support from the
text?

___________ Discussion Skills

Speak loudly and clearly?

Demonstrate thoughtful
consideration to the topic?

Stay on topic?

Stay focused on the discussion?

Invite other people into the

discussion?

Share air time equally with others

(didnt talk more than was fair to
others)?

Provide relevant and insightful

comments?

Demonstrate organized thinking?

Move the discussion to a deeper

level?

Notes/Comments:

Notes/Comments:

Back Channeling Notes

Outer circle participants are observing the fishbowl and commenting upon it.
A backchannel is a discussion about an event. Backchanneling is when
participants in a class silently communicate, while other material is being
presented (in this case, the Socratic Seminar). It is non-disruptive and
collaborative, and will be a second channel of conversation occurring
simultaneously as Backchannel participants observe and analyze the
seminar. In the Backchannel, participants may summarize what they are
hearing, ask clarifying questions, offer suggestions, and share relevant
resources through dialogue with each other. They are commentators.
Directions: Focus on your assigned partner and take notes on his/her
performance during the Socratic Seminar. This can include your partners
comments, questions, and behavior.