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Helpful Hints for a Successful Socratic Seminar

Statements:
Agreement I like what ____________ said about _______________. Let me explain why I would like to add to ________________s point about _____________________. I also see/feel/think I think he/she is right because (explanation) I want to connect my thoughts to Disagreement I have a different opinion than _________________ (followed by statement & explanation) I would like to offer a different perspective I disagree. Let me explain why Ive changed my mind about ___________ ____based on what _____________ said or what was stated in the text. Clarification I think the speaker was trying to say I think I understand, but let me be sure (then rephrase)

Questions:
Can we go back to ____________________s point about __________________? Could you clarify the point you made about ______________________? What does everyone think about ___________________________? What do you mean by __________________________? I have a question about . . .

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