Socratic Seminars in Middle School - Texts and Films That Engage Students in Reflective Thinking and Close Reading (Hardcover)

Teach students how to engage in academic discussions about a text. Socratic seminars are highly effective at helping students meet the Common Core s standards for engaging in collaborative discussions. Students will learn how to

• read a text closely and think critically about the ideas presented
• come to discussions prepared
• follow rules for collegial discussions
• pose relevant questions that build off of what other students have said
• create high-level questions based on the text
• acknowledge information that is stated by others and revise their own ideas as necessary
• respond thoughtfully and respectfully to diverse perspectives
• and more

This practical book from bestselling authors Victor and Marc Moeller is your go-to guide for getting started It provides guidelines for teaching middle school students how to do Socratic seminars, complete lesson plans with suggested reading selections, and classroom handouts. It will help teachers who are new at Socratic seminars and provide fresh ideas to teachers who are experienced with the format.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2014
First published:	2015
Authors:	Victor Moeller • Marc Moeller
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-02321-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools
LSN:	1-138-02321-3
Barcode:	9781138023215

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