Socratic Seminars in Middle School

Texts and Films That Engage Students in Reflective Thinking and Close Reading

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
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Author: Victor Moeller, Marc Moeller ISBN: 9781317690962
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 13, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Victor Moeller, Marc Moeller
ISBN: 9781317690962
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 13, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Teach students how to engage in thoughtful discussions about a text. Socratic seminars are highly effective at helping students read closely and think critically about what they’ve read. They also teach students how to participate in authentic discussions. This practical book from bestselling authors Victor and Marc Moeller is your go-to guide for getting started! It will help teachers who are new at Socratic seminars and provide fresh ideas to teachers who are experienced with the format. Part I provides guidelines on how to prepare students for discussion and how to form good discussion questions. Part II includes ready-to-use lesson plans organized by compelling themes to engage students. The lesson plans include unabridged literary and nonfiction reading selections from classic and contemporary authors, as well as suggested film pairings.

Authors featured in this book include...

  • William Faulkner

    Gina Berriault

    Gene Siskel

    President Obama

    Ray Bradbury

    Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

    Kahil Gibran

    William Shakespeare

    Robert Frost

    William Saroyan

    Carson McCullers

    And more!

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Teach students how to engage in thoughtful discussions about a text. Socratic seminars are highly effective at helping students read closely and think critically about what they’ve read. They also teach students how to participate in authentic discussions. This practical book from bestselling authors Victor and Marc Moeller is your go-to guide for getting started! It will help teachers who are new at Socratic seminars and provide fresh ideas to teachers who are experienced with the format. Part I provides guidelines on how to prepare students for discussion and how to form good discussion questions. Part II includes ready-to-use lesson plans organized by compelling themes to engage students. The lesson plans include unabridged literary and nonfiction reading selections from classic and contemporary authors, as well as suggested film pairings.

Authors featured in this book include...

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