Socratic Seminars in High 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: 9781317691020
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 10, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Victor Moeller, Marc Moeller
ISBN: 9781317691020
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 10, 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...

  • C. S. Lewis

    William Faulkner

    Abraham Lincoln

    Mike Royko

    Isaac Asimov

    Aldous Huxley

    Andrew Postman

    John Updike

    Gina Berriault

    Gene Siskel

    Judith Guest

    President Obama

    Anton Chekhov

    Robert Frost

    John Cheever

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...

And more!

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