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Socratic Seminar Rubric Name:____________________________ Date: _____________ Period: ____________ ?The student makes several comments during the seminar (4-5) ?The comments express original, deep thinking: beyond the literal, debatable, supported by the text. The comments may extend a previous comment, delving deeper into a previously mentioned issue or topic. ?The comments always/mostly refer to the text for supporting arguments, and that cited text is both a perfect match for the given argument and one that is not obvious to the group. ?The student always listens (by asking a follow-up question, responding to one, or jotting down notes.) ?The student gives evidence, states connections to related topics/texts, provides an

Socratic Seminar Guidelines Pre-Seminar Question-Writing: Before you come to a Socratic Seminar class, please read the assigned text (novel section, poem, essay, article, etc.) and write at least 1-2 question(s) in each of the following categories: 1. World Connection Question: Write a question connecting the text to the real world. Example: If you were given only 24 hours to pack your most precious belongings in a back pack and to get ready to leave your home town, what might you pack? (After reading the first 30 pages of Night). 2. Close-Ended Question: Write a question about the text that will help everyone in the class come to an agreement about events or characters in the text. This question usually has a "correct" answer.

Outline for a Classical Argument Outline for a Rogerian Argument Introduction Capture the audience?s attention. Urge the audience to consider the case you will present. Statement of Background Narrate or explain the key events in your case. Provide information so that your audience will understand. Proposition State the position you are taking and indicate the direction your argument will proceed. Proof This is the heart of the argument. Discuss the reasons for your position and cite evidence for support. Refutation Anticipate and refute opposing views. This strengthens your argument and demonstrates your thorough knowledge of the issue. Conclusion Summarize your most important points. Make a final appeal for a change in attitude or a call to action.

Arrangement of Rhetoric How a Writer Structures the Argument Intended Purpose and Effect 1 Introduction (exordium ?beginning a web?) --often where the writer establishes ethos Narration (narratio) --appeals to logos and often to pathos Confirmation (confirmatio) --makes the strongest appeal to logos Refutation (refutatio) --address counterargument --bridges writer?s proof and conclusion --appeals to logos Conclusion (peroratio) --usually appeals to pathos --reminds to reader of the ethos established earlier --answers the question, ?So what?? --contains memorable last words