Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law

Interested in bringing Socratic seminars to your classroom? A thorough resource includes an outline of the basic seminar procedure, differentiation strategies, student handouts, and major steps that learners should take before, during,...

Developed specifically for AVID students, this packet of materials that includes an explanation of the Socratic seminar, the preparation materials, and tips and protocols, is a must-have resource for any class. 

How do you prepare for a Socratic Seminar? What specific guidelines should be addressed by both the inner circle and outer circle participants? An instructive resource provides major points to consider in order to properly participate in...

Take a close look at Kate Chopin's "Ripe Figs." Learners read this one-page story and respond to four questions about the text either in written form or during a discussion.

Students examine chapters 14-21 of the novel Maniac Magee in groups. In this literature response journal lesson, students are given prompts to respond to regarding the reading.

If you are new to the technique of Socratic questioning, check out this resource that details the five steps in the Socratic method. The examples of each step are drawn from Brave New World.

Readers of The Crucible are presented with key lines from Arthur Miller's play and asked to identify the speaker, the circumstance, and the importance of each line.

You've heard of Socratic Seminars, but how do you implement them into a standard classroom? An introductory lesson includes everything you need to get your young scholars talking, including step-by-step instructions, explanatory...

Thinking of trying a fishbowl discussion? Follow the step-by-step instructions in this resource that not only details procedures but also suggests using Socratic, open-ended questions for discussion prompts.

What could be more relevant to teens and preteens than experiencing stress? Use an article from the New York Times website to practice valuable Common Core skills for informational text reading, and also get a discussion going in your...