Caesar’s English Discussion Poster

Socratic Seminar

Part One: Seminar Response

Questions to guide you as you write your response:
 What seems important to you?
 Why do you think this quote is included in our CE workbook?
 Do you recognize connections to “big ideas” or concepts (cause and effect,
perspectives, systems, etc.)?
 What puzzles you and why?
 What do you like or dislike and why?
 What ideas or thoughts come to mind that connect to other readings or your
own life experiences?

Write your response below using well-constructed paragraphs and ELABORATING on

your ideas. Use another sheet of paper if you need more space.

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Part Two: Vocabulary
Select words from the text that you do not understand or that you think are
interesting or unusual. Using a dictionary, write the part of speech and a definition
for the word as it is used in the quote on the Discussion Poster. Next, write a
synonym and an antonym for the word. Finally, use the word in an original sentence.

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Part Three: Open-Ended Questions
Develop and write three open-ended questions that will require discussion.

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