Names: 1) 2) 3) 4) There will be two of these discussions. They are worth 50 to 60 points. Inactivity, idle chat, etc.

WILL COUNT AGAINST A STUDENTS SCORE!

Hunger Games Mini Socratic Seminar

Directions: In your group of three to four, you will have a mini Socratic Seminar, also known as a literature circle. The purpose of a literature circle is to deepen reading comprehension and literary analysis skills. The mini Socratic is very similar to a class-wide Socratic Seminar except that the groups are smaller and youll have more air time. Here are the following rules: Rule #1: Remember to follow the performance guidelines of a Socratic Seminar. Rule #2: Assign and follow roles. Here are the suggested roles: a. Facilitator: leader; keeps the group on-task and reminds classmates to follow the performance guidelines b. Scribe: completes reflection form for the group c. Whys Guy (or girl): asks the hard questions; requires each comment be supported by evidence d. Time Keeper: ensures that the group follows the timeline and completes the task Rule #3: Go DEEP! Mini Socratic seminars are a valuable time to delve into the text and make interesting connections and insights. Rule #4: Focus on the discussion. Dont worry about completing the handout; the discussion has priority. I will provide time at the end of the seminar to complete the reflection questions. Rule #5: Dont feel that you have too much discussion time! If you finish the discussion early, that likely means your group has had a superficial discussion. Required Discussion Topics: 1. What are the possible outcomes of Katniss rising popularity? (If you have read the entire book, restrain yourselves to simply Chapters 1-18). What are some of the motives Haymitch and Cinna have for helping Katniss?

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From your questions: Take the best question from each of the following four and answer them in your group. After you have answered the four, go back and ask different questions that come from these stems. WRITE DOWN THE EXACT WORDING FOR THE FIRST SERIES OF QUESTIONS AND DISCUSS THEM! 3. Can someone explain how _________ relates to __________?

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What is the purpose of ____________? Explain

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Compare _________________ to ______________.

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What do you think is the significance of ______________?

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Additional questions:

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Jot down information from the seminar herethis is part of your grade. Notes:

Summary:

THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETED THE LAST TEN MINUTES OF CLASS. Mr. Tyler may give additional instruction here Question #1: What were the three most significant insights from the seminar?

Insight #1:

Insight #2:

Insight #3:

Question #2: How did the seminar progress? Was it awkward or lively? Explain. (2 sentences)

Question #3: Identify two quotations/textual examples from the discussion. Why were these examples significant?

Example #1:

Significance:

Example #2:

Significance:

Question #4: Answer one of the questions from your discussion topic. (2 or 3 sentences)

Original Question:

Group Response:

Question #5: What would make this seminar better next time? (1 sentence)

Suggestion: