10 th Grade English Thursday 21 Nov. 2013

1. 10th Grade EnglishThursday21 Nov. 2013 Agenda: Chapter 5-6 Comprehension Quiz Pig Trap! Assign Survivor Challenge: Interpretive Dance Introduce Socratic Seminar Assign and Answer Discussion Questions Socratic Seminar! H/W: Group 2 Socratic Seminar: Prepared to speak tomorrow. Begin working on your interpretive dance for the next Survivor Challenge! Dance Due Tuesday, 11/26.

2. Ch 5-6 Quiz • What shape was the place Ralph stood for the assembly? • What ocean is the island in? • How did Piggy signal to the group that he only wished to listen, not speak at the assembly? • What rule does Ralph make about fires? • Who does Phil mistake for the beast?

3. Ch 5 Discussion Questions • Half of the class will answer numbers 1-6, the other half will answer numbers 7-11. GROUP 1: • What realization does Ralph have before the meeting in Chapter 5? • What does Ralph remember that makes him flinch? Why does he react like that? • Do you think talking about fear will help or make things worse? • What does Piggy mean when he says, “There isn’t no fear … unless we get frightened of people” (32)? • What do you think Simon is doing at night? • What is Simon trying to say at the meeting? How do you conclude this? GROUP 2: • Piggy asks if they’re humans or animals or savages. How do you think he would define the difference? • What points does Jack make as he challenges Ralph’s authority? Which, in your opinion, are valid? Which are not? Explain. • Do you think there is a beast? If so, what sort? Explain. • What does Ralph’s reference to three blind mice suggest to you? • Do you think Piggy’s insights into Jack’s character are valid? Explain.

4. Group Assignments Group 1: • Ch 5 Discussion Questions 1-6 • Choose 1 question to answer in a few thoughtful sentences. Please cite one quote from chapter 5 to support your answer. • 1 Deeper-level Question You Create with Your Own Answer • Answer your own question in a few thoughtful sentences. Cite a quote from chapters 1-6 to support your answer. Group 2: • Ch 5 Discussion Questions 7-11 • Choose 1 question to answer in a few thoughtful sentences. Please cite one quote from chapter 5 to support your answer. • 1 Deeper-level Question You Create with Your Own Answer • Answer your own question in a few thoughtful sentences. Cite a quote from chapters 1-6 to support your answer.

5. Socratic Seminar Protocol • To participate, you must come with your discussion questions answered and quoted textual support for each answer. • Inner Circle Expectations: • You need to contribute at least twice • You should be respectful of your classmates • You respectfully disagree with their opinions, not the person

6. Socratic Seminar Protocol • Outer Circle Expectations: • You will write down answers and page numbers for quotes as they are shared • You cannot contribute to the inner circle discussion • You should not talk at all • Please be respectful of the inner circle discussion

7. Socratic Seminar • Socratic Seminar Observation Form • Name of participant:_________________________ • Topic of seminar:_____________________________________ • Type of contribution: • __ question Negatives: • __ built on another idea __ Monopolizing • __ clarification __ Shut down • __ invited others/encouraged __ Personal attack • __ made eye contact with others • __Provided textual support for assertions __ Talked to Peer • Comments: • This is where I write feedback for you.