CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.C
Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.

Will Know:

- Conventions of appropriate classroom discussion formats (Socratic or Paideia Seminars, etc.)
- Strategies for making connections from current events or broader themes to a specific text.
- Questioning and discussion strategies that allow them to ask peers for clarification or to challenge them in an appropriate manner for school discussions.
- Strategies for initiating and responding to peers in a classroom setting.

Will Be Able to Do:

-Engage in a thoughtful, open-ended discussion that connects texts to broader issues
-Respond to peers in a thoughtful and respectful manner, even when their ideas or interpretations conflict.
-Support their claims or opinions with evidence.
-Encourage peers to engage in a discussion.

Essential Question:

How does one prepare for and participate in cultured, civil discourse?

Key Content Vocabulary:

Bloom's Taxonomy	HOTS	relevancy

Notes from Pacing Guide:

(S.L.1 c)

Students work with a partner or in groups to discuss literature as well as informational texts. Teacher challenges students by using Bloom’s Taxonomy in crafting questions that foster higher order thinking skills (HOTS) and critical thinking.

Pull in current events that are relevant to get students to think broadly or even globally. All students should practice actively speaking and sharing as well as actively listening and learning from their partners or group members.

Student preparation should be presented through Canvas, and you could offer a discussion board to allow students to practice these skills in brief before engaging in a Socratic Seminar discussion.