Socratic Seminar Rules & Expectations Socratic Seminar Rules & Expectations Topic Research Topic Research.

Socratic Seminar Rules & ExpectationsSocratic Seminar Rules & ExpectationsTopic ResearchTopic Research

1.1. Not Allowed:Not Allowed:a)a) Cell PhonesCell Phonesb)b) Talking Out of TurnTalking Out of Turnc)c) Off-Topic Side Conversations Off-Topic Side Conversations d)d) CursingCursinge)e) Rude/Inappropriate RemarksRude/Inappropriate Remarksf)f) Sleeping Sleeping g)g) YellingYelling

Mr. Burnside is Invisible…Mr. Burnside is Invisible…No singular person should dominate a No singular person should dominate a

discussion; give others a chance to be heard.discussion; give others a chance to be heard.Wait until a person has finished before Wait until a person has finished before

speaking.speaking.Do not raise your hands.Do not raise your hands.

Level of ParticipationLevel of ParticipationAdherence to the RulesAdherence to the RulesWritten Portion Written Portion

Topic ResearchTopic ResearchNotes During DebatesNotes During DebatesExit QuestionsExit Questions

Written or TypedWritten or Typed: 2 claims & 2 Counterclaims : 2 claims & 2 Counterclaims (minimum) for (minimum) for EACHEACH topic. topic.

A rebuttal for A rebuttal for EACHEACH topic. topic.You’ll Need (Besides the above): You’ll Need (Besides the above):

1-2 Sheets of Paper1-2 Sheets of PaperA Pen/Pencil to Write WithA Pen/Pencil to Write WithTO BE AWAKE AND READY TO DEBATETO BE AWAKE AND READY TO DEBATE

Should Teachers Be Allowed To Conceal Carry In Public Schools?

Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Allowed In Professional Sports?

Should A Person Potentially Be Fired For What They Post On Social Media?