Socratic Seminar

Applying the Socratic Method to Choosing Up Sides and Over the Wall by John H. Ritter
Background and tips for successful Socratic Seminars, pre- and post-seminar activities, and discussion questions.

"Heart of a Chief"
A handout for 7th graders that serves as an introduction to Socratic Seminar and guides them through the process. Access requires MS-Word or compatible application.

Socratic Seminar
Three-trait rubric for participants. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

Socratic Seminar Grading Rubric
Five-trait rubric for participants. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

Socratic Seminars
Background, types of questions, guidelines for participants, and rubrics.

Socratic Seminars
This site provides a careful overview of the strategy.