Socratic Discussion

Conversation Moves (chart posted in class, too)

Goal: Host a Socratic Discussion about Santiago Baca's life as explained in text and documentary forms

Agenda: 
Journal
Socratic Preparation
Socratic Expectations
Discussion

1. Journal 
Why do you think the guards in the video reduced Baca to a number rather than use his name?

2. Socratic Preparation 

• Yesterday you began working on a document in Google Classroom called "Socratic Preparation Document: Jimmy Santiago Baca" 
• I am giving a few minutes at the beginning of class to add a few more thoughts in that document. 
• This will help get your brain moving before today's discussion. 

3. Socratic Expectations 

• Listen respectfully and respond appropriately to others. 
• Build on what someone else says. 
• Ask purposeful questions.  
• Explain your ideas clearly with examples. 
• Stay on topic. Be kind.

4. Discussion 
We will use the slides below to lead us through our discussion:



Reminders: 
Enjoy your afternoon! Don't forget to buy prom tickets with Theresa in the front office or at the ASB store.