Journal Topic 12/9 Come up with at least three analysis questions

to ask during the Socratic Seminar.

English 12 – December 8Objectives:

To demonstrate your ability to discuss the Hemingway’s life in relation to his writing

To demonstrate your ability to discuss literature using Socratic seminar techniques

Due today:Socratic Seminar Prep-work

Homework:Hemingway essay/project due Dec 16th at the

beginning of class

Agenda:Hemingway Essay assignment Socratic Seminar

Hemingway Essay/Project assignment

Actually read the assignment! This might help you.

During the Socratic Seminar collect information that might be helpful for your paper or project (take notes).

Hemingway Socratic Seminar

Refer to the text Grade yourself using the scale (full credit = 10 points)

1 point – general question (basic comprehension)2 points – analysis or synthesis question 2 points – on topic comment3 points – on topic comment with a textual reference4 points – on topic comment with a textual reference and

analysis5 points – on topic comment with a textual reference and

synthesis

Socratic Seminar Norms Goal: To gain a deeper understanding of each of

the texts.

Everyone talks (no one raises their hands)

Focus on talking to each other

Ask questions you are genuinely curious about

Always refer back to the text!!

Socratic SeminarOpening Question:

Rank these words in order of importance in relation to Hemingway’s works and provide a brief explanation.MasculinityFemininitySportsFamilyAlcohol

Hemingway Paper/Project Work time

You can be working on:Missing work

Hemingway journals, notes, facilitator questions (turn these in for partial credit)

Adulthood Essay RevisionsHemingway paper/project