Socratic Circles

Now that the socratic circles are finished, lets reflect on what you did and saw.

1. Overall, how would you describe your group's performance?
2. What would you say were your own strengths and weaknesses within your group discussion?
3. Did you feel prepared? What did you do, or should have done, in order to be prepared?

4. What were some examples of good work that you saw in other groups?
5. What were some issues that you saw with other groups? Avoid using names where possible.

6. What one question would you have liked to add to the group discussions that you watched? Provide one question for each group.
7. Do you think completing Socratic circles is a valuable learning tool? Why or why not?

Socratic Circle Question

For your blog post today you need to write the integrate question that you have decide to use during your socratic circle next week.

Then, you need to answer it with support from the story.

Remember, during the socratic circle it is not your job to answer your own question, but if your group is having trouble, it is your job to lead them in the right direction.

The Golden Mean- "Walk Well" and "1,2,3"

Choose the following writing task according to which story you were assigned to read.

1, 2, 3 Little Indians

1. Using the "Golden Mean" chart from class, define the golden mean for responsibility.

2. Add descriptive words to both the Excess and Deficiency of responsibility.

3. Which category do you think the following character best fit? Use details from the story to support your answer.

a. Big Tom
b. Mary
c. Mr. Cooper
d. The Driver

Walk Well, My Brother

1. Using the "Golden Mean" chart from class, define the golden mean for respect.

2. Add descriptive words to both the Excess and Deficiency of respect.

3. Which category do you think the following character best fit? Use details from the story to support your answer.

a. Charlie
b. Konala
c. Konala's Husband