Collaborative Discussions Socratic Seminars Introduction 7th Grade 7SL1-3

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Ready to introduce Socratic Seminars in 7th grade ELA? This 51 page mini-unit about collaborative discussions includes 3 different discussions, plus all you need to check for understanding and mastery of SL.7.1-3.

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Description

Ready to introduce Socratic Seminars in 7th grade ELA? This 51 page mini-unit about collaborative discussions includes 3 different discussions, plus all you need to check for understanding and mastery of SL.7.1-3.

With this standards-based resource, students will have access to several instructional resources and activities centered around discussions about main ideas and arguments/claims in different media formats.

This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a summative assessment with a rubric. A teacher guide breaking down the standard into learning targets and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) stages is also included.

This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.

You can use this resource:

  • To give extra practice with CCSS 7.SL.1-3
  • To give students extra speaking and listening practice
  • For assessments and test prep
  • To introduce Socratic Seminars to your students

How will this resource help me?

  • Easily assess where students are in their understanding of this standard
  • Encourage students to self-assess their own growth
  • Ensure standard mastery by assessing each objective within the standard

Standards addressed:

7.SL.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

  1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
  2. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
  3. Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
  4. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.

7.SL.2: Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.

7.SL.3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

This resource includes:

  • Teacher Guide with Digital Version Access
  • SL 1-3 Defined Poster
  • I Can Poster
  • Standard Self-Assessment
  • Socratic Seminar- The Basics
    • Socratic Seminar Exploration
    • Handshake Guide
    • Roles Guide
    • Conversation Tactics
    • Basic Topics
      • Prep Template
      • Roles Template
      • Listener Observation Template
  • Socratic Seminar – Different Media Tactics
    • Film Techniques
      • Camera Shots
      • Lighting
      • Soundtrack
      • Theater and Multi-Media
    • Persuasive Appeals Resources
  • Socratic Seminar – Visual Analysis
    • Prep Template, Notes, & Listener Observations
  • Socratic Seminar – Visual/Audio Analysis
    • Prep Template, Notes, & Listener Observations
  • SL 1-3 Summative Assessment with Complex Topic List, Prep Template, Teacher Notes and Rubric

 

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Standards

The following standards are addressed with this resource.

CCSSSL.7.1a
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSSSL.7.1b
Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
CCSSSL.7.1c
Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
CCSSSL.7.1d
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
CCSSSL.7.2
Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.
CCSSSL.7.3
Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

You can find more details here: https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/7/

FAQs

Are answer keys included?

Yes. The answer keys are included as the last pages of the resource download.

Do all the activity worksheets need to be completed all at once, or can I split it up?

You could certainly split this up into multiple days/activities. Especially with the long resources. Some activities are easy to split into three “activities”. First, cold read (could be a partner read) w/vocab and multiple choice questions. Second, re-read and summary page. Third, choose one writing activity. You could even do stations. Maybe partner read first, then one station does the vocabulary and summary page. Another station could do the multiple choice, and you could do a teacher-led station with one writing prompt. Then, you can have a fourth station independently write the other prompt. Of course, you know your students better than I do! These are just some ideas!! I try to section out the activities, so you have the freedom to make it work for you!

Is a digital version included?

Yes, all resources within this product line includes a digital version that uses Google Apps.

What is the Lexile level of your reading passages?

Since Lexile is trademarked, I am unable to label them as Lexile levels. However, I have used the free Lexile analyzer and I stay within the recommended grade level range. If there is a specific reading packet that you need details for, please contact me directly and I’ll give you a more specific range.

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