Icon Positive Student Behavior:

a states a clear, opinion statement

CD gives a specific piece of evidence
CM explains how the evidence proves the opinion
(opinion, evidence and CM are clearly connected)
+ makes an especially insightful comment.
N makes good eye contact/ looks at speaker
O body language shows good listening skills
? asks a question (?+ = good question)
←→ includes others
precise language, excellent vocabulary

Icon Negative Student Behavior:

X interrupts, talks out of turn
☹ makes insulting/ inappropriate comment
R repeats a point already made
x makes an confusing comment
-- makes a negative non-verbal behavior (rolling eyes, etc)
• talks too much
U not listening, not paying attention
N does not look at speaker
TT focuses too much on one or two people
Your Name Per Performance Marks Final Score

Seminar Question #____ :

Example: Jeffery Montoya ? N X U + CD CM N C-

10

11

12

13

Seminar Question #____ :

8
Socratic Seminar
Minimum Expectations:
•Include others.
•Ask or answer a
student created
question.
•State your opinion.
•Provide evidence to
prove your opinion.
•Explain how the
evidence proves
your opinion.
Please complete #1-3 of
the reflection. Then,
stop.
On the note card on
your desk,
1- write the question
you are answering
2- a draft of your
thesis statement
3- Two to Four Topic
Sentences
Socratic Seminar | Student Scorer Instructions:
• Please keep track of each student’s performance using the attached icons and
the chart in your packet.
• Read the icons carefully and use them accurately.
• On the chart, please write the student first name and last name or initial.
• When the mini-seminar comes to a close, give each student an overall grade
based on the attached scoring guide.

Write the final grade next to your marks.

You will get a grade based on your honest and accurate scoring
for each student.
Icon Positive Student Behavior:
a states a clear, opinion statement (add a + if the opinion is particularly good)
CD gives a specific piece of evidence that has not already been provided
CM explains how the evidence proves the opinion
(opinion, evidence and CM are clearly connected)
+ makes an especially insightful comment.
N makes good eye contact
O body language shows good listening skills
? asks a question (add a + if the question is particularly good)
←→ Includes others

Icon Negative Student Behavior:

X Interrupts or talks out of turn
☹ makes insulting or inappropriate comment
R repeats a point already made
x makes an confusing comment
-- makes a negative non-verbal behavior (rolling eyes, etc)
• talks too much or doesn’t allow other students to share enouph
U not listening, not making eye contact with speaker
Student Scorer Name:

Socratic Mini-Seminar Student Scorer Instructions:

• You do not need to take notes on any seminar.
• You do not have to score students in your seminar.
• Please keep track of each student’s performance using the attached icons and chart.
• Read the icons carefully and use them accurately.
• On the chart, please write the student first name and last initial.
• When the mini-seminar comes to a close, give each student an overall grade based on the attached
scoring guide.
Write the final grade next to your marks.
You will get a grade based on your honest and accurate scoring for
each student.
Icon Positive Student Behavior:
a states a clear, opinion statement (add a + if the opinion is particularly good)
CD gives a specific piece of evidence that has not already been provided
CM explains how the evidence proves the opinion
(opinion, evidence and CM are clearly connected)
+ makes an especially insightful comment.
N makes good eye contact
O body language shows good listening skills
? asks a question (add a + if the question is particularly good)
←→ Includes others

Icon Negative Student Behavior:

X Interrupts or talks out of turn
☹ makes insulting or inappropriate comment
R repeats a point already made
x makes an confusing comment
-- makes a negative non-verbal behavior (rolling eyes, etc)
• talks too much or doesn’t allow other students to share enouph
U not listening, not making eye contact with speaker