CUP+Tools

__** GLOSSARY **__


 * Discussion** (TLA, Metzger**,** Socratic Seminar Handbook) Class discussion deepens understandings of literature, supports reading comprehension, and critical thinking. EACH person should include discussion activities at some point in the lesson and have some O.I. for scaffolding students and appropriate discussion questions (from the teacher or developed by the students).


 * Formative Evaluation**: Analyses of student work, conversations, drafts, etc


 * Overt Instruction** (see class notes). One component of pedagogy/methods. Your description of O.I. should include a brief overview of what information you will give students (4-5 sentences) //and// a description of how you will continue to instruct as the students work. For example, what will you look for as students complete the assignment, have the discussion, write a draft of the paper, etc.


 * Scaffolding** when a teacher or more competent other provides support to a person who is developing skills/understandings


 * Separated, Simulated, Integrated Activities**: Various types of activities that should be used in the classroom (Langer TMHSSTRAWW)


 * Socratic Seminar:** a scaffolded discussion, __//not a debate//__. The SS process must be formally taught to students through presenting Discussion Guidelines, Teacher Expectations, Various Question Types, etc. See the link below for more details. Provides a great way to plan and carry out Integrated Activities in which students apply reading, writing, thinking skills to the study and analysis of texts.

__** LINKS **__ UF COURSE RESERVES English Teachers' Companion Graphic Organizers
 * Socratic Seminar Links**
 * The Socratic Seminar Handbook
 * Socratic Seminar Site
 * Journey to Excellence Socratic Seminar Site
 * Socratic Seminar Site 2