SOCRATIC SEMINAR CHECKLIST
Outer Circle Pair Member: __________________________________
Inner Circle Pair Member:___________________________________
Circle Assigned Branch: Executive Legislative
Tally the number of times the activity is
Activity shown by your partner Comments
1. Asks a question 1. What went well in the
(reminder: 3 questions required) discussion ?
2. Comments on another
classmate's question or comment
3. Makes reference to the
assigned text readings.
4. Contributes a new thought or 2. What could be improved
idea. upon in the discussion process?
5. Makes connections to the
real world.
6. Asks for clarification.
7. Invites/ encourages / engages
others into the discussion.
8. Restates/clarifies/ or 3. What were two of the most
paraphrases others' comments. insightful comments made?
9. Compliments or encourages
other participants.
10. Makes reference to the
assigned text readings.
Class Period:______
Date:____________
Judicial
Comments
What went well in the
What could be improved
on in the discussion process?
What were two of the most
sightful comments made?