Pg. 124 RTW: How was your spring break?
• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that
humans have on the environment.
• Agenda:– What’s your current stance on Orcas in captivity?
• Homework:– None
Monday, March 30th, 2015
What’s your stance?
Should orcas (killer whales) be held in captivity?A. YES!B. NO!C. Undecided
*Vote on your clicker*
Socratic Seminar Rubric• Preparation: 10 • Added to the dialogue of the group: 20 • Group Participation (Encouraged others/respectful of
ideas): 10 • Used textual evidence as support: 25• Listened and responded to previous comments: 5 • Quality and Depth of Insight: 20 • Socratic Seminar self-reflection: 5 • Peer Sheets: 5
Total: 100
Assignment
Should orcas (killer whales) be held in captivity?
• Outline your argument and list reasons for your stance
• Be sure to list counter-arguments from your opposition
• You may research more on the topic to help support or refute the question
Pg. 124 RTW: How will global warming affect the animals in the arctic?
• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that
humans have on the environment.
• Agenda:– Frozen Seas Video & Questions
• Homework:– None
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
Pg. 124 RTW: Would any evidence change your mind on keeping orcas in captivity?• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that
humans have on the environment.
• Agenda:– Blackfish Video
• Homework:– None
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
Pg. 124 RTW: Do you think Blackfish is propaganda or a smear campaign?
• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that
humans have on the environment.
• Agenda:– Blackfish Video
• Homework:– None
Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
Pg. 124 RTW: Has your opinion changed on whether orcas should be in captivity?• Objective:– I will be able to understand the impact that
humans have on the environment.• Agenda:– Finish Blackfish– Assign perspectives &begin framing your
argument• Homework:– None
Friday, April 3rd, 2015
Create an Outline
• Prepare your argument (for, against, undecided)
• Have your main points listed and sub-points to bring up with cited sources
• Be ready to counter-argue the other side or question their stance
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