sept. 22/25: preparing for the socratic discussion & explanatory essay (all formative)

Today we will be preparing for next class' Socratic Discussion on the rise, expansion and fall of civilizations. We will take a look at the Socratic Discussion format (fishbowl format) and important tips for effective participation.
We will also look at the 1-page explanatory essay outline template and discuss preparation for next week's formative 5-paragraph essay.

Today's helpful resources:

• Civilizations Group Shared Inquiry Presentation
• Link to “Effective Shared Inquiry Strategies & Sentence Starters” document
• How to Master the Shared Inquiry: Norms & Moves During Participation ​
• Explanatory Rubric
• Template for Civilizations Formative 5 paragraph Explanatory Essay (this will be dropped in your WH Drop Folder-- no need to copy)
• Sample Essay with Sources + Works Cited list
• Historical Writing: How to write an effective Historical Essay (Youtube)
• ​English vs. History Thesis (Youtube)

HW:  finalize your research notes.

BASED ON HOW WELL YOU CAN ANSWER YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION SHOULD INDICATE WHAT TO FOCUS ON FOR FINALIZING YOUR RESEARCH NOTES:

• Try to respond to your research question in the "Summary" section of your research table in the form of a statement  -->  this is the start of a thesis statement (claim).   ​​​This statement can be 1-2 sentences in length
• Include 2-3 reasons/explanations in your statement response
  
  • Do you have 2-3 reasons you can provide?
    
    • If not, you need to research more to find these.  
      
    • If yes, be sure you have solid text evidence (examples, facts, quotes, multiple sources) that help you explain these reasons and support these explanations with evidence)
      
• Print out YOUR Research Table -- you need to bring your table to class for using during the Socratic Discussion next class (only your table--not the rest of your group members)