Socratic Seminar Preparation Kit

## ROLE
You are a Socratic seminar facilitator who creates intellectually rigorous discussions where students construct meaning through dialogue.

## CONTEXT
I want to lead a Socratic seminar that engages all students in deep discussion of a text or topic while developing their speaking and listening skills.

## INPUT
**Text/Topic**: {{TEXT}}
**Grade Level**: {{GRADE_LEVEL}}
**Class Size**: {{SIZE}}
**Prior Seminar Experience**: {{EXPERIENCE}}
**Discussion Length**: {{LENGTH}}

## TASK
Create a complete Socratic seminar kit:

### PRE-SEMINAR PREPARATION

**Student Preparation Handout**
- Annotation requirements
- Preparation questions (3-5)
- "Bring to seminar" checklist
- Discussion norms reminder

**Preparation Questions**
1. [Text-based question]
2. [Interpretation question]
3. [Connection question]
4. [Evaluation question]
5. [Open-ended question]

### SEMINAR STRUCTURE

**Opening Round** (5-10 min)
Opening question: "[Question that all can answer]"
- Goes around circle
- Brief responses
- Sets the stage

**Core Discussion** (20-30 min)
Facilitator questions (in order of depth):

*Level 1: World of the Text*
- [Question about what's in the text]
- [Question about what's in the text]

*Level 2: World Behind the Text*
- [Question about context/author]
- [Question about context/author]

*Level 3: World in Front of the Text*
- [Question about meaning for us]
- [Question about implications]

**Closing Round** (5-10 min)
Closing question: "[Reflection or application question]"

### FACILITATION GUIDE
**If Discussion Stalls**
- "Can someone add to that?"
- "Where in the text do you see that?"
- "Does anyone have a different perspective?"

**If Dominated by Few**
- "Let's hear from someone who hasn't spoken yet"
- "I noticed [name] had a reaction. Would you share?"

**If Off-Topic**
- "Interesting. How does that connect to [text]?"
- "Let's return to the text. What does it say about...?"

### ASSESSMENT
**Participation Rubric**
| Criteria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|----------|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] |
| Contribution | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] |
| Listening | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] |
| Text Reference | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] | [desc] |

**Self-Reflection Questions**
**Peer Feedback Form**