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Socratic Seminar: Unit 5 - LGBT experiences , page 73 of your notebook
Expressing your Opinion Changing the Subject Agreeing and Adding to an Idea
I believe that _________. Does anyone have any final comments to add about I really liked ______s idea about _________.
In my opinion __________. ______ or shall we move on to a new I agree with ______. Also, _________.
I think that __________ because ________. subject?
Different Perspective Evidence Bringing others into the conversation
I understand where you are coming from, but I see it a For example from ___ I learned ___. Hey _______ (student name), what are your ideas on
bit differently. From my perspective, For instance, I have seen/read/experience _____ ____ (restate topic)?
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I would like to hear ______s (students name) ideas on
Thats a valid point, but I feel _________.
the topic.
Directions: Answer the questions below to prepare for your Socratic Seminar. Make sure to use EVIDENCE from the text to
support your answers.
Question 1
Should we talk about LGBT issues in school? Why?
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An example that supports my claim is:
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Question 2
According to the first article, what is the benefit of having LGBT themes in the curriculum?
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example,______________________________________________________________________________________
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Question 3
Who is Sasha Fleishman and what happened with them?
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Question 4
What do you think can be done to combat homophobia and transphobia?
I believe..._________________________________________________________________________________________
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An example that supports my claim is:
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Question 5
How has the role of gender and sexual orientation come up in you independent novel?
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example,______________________________________________________________________________________
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Question 6
What single stories do you think exist about LGBT people and how can that be disrupted?
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Question 7
Do you think your school, community and environment is generally inclusive for those who are not heterosexual or gender
conforming?
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Part II: Create two more open ended questions to ask in the socratic seminar
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