Human+Truths+Socratic+Seminar

=**Human TRUTHS & Human NATURE**= =**Freshman Social Studies/English**=

**October 2009**
=**What “Truths” about our world or about human beings do these stories embody?**=

=**FEAR ~ COURAGE ~ FRIENDSHIP ~ TRUTH ~ FREEDOM**=

**How are humans driven by:**
• How and why do humans seek power? • Do humans naturally desire to be good or evil? • How and why are humans driven by jealousy and envy? • What are the qualities of a good Leader? • How strong and important is the human capacity for Empathy. • How does man's relationship with nature effect society? • What role does curiosity play in bringing good and evil into the world? • Are men and women always destined to be in conflict?
 * •** How and why are humans driven by a need for revenge? What is the price of revenge?

To prepare for the seminar, you will:** 1. Write a constructed response essay in English class. 2. Chart evidence of human truths from texts examined in both English and History classes. 3. Write and examine informal and formal Blog entries in History class. 4. Practice a Socratic Seminar in History class. 5. Review the Socratic Seminar Rubric in History class.
 * Preparation:

The Socratic Seminar will count in both Social Studies and English.
 * Grading:**

We expect you to arrive at the seminar having completed your Truths Charts.
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