1. Before the Socratic Seminar, we are going to read from The Apology by Plato (246-253). This work of Plato demonstrates the use of dialogues, which Plato found to be the best representation of the truth of a situation, not through his own retelling. Therefore, Plato makes his teacher, Socrates, a "character" in his works, often asking questions, which with the responses, create the dialogic form.
This will refresh us upon the Socratic purpose of asking questions in order to have students to examine their own thinking and concepts in a divergent manner. This specific excerpt of The Apology covers Socrates explanation of what happens if... if we do not look beyond basic ideas and beliefs... if we do not think for ourselves . . . if we remain indifferent. . .
As you read, consider the Socratic seminar format and what it is truly designed to support and encourage.
2. Socratic seminar covering the literary text of The Iliad and the production text of An Iliad.
3. Google Classroom response/reflection of seminar.
4. Homework for Friday: Read 256-261 in your literature books. ALSO, review over the moral and philosophical school of criticism on the Literary Theory PowerPoint. Make sure the notes of Aristotle's theories of tragedy are in your notes.
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