: This is a class about

ideas. Students will be given the tools, guidance,

and opportunity to research and discuss various
topics each week which may include: current
events, relevant social topics, art, poetry,
literature, politics, etc. Discussions will take place
in the form of a formal Socratic Seminar and
sometimes informal Socratic Discussions.

Instructor: Summer Davidson

s.davidson@mydehesa.org
www.mrsdvdsn.weebly.com
909.641.6023

Each week you will be emailed a news article, piece of literature, or

artwork and some driving questions for your research.
Read the article and take notes in order to prepare for the class
discussion

Key Assignment #1: Due by December 15th

- Use the document attached to create and facilitate
your own Socratic Seminar. It is your responsibility
to schedule your seminar with the instructor.
- Schedule your time slot as soon as possible to get
the date you want.
Key Assignment #2: Due January 25th
- Select one of the seminar topics conducted in class.
Write a 2-3 page persuasive essay addressing the
concerns brought up in the discussion.

Come to class with readings completed,

questions answered, and notes ready
for discussion
Complete Key Assignment #1 by
December 15th
Complete Key Assignment #2 during the
month of January
Be open minded and respectful of the
opinions, thoughts, and ideas of others
Be ON TIME
Course work will be assessed based on
submission of written observations and
class participation. Assessments will be
emailed to EFs monthly.