The Fire Next Time Lesson Plan

A Socratic Seminar on "Down at the Cross"

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will learn the form of Socratic seminars and participate in a critical discussion on the impact of religion and spirituality on society

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1

Structure:

Question Development (10 minutes)
1. After reading this section, have students draft 2-3 open-ended discussion questions in response to the text. Make sure students are aware that these questions are not meant to "quiz" or test one's knowledge of the book, but to stimulate discussion on the various themes covered in the section.

Socratic Seminar (30 minutes)
1. Have...