Seminars

Seminars

Standards

Reading Analysis: Student critiques significant issues.

Research: Student conducts research and synthesizes findings and develops conclusions.

Receptive Language: Student analyzes, evaluates, and reflects upon the opinions and ideas of the group.

Expressive Language: Student verbalizes using appropriate strategies to explore the issues, problems or theme.

Assessment / Product or Culminating Activity

Culminating Activity:

In-depth discussion on topic of concern
Closure relating to the seminar question
Presentation of generalizations and conclusions discovered through in-depth research and readings

Assessment:

Gifted Strands

Wide Range of Interest: Research topic including opposing viewpoints Note taking and critiquing data Readings on selected topic	Communication: Improvement of listening skills Appropriate expression of ideas Vocabulary building Developing quality discussion skills Refining discussion skills
Interpersonal Skills: Acceptance of various viewpoints Active listening Confidence in expressing own ideas	Thinking Skills: Analysis of various viewpoints Application of new knowledge Synthesis of new concepts Substantiate ideas with factual data

Activities

Preparation:

Organize thinking and writing skills

Discussions;

Closure activities: