Task 2. Choose the question and be ready to answer it after the teacher starts the conversation. You
should add your ideas to the class discussion.
Teacher organizes a Socratic seminar which helps teacher to assess learners while they are speaking on the topic ‘Natural Disasters’. Learners are sitting in a circle and answering the question which teacher prepared and cut down beforehand.
These are some rules to this task:
1. Ask questions if you do not understand what someone has said
2. You do not need to raise your hand to speak.
3. Pay attention to your “airtime”.
4. Don’t interrupt.
5. Don’t put down the ideas of another learner.
Example: What are the safety rules for an earthquake emergency?
Learner’spossible answer:
Don’t panic.Get under a table or a desk. Check for injuries.Call emergency services to get help for injured persons. Leave the room. Exit the building.Once outside, move to the evacuation assembly point. Wait for further instructions.
Assessment Sheet
Criteria

Yes
No
Learner uses at least 5 words on ‘Natural Disasters’ topic.
Learner gives a full answer to the question from the card.

Learner asks at least 2 questions.
Learner answers at least 2peers’ questions.
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