You are Cordially Invited to the Not So Virtual Chat:

A Modern Philosopher’s Tea…

When: Tuesday, January 24th

Where: Social Studies Class

What: You will be assigned a role as a Confucian, Legalist, or Daoist scholar so you can discuss philosophical issues over drinks and snacks. You will meet your fellow philosophers by being able to view their “Philosopher Flier”, and then meet them face to face. This is a graded discussion where you will circulate the room and act as a true philosopher would. Remember, you’re not a 6th grade student anymore, but a worldly scholar who is ready to discuss deep issues! That means you will research how these philosophies view government and life in general by using your textbook and readings from class.

Feel free to bring in snacks and a drink and be ready to ponder the ways of the world!

Not So Virtual Chat – A Modern Philosopher’s Tea

Novice - -Points / Apprentice - -Points / Practitioner - -Points / Expert - -Points
Philosopher Flier / PHILOSOPHER FLIER contains some of the following that attempt to reflect the philosophy/religion being represented:
Screen Name
Icon
3 Hobbies/Interests
Quote
3 Sentence Personal Description / PHILOSOPHER FLIER contains three of the following that reflects the philosophy/religion being represented:
Screen Name
Icon
3 Hobbies/Interests
Quote
3 Sentence Personal Description / Typed PHILOSOPHER FLIER contains the following that reflects the philosophy/religion being represented:
Screen Name
Icon
3 Hobbies/Interests
Quote
3 Sentence Personal Description / all of Practitioner plus any additional creative elements.
Tea Talk / Participants attempt to express the ideas of the philosophy/religion being represented by:
Sharing 2 well-supported contributions to the discussion
Piggy-backing the thoughts of other participants
Completion of Tea Partners Evaluation / Participants were able to express the ideas of the philosophy/religion being represented by:
Sharing 2 supported contributions to the discussion
Piggy-backing the thoughts of other participants
Completion of Tea Partners Evaluation / Participants were able to express the ideas of the philosophy/religion being represented by:
Sharing 3 well-supported contributions to the discussion
Piggy-backing the thoughts of other participants
Thoughtful completion of Tea Partners Evaluation / all of Practitioner plus additional well-supported contributions and piggy-backing of thoughts. Evaluation includes additional feedback for Tea Partner.
Participation / Participants attempted to complete:
Background Info Readings
Flier Brainstorming Template
“If I Were a Scholar” Page
Graphic Organizer of Philosophies and Religions / Participants have completed:
Background Info Readings
Flier Brainstorming Template
“If I Were a Scholar” Page
Graphic Organizer of Philosophies and Religions / Participants have thoughtfully completed:
Background Info Readings.
Flier Brainstorming Template
“If I Were a Scholar” Page.
Graphic Organizer of Philosophies and Religions. / all of Practitioner plus participant acted as peer leader and peer coach. Participant provided input helpful to other participants.

REMEMBER – EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN THE 21st CENTURY

You must complete ALL of the following:

Background Info Readings(Homework and Classwork)

“If I’m a _____ Scholar, Then I Believe…” Handout (Friday)

Rough Copy Following Checklist for Philosopher Flier(Friday)

Philosopher Flier(Ready for Tea Party)

Evaluation of Tea Partners (After Tea Party)

You will participate in:

Philosopher’s Tea (Tuesday)

All classroom activities leading up the Tea Party

How To: Make aPHILOSPHER FLIER

Checklist:

Screen-name (A Creative “nickname” that reflects you and your philosophy)

Icon (Illustrated OR Computer Graphic)

Three Hobbies/Interests that someone who believes in your Philosophy would be a part of

A Quote that Symbolizes Your Philosophy (You can make up

your own!)

A three sentence description of yourself

Extra: Any other creative elements

Here’s a sample PHILOSPHER FLIER for you to model:

If I’m a Legalist Scholar, then My Philosopher Flier Would Look Like…

Screen name: Shihuangdi4Me97

Icon: A Burning Book (Provide Illustration or Draw Graphic)

3 hobbies/interests:

  • Taunting Confucian Scholars
  • Searching for eternal life
  • Construction

Quote:“The strictest government is the best government.”

3 sentence personal description:

I tend to think the worst of people and feel that the strictest government is the best since people are basically like animals. I like doing things my own way and every thing should have its place. I’m very basic and I don’t like people who are into “extra stuff.” Just give me a place to sleep and some food to eat and I’m happy.

Extras:

Status Update:“Out burning books, leave one!”

Name: ______Date: ______Per: ______

If I’m A ______Scholar, then I Believe…

Directions: Below are some of the topics we’re discussing tomorrow at our tea party. Think about each one and how your assigned philosophy views them or would approach an answer. On the space below, write a sentence describing how you (as a Confucian, Daoist, or Legalist scholar) feel.

Poverty-who’s to blame?

______

The government-how should it be run?

______

Should we have a death penalty?

______

What’s your opinion about global warming?

______

Advice for the current President of the US:

______

Opinion on strict dictatorship governments:

______

How much should we trust others?

______

Is it better to be lenient (easy-going) or strict?

______