Introduction to the Fourth Year
Description
This introductory book provides the teacher with insights into stages of childhood development, a layout of the school year and the typical day, and includes reading lists and supplies lists needed for teaching.
Sample Lesson
The Block Calendar Rotation
Here is a possible block rotation scheme for the entire year. There are about 18 weeks from September to the end of January including a two-week winter break. This would constitute the first semester of the year. Another 16-18 weeks including a two-week spring break will take us into mid-June concluding the second semester.
First Semester
September to the end of January
- Sept. – Local Geography City and County Block I (3 weeks)
- Sept./Oct. – Introduction to Fractions Block I (3 weeks)
- Oct. – The Norse Myths with Composition Block I (3 weeks)
- Oct./Nov. – Man and Animal Studies Block I (3 weeks)
- Nov./ Dec. – Introduction to Grammar Block I (3 weeks)
- Dec./Jan. – The Kalevala Epic (3 weeks)
- 2 week winter break at this time
Second Semester:
February through June
- Feb. – Fraction Applications Block II (3 weeks)
- Feb./Mar. – Man and Animal Studies Block II (3 weeks)
- Mar./April – Grammar and English Block II *with Norse Myths (3 weeks)
- April/May – State History and Geography Block II (3 weeks)
- 2 week spring break at this time
- May – The Beowulf Epic (3 weeks)
- June – Review and More Stories from the Kalevala (or Norse Mythology*) (3 weeks)
*optional to include stories of the Norse Myths here
- Introduction
- Source Books Needed
- Block Rotation: Organizing the Year
- Calendar of the Year :Block Rotation
- Organizing the Day: The Main Lesson
- Opening Activities
- Review Time
- The Lesson Presentation and Activity
- Materials Needed for Teaching
- Art Supplies
- Understanding the Fourth Year Student
- Reading List