"Give children a wide range of subjects, with the end in view of establishing in each case some one or more of the relations I have indicated. Let them learn from first-hand sources of information--really good books, the best going, on the subject they are engaged upon. Let them get at the books themselves . . ."
Year 7 is a step up in difficulty. Students continue studying Plutarch's Lives as well as a Shakespearean play each term. They will continue with daily copywork, as well as studied dictation and grammar study. Every scheduled reading will still be narrated, either orally or in writing. Written narration should increase to more often than once a week, serving as further preparation for composition. Foreign language study continues as begun in previous years, alongside the study of Latin. A second contemporary language may be introduced this year.
If you are beginning with an older student, we have a list of "don't miss" books that should be read before beginning Year 7 here.
| Complete Course of Study for Year 7 | |
|---|---|
BASIC: I just want to see what I need - a basic, stripped down version, without a lot of options to choose from and a bit of a lighter load. Year 7 Curriculum, Basic/Lite Version and its 36-Week Schedule |
WITH OPTIONS: I want to see all of my options and be able to make choices. Year 7 Curriculum, Detailed and its 36-Week Schedule |
| A Basic Overview of Year 7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible | History | Geography | Science and Math |
| Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua Luke |
Middle Ages, 800-1485 Early British history The Magna Carta Joan of Arc |
How the Heather Looks Brendan Voyage Mapwork |
Living science books in weather, chemistry, botany, astronomy Spiders Nature Writings Nature Study Math |
| Citizenship | |||
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Plutarch's Lives Ourselves Economics |
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| Language Arts | Literature | Foreign Language | Music and Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copywork Oral and Written Narration Recitation Grammar |
Shakespeare Medieval poetry King Arthur, Chaucer, and more. . . |
Modern Language Latin |
Hymns and Folk Songs Artist/picture study Composer Drawing and Handicrafts |
