CURRICULUM RESOURCES

 

The program has been extended into Grade 10 with curriculum for English classes. This 30-lesson unit focuses on the issues of violence, bullying, sexuality, and substance use, and also takes a look at gangs.  These are all issues identified by adolescents as problems they are facing and fit the triad of violence, sexual behaviour, and substance use that are central focus of the Fourth R Core Program. Since the stories are about issues important to adolescents, each of the six short stories provide a starting point for reading, thinking, talking, and writing about these important topics for teens.

A Catholic Perspective of this program is available, which is consistent with Catholic beliefs.

Similar teaching strategies are used as in the Core Program, and expands students’ understanding of effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. Students are asked to share their ideas in small groups, larger groups, and whole-class discussions. Some exercises are designed to be done individually, while others involve collaboration with classmates.	Click on the links below to see sample lesson plans. Sample Lesson Sample Reading Sample Synopsis
Curriculum Materials / Teacher Training The Fourth R English Curriculum is available for purchase in the options listed below. In addition, Fourth R training workshops can be arranged to assist teachers with implementation of the curriculum lessons. This 3 hour workshop is highly recommended.   Topics and Times: Story 1 – Cyber-Bullying (5 periods)  Story 2 – Gangs (6 periods) Story 3 – Substance Use & Self-Image (4 periods) Story 4 – Relationships (5 periods) Story 5 – Social Acceptance (6 periods) Story 6 – Making Healthy Choices (4 periods)   Click here for a pedagogical review by Tools for Change, an educator’s website that provides a comprehensive listing of resources that promote healthy, equal relationships, reviewed and critiqued using a strengths-based model.	TESTIMONIALS “The Fourth R can be integrated in powerful and important ways with curriculum the secondary English program. Students are motivated to read and talk about personally meaningful topics affecting youth. Relevant, issues-based reading provided through Fourth R resources engages students and promotes meaningful talking, writing, and critical thinking in the English classroom.” Connie Bray, Learning Coordinator Thames Valley District School Board “The Fourth R teacher’s manual format is self-explanatory and clear and offers a variety of activities that integrate language learning and life lessons."  "I found each story dealt with a variety of complex issues and tasks which were generally engaging to the class. My students loved the subject of the stories.” David Hughes / Agata Kowalski, Teachers Glendale District High School “Overall I felt the Fourth R English unit was worthwhile. The stories were interesting and easy to read. I liked how they were realistic. It really shows what teenagers go through everyday.” Student Strathroy District Collegiate Institute

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PRICING FOR GRADE 10 ENGLISH

This program is available for purchase in the options listed below. All curriculum binders contain teacher friendly lessons, including lesson objectives, learning expectations, teaching and learning strategies, handout and overhead masters, and marking rubrics.

• Curriculum Package (teacher binder, teacher text, 30 student texts)....................................$269.00
• Student Text (coil-bound book containing 6 short stories) ......................................................$ 10.00
• Student Text (+25 copies) (coil-bound book containing 6 short stories) ................................$ 8.00
• Teacher Binders...............................................................................................................................$ 59.00
  

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