St. Johns Academy
1533 Wildwood Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Phone: (904) 824-9224
Fax: (904) 823-1145
email: wbrooks@stjohnsacademy.com

 

 
The Trivium
The Trivium

 

Logic
(Pert)
Grades 7-9

Student Characteristics

1. Still excitable, but needs challenges

2. Judges, critiques, debates

3. Likes to organize items

4. Shows off knowledge

5. Wants to know "behind the scenes" facts

6. Asks "Why?"

7. Thinks and acts as though more knowledgeable than adults

 

Teaching Methods

1. Time lines, charts, maps

2. Debates, persuasive reports

3. Drama

4. Guided evaluations and critiques

5. Formal logic

6. Research projects

7. Oral and written reports

8. Guest speakers, field trips

 

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