This section is from the book "Sloyd Educational Manual Training", by Everett Schwartz. Also available from Amazon: Sloyd.

Have the pupils examine the model, teach the oblong, its faces, etc., and its relation to the cube. Let a number of them go to the board and draw the shape as it would appear if unfolded. Be sure that all can see the construction, and then, without directions, have them draw the diagram. Cut, fold, and sew the oblong, excepting one face with a loop for hanging as in the cube.
 
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