Talking With the Pencil: Primary Lessons in Language (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Swinton

9780332557250: Talking With the Pencil: Primary Lessons in Language (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332557251 ISBN 13: 9780332557250

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master early language skills with classic lessons in naming, writing, and description.

Talking With the Pencil: Primary Lessons in Language is a structured workbook that guides young readers through foundational language skills. The book blends oral practice with written exercises to help children recognize names of people, places, and things, and to understand how words show meaning in sentences.

Through progressively arranged lessons, learners explore topics like identifying nouns, writing names with correct capitalization, and using possessives. The text also introduces quality words to describe objects, and practical writing skills for letters and headings. Each unit combines short prompts, examples, and memory-friendly activities to build confidence and clarity in communication.

Recognize and categorize names of people, places, and things.
Practice copying, writing, and formatting names and sentences clearly.
Learn about possessives, capital letters, and basic grammar concepts.
Develop descriptive language with quality-words and simple composition tasks.

Ideal for young readers, parents, and teachers seeking a reliable, time-tested approach to early language education.

Nonfiction content in this edition supports classroom and home use, focusing on practical skills that build a solid foundation for reading and writing.

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