The Sentence Method of Teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling: A Manual for Teachers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George L. Farnham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365105341 ISBN 13: 9780365105343

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Teach reading, writing, and spelling with a practical, results‑focused method.

This guide presents a concrete approach called the sentence method, built from real classroom experiments and designed to help students use language as a tool for thinking and action.

The book describes how to move beyond traditional drills by linking reading, writing, and spelling to real work students will do in life. It emphasizes eye reading over phonics alone, the use of objects to illustrate sentences, and gradual, thoughtful introduction of new words and forms. The method aims to make thought the center of learning, not just the mechanics of language.

Designed for busy teachers and curious parents, the manual explains step by step how to set up lessons, manage a class, and measure progress. It argues that literacy should grow from the student’s concrete experience and evolve into independent expression through both spoken and written language.

• Learn a structured, hands‑on sequence that ties reading, writing, and spelling together.
• Use objects and writing on the board to anchor understanding of sentences.
• Progress from simple sentence work to independent reading and composition.
• Balance classroom work with home practice to reinforce skills.

Ideal for readers who teach or guide young learners, and for anyone seeking a practical, experiment‑based method to foster literacy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365105341
• ISBN 13: 9780365105343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 79