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Third Book Of Lessons For The Use Of The Irish National Schools - Softcover

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Third Book Of Lessons For The Use Of The Irish National Schools. This instructional compilation collects a wide range of early education materials designed for use in Irish national schools. The book is organized into sections including Fables (both prose and verse), Natural History, Religious and Moral Lessons, Miscellaneous Lessons, and later portions focusing on language skills such as the Parts of Speech, Prefixes and Affixes, and simple economics (Money, Exchanges, Commerce, Coin). It provides graded reading material, syllabic word lists, and sample dialogues intended to develop pronunciation, spelling, and reading fluency, alongside practical science explanations (glass, metals, minerals) and introductory geography, history, and Bible narratives (Birth of Isaac, Deliverance of Israel, Moses, Joseph, and the History of Israel). The Contents reveal a curriculum that blends literature, moral instruction, and secular knowledge; numerous pieces cite well-known poets (Goldsmith, Cowper, Merrick, etc.) and classic fables (The Fox and the Goat, The Lion, The Wolf and the Lamb). Preface stresses varied reading sequences, memory pieces, and Pestalozzi-inspired methods, urging teachers to rotate lessons, use diagrams, and reinforce spelling and pronunciation. Overall, it presents a comprehensive, didactic educational resource for young readers, integrating linguistic, scientific, and religious education within a traditional nineteenth-century pedagogical framework.

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