The American Class-Reader: Containing a Series of Lessons in Reading (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Willson

9780484343848: The American Class-Reader: Containing a Series of Lessons in Reading (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 048434384X ISBN 13: 9780484343848

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Improve reading while building voice and taste.

This classic collection trains beginners and advanced readers alike with structured lessons in articulation, voice modification, and emphasis, set at the start of the book to guide learners.

In one volume, you’ll find practical instruction paired with a wide range of prose and poetry. The editor explains how to read with clear sense and feeling, and why variety in selection helps prevent monotony while sharpening articulation and intonation. Pieces come from American and English sources and are chosen to be engaging for young readers and their teachers.
What you’ll experience

Guided lessons on articulation, inflection, and emphasis to improve reading aloud
A broad mix of passages, short essays, and poems to practice different tones and styles
Introductions to reading with taste and natural expression, suitable for schools
Context about the purpose of reading aloud and how to cultivate a confident voice

Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone building foundational reading and speaking skills through classic and varied texts.

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