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Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics in the Grades of the Common School (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Charles McMurry

 
9781331165613: Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics in the Grades of the Common School (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock practical techniques for teaching reading with confidence and clarity.

This guide presents classroom methods for reading instruction that emphasize thoughtful discussion of literature, moral development, and active student engagement. It focuses on helping teachers guide pupils to understand characters, motives, and the larger ideas woven through classic works.

Readers will find guidance on cultivating two kinds of reading, building self-help skills with dictionaries, and using questions and dialogue to foster fresh, critical judgments. The approach aims to keep literature central to learning while avoiding rote moralizing.

  • How to discuss characters, motives, and moral themes without dampening student curiosity
  • Strategies for sight reading, quick comprehension, and sustained attention to text
  • Practical steps for teaching dictionary use, pronunciation, and word meaning
  • Suggestions for selecting high-quality reading material and guiding independent reading outside class

Ideal for teachers and students who want a thoughtful, classroom-tested framework for reading instruction.

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