Manual of Instruction (for Teachers) (Classic Reprint)

Lew A. Ball

ISBN 10: 1332060633 / ISBN 13: 9781332060634

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling approach to teaching young children how to read by employing proven methods like recognizing words through their form similarity and dividing words into their phonetic parts. The book guides parents and teachers through these steps, beginning with short, engaging sentences that spark the child's interest and build their reading confidence. The author breaks down the process into manageable steps, ensuring that children can comprehend the sounds of new words by relating them to those they already know. With its clear instructions, this book empowers educators to foster a love of reading and provide children with a solid foundation for their literacy journey. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332060634_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Manual of Instruction (for Teachers) (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332060633
• ISBN 13: 9781332060634
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Teach reading with a natural, structured method that builds phonetic skills and reading confidence. This meticulous guide presents a step‑by‑step plan for teaching primary children to read without diacritical marks, using complete sets of phonetic parts, words, and sentences arranged in a practical sequence.

This edition lays out a year‑long program divided into clear parts: preliminary blackboard work, a primer and related drill, and supplementary reading. It emphasizes starting with sight words, then deriving phonetic parts from those words, and gradually expanding the vocabulary as children grow more fluent. The approach favors simple, focused lessons that move progressively from sentences to words to sounds, with ongoing review built into daily practice.

• Structured, sequential lessons for beginners that align practice with observable classroom steps.


• Clear emphasis on sight words and phonetic parts to support recognition and decoding.


• Practical guidance on using blackboard work, drills, and real objects or pictures to reinforce meaning.


• Year‑long scope, with defined stages and repeatable activities to track progress.

Ideal for teachers seeking a thorough, hands‑on method to introduce early reading, and for programs that value a natural, drill‑based progression that builds fluency through systematic practice.