The Standard Fifth Reader (First-Class Standard Reader) For Public and Private Schools: Containing a Summary of Rules for Pronunciation and Elocution, Numerous Exercise for Reading and Recitation, a New System of References to Rules and Definitions, and a
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- The Standard Fifth Reader (First-Class Standard Reader) For Public and Private Schools: Containing a Summary of Rules for Pronunciation and Elocution, Numerous Exercise for Reading and Recitation, a New System of References to Rules and Definitions, and a
- Author
- Epes Sargent
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 026571690X
- ISBN 13
- 9780265716908
- Item weight
- 901 grams
Master the basics of reading aloud with a trusted standard.
This 19th‑century classic, The Standard Fifth Reader, offers a comprehensive approach to pronunciation, elocution, and expressive reading. It blends practical exercises with a robust reference system to help students understand how words work and how to deliver text with clarity and confidence.
This edition emphasizes a thoughtful balance between simple, approachable drills and longer selections. It guides teachers and students through phonetics, articulation, punctuation, and delivery, while connecting each piece to practical rules and explanations. An extensive index and cross‑references help learners track vocabulary, word origins, and pronunciation notes, shaping both accuracy and enjoyment in reading.- Clear, lesson‑based structure: Part I covers sounds, letters, articulation, punctuation, and emphasis; Part II offers prose and verse reading exercises.
- Practical tools for teachers and students: references to rules and the explanatory index, plus a system of marks to flag difficult words.
- A wide range of pieces: early exercises lead into longer selections across various voices and styles.
- Historical teaching perspective: guidance aims to develop not only correct reading but moral and literary discernment.
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