McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader by William Holmes McGuffey

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Author McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
Title McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader
Note Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGuffey_Readers
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Summary "McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader" by William Holmes McGuffey is an educational textbook written in the late 19th century. This work serves as part of a series designed to help children learn how to read through a collection of lessons, stories, and moral teachings. The book covers fundamental topics in articulation, emphasis, punctuation, and includes a range of prose and poetry selections intended to engage young learners and teach them the values of kindness, responsibility, and hard work. The opening of the reader provides an overview of its structure and purpose, emphasizing the importance of phonetics, articulation, and comprehension in teaching children to read. It outlines the book's intention to support educators with practical exercises while encouraging students through relatable stories that impart moral lessons. The initial sections introduce various characters, settings, and scenarios like the curious shepherd boy Roy as he interacts with nature, and the delightful wonder of a first snowfall experienced by Johnny, setting the tone for an engaging learning experience. Overall, the content suggests a rich blend of education and morality, aiming to foster both literacy and character in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject Readers
Category Text
EBook-No. 14766
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Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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