The fourth reader begins with exercises in marks and pauses (punctuation and editor's marks), articulation, accent, and inflection. These exercises are followed by 80 lessons-51 in prose and 29 in poetry. Complexity and vocabulary level has increased dramatically since the first...
Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Fourth Eclectic Reader includes "Try, Try Again," "Robinson Crusoe's House," and "The Wreck of the Hesperus."
McGuffey's Readers First Eclectic Reader is a classic American textbook that was first published in 1836 by William Holmes McGuffey. It is a collection of stories, poems, and other literary works that are designed to teach children how to read and improve their reading skills...
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McGuffey's Fourth Eclectic Reader, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped,...
First published in 1836, McGuffey's Fourth Reader was a staple of American education for over a century. It contains a rich selection of prose and poetry, aimed at developing the literacy, morality, and patriotism of young readers. This work has been selected by scholars...
Originally published in 1836, the McGuffey Readers revolutionized American education by introducing a new approach to teaching students how to read and write. The Fourth Reader in the series builds on the skills developed in earlier volumes, presenting challenging new material...