The Normal Fifth Reader (1878)

by Albert Newton Raub

Book Overview

The Normal Fifth Reader is a classic educational book written by Albert Newton Raub and first published in 1878. This book is designed for fifth-grade students and is part of a series of reading textbooks that were widely used in American schools during the late 19th century.The Normal Fifth Reader contains a variety of literary genres, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama, as well as historical and biographical sketches. The book aims to improve students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis skills, while also exposing them to a broad range of cultural and historical topics.The book is organized into 60 lessons, each of which includes a selection of readings, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions. The readings are carefully chosen to provide a balance of challenging and accessible material, with a focus on classic works of literature and historical documents.Overall, The Normal Fifth Reader is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the history of American education. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the curriculum and teaching methods of the past, while also offering timeless lessons on language and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120909333
• ISBN13: 9781120909336
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"