We know, however, that they are interested in automobiles. By starting out with some vital observation or question out of the automobile world, we may count on their attention. Following the discussion thus raised, we might then inquire the purpose of the garages that we find along all public highways. We could dwell upon the significance of repairs in maintaining the efficiency of cars. Now we are prepared for the query, Is it not essential that we have spiritual garages for the souls of men, garages where supplies and repairs may be had? The "gas" of faith. The "oil" of consolation. The "adjustment" of repentance. The "charging" of our spiritual batteries, etc. Once led into the subject, boys can be made to see that spiritual problems are even more vital than material ones. The point of contact established, we next face the matter of _Lesson Statement_. The subject matter must either be in mind already because of home preparation, or the teacher must supply it. In the smaller classes the teacher generally will have to tell in good part what he wishes to convey; in the larger classes, there are the possibilities of home preparation, topical reports, the lecture, and the socialized recitation built up by questions and discussions. It is not intended here to discuss the various methods of lesson presentation--the thought being simply that in some way the lesson statement must be presented. Then there is the problem of connecting up the present lesson with those that have already been presented. The review is a vital factor in fixing in the mind the relative value of material covered. Then, too, there is the matter of questioning to test knowledge and stimulate discussion, together with the weaving in of illustrative material that has already been thought out or which may suggest itself as the lesson progresses. If, as all this material has been presented, the application has been made sufficiently clear to the pupils, the presentation is complete; otherwise avenues of action should be pointed out, care being taken to stimulate rather than to moralize. In conclusion, then, we have the matter of preparation as follows: PREPARATION _As it involves subject matter_: _As it involves presentation_: 1. The Aim Point of Contact 2. Organization Lesson Statement 3. Illustration Review 4. Application Illustration 5. Questions Application * * * * * QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS--CHAPTER XIV 1. Discuss the helpfulness of having a definite procedure in the matter of lesson preparation. 2. Point out the differences between lesson preparation and lesson presentation. 3. Name and discuss the essential steps in preparing a lesson. 4. To what extent would you favor adopting these steps as the fundamental processes?