Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics: In the Grades of the Common SchoolMcMurry, Charles A. (Charles Alexander)
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Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics: In the Grades of the Common School
McMurry, Charles A. (Charles Alexander)
American literature -- Study and teaching; English literature -- Study and teaching
This contains also the Birds of Killingworth, and other
of Longfellow's best short poems.
Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and other papers (Burroughs). Houghton,
Mifflin, & Co. Also for seventh grade.
These are among the best of Burroughs's books for children.
Classic in style and choice in matter.
Hawthorne's Biographical Stories. Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Seven American Classics (Swinton). American Book Co.
A good collection of American classics suited to this grade.
Three Outdoor Papers (Higginson). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Interesting studies of nature in choice style.
Giles Corey (Longfellow). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
A drama of the Salem witchcraft, with directions for its
representation on the stage.
The Building of the Ship, The Masque of Pandora, and other poems
(Longfellow). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Excellent. The Masque of Pandora could be rendered in
dramatic form by children. Also for seventh grade.
Mabel Martin and other poems (Whittier). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
A choice collection of poems from Whittier. A good picture
of New England life. Used also in seventh and eighth grades.
Baby Bell, The Little Violinist, and other prose and verse
(Aldrich). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Very choice poems and stories.
Open Sesame, Vol. II, and Vol. III. Ginn & Co.
Poems and ballads. A collection well arranged for various
school use, for reading, recitation, and memorizing.
2. SUPPLEMENTARY AND REFERENCE BOOKS
Ten Great Events in History (Johonnot). D. Appleton & Co.
Good collateral reading in this grade.
Lanier's Froissart. Scribner's Sons.
A fine story for library ($2.00).
Child's History of England (Dickens). Hurst & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin,
& Co.; American Book Co.
A book much used. Should be in a school library.
Tales from Shakespeare (Lamb). American Book Co.; Macmillan Co.;
Educational Publishing Co.; D. C. Heath & Co.; Houghton, Mifflin,
& Co.
Designed as an introduction to the plays of Shakespeare.
Language and style superior. Used also in seventh grade.
Pilgrim's Progress (Bunyan). Macmillan Co.; Ginn & Co.; Houghton,
Mifflin, & Co.; University Publishing Co.
The famous old story which all children should read. A
book for the library and the home.
Story of Cæsar (Clarke). American Book Co.
Heroes and Patriots of the Revolution (Hart). The Macmillan Co.
Swiss Family Robinson. Ginn & Co.; Educational Publishing Co.
A library book for children. University Publishing Co.
Stories from Old English Poetry (Richardson). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
An excellent series of stories from Chaucer and others.
Historical Tales, English (Morris). J. B. Lippincott.
A good collection of English history stories.
Selections from Irving. Sibley & Ducker.
A variety of interesting selections from Irving's works.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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