exercises is closely knit and reinforced by a systematic
series of reviews.

11. A rich and varied selection of literature is

used, both as a stimulus to expression and as a stan-

dard to which the child may aspire.

12. An important series of lessons is given on the

industrial activities under the general headings,

Home Helpers, The World's Workers, Stories of

Industry, and others.

13. Another important series of chapters consists

of those which call for expression of patriotism and

good citizenship.

14. Recreation is not forgotten. Under the

strong motive of creating entertainment for himself,

the child is given much excellent practice in self-

expression.

15. The content of the lessons is intended to be

rich and inviting. Within the books the child should
love to linger, and from the stories, poems, and other
selections he should absorb much language power.

CONTENTS

PART ONE

CHANNELS OF EXPRESSION: A TALK WITH THE BOYS AND

GIRLS

THE MAIN CHANNEL OF EXPRESSION

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MAKE YOUR STORY LIFELIKE: USE OF CONVERSATION

DIRECT AND INDIRECT DISCOURSE

LOCAL HISTORY STORIES AND SKETCHES

GRANDFATHER AND GRANDMOTHER STORIES

FIRESIDE STORIES RETOLD

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COOKS AND COOKING

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THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING A COOK. ALCOTT: Troubles

of a Young Cook

112

MISSING LEAVES FROM THE COOK Book.

115

OLD TALES OF THE FIRST POET

151

ANOTHER OLD TALE. LOWELL: The Shepherd of King

Admetus

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THE WORK OF THE REPORTERS

175

A WELL-WRITTEN NEWS STORY. MELDRUM: Niagara's

Great Ice Bridge Breaks.

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WRITING NEWS STORIES

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