| Author |
Summers, Maud |
| Title |
The Summers readers: manual, first lessons in reading
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| Original Publication |
United States: Frank D. Beattys and Company,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
hekula03, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Summers Readers: Manual, First Lessons in Reading" by Maud Summers is an instructional guide written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide teachers with effective methods and strategies for teaching reading to beginners, focusing on phonics and comprehension. It emphasizes the importance of connecting symbols with their meanings and includes various exercises and materials suited for young learners. The opening of the manual outlines the fundamental principles involved in teaching reading, such as the importance of creating clear mental images, understanding language structure, and encouraging self-activity in learners. It discusses the elements of reading, including thought, symbols, and phonics, and introduces methodologies for effectively integrating these components into teaching practices. Overall, the introduction sets a strong foundation for educators by highlighting the vital role of engagement and understanding in the reading process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
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| Subject |
Reading (Elementary)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69672 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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