The Sentence Method of Teaching Reading, Writing and Spelling (Classic Reprint): A Manual for Teachers: A Manual for Teachers (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

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First, Spelling. My question was When in doubt in regard to the spelling of a word, how do you assure yourself? The answer, in substance, was, I write the word, and when it looks right, I assume it is correct. Upon further questioning, they were unanimous in the statement that they had adopted this method as a necessity after they had left school and entered upon the active duties of life. Only three or four, out of some hundreds questioned, thought of the word as they had learned it from the spelling book, and these were teachers.

Second, Reading. In regard to reading I found that most of those who had learned to read in school were slow readers, pronouncing the word mentally, if not aloud. Many found it difficult to take in the author's meaning without pronouncing the words audibly.. On the other hand, those who had learned to read at an early period before attending school, and many of whom could not remember the time they could not read, were rapid readers. Twin we.

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