SUGGESTIONS

To Teachers


The following suggestions are submitted for the benefit of young
teachers.

In order that pupils may learn how to define words at the heads of the
lessons, let the teacher read the sentences containing such words and
have pupils copy them upon slate or paper.

Then indicate what words are to be defined, and insist upon the proper
syllabication, accent, marking of letters, etc.

In this way the pupil learns the meaning of the word as it is used, and
not an abstract definition that may be meaningless.

Have pupils study their reading lessons carefully before coming to
recitation.

The position of pupils while reading should be erect, easy, and
graceful.

Give special attention to the subject of articulation, and insist upon a