Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book project gutenberg. Also available from the same publisher are reprints of 19th century continue reading. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. The script exercises throughout the book and the slate. The first book is mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. Mcguffeys eclectic primer by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Publication date 1879 publisher boston, ginn collection cdl. The first book is mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. Illustrations of the best character have been freely supplied, and the skilled teacher will be able to use them to great advantage. Begins with one and twosyllable words and progresses to more difficult words covering about third grade through fifth grade reading levels. He was born september 23, 1800, near claysville, pennsylvania, and moved to coitsville township, ohio, with his parents in 1802. If you go to rainbow resources site, they have a grade level assigned to each book. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with.
The editor of the readers was william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffey s eclectic primer by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website. Mcguffey series mcguffeys eclectic readers series boxed teachers ed 8 vols. You can get the primer for free from project gutenberg, but there are no images in the kindle edition. Consequently, education and preaching the gospel were mcguffeys. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book classic reprint alexander h. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. Containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling 1853. Mcguffey s first eclectic reader by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873.
Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The book s illustrations greatly add to the stories the second eclectic reader emphasizes diction, written thought, and handwriting with reliance on easy to understand verbal forms and word construction such as simple derivatives adding only one or two letters to words if the primitive word form is not given. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of. Mcguffey 1857 reprint mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Jun, 2016 did you know that the mcguffey readers can be a language arts course covering spelling, vocabulary, copywork, dictation, narration, written narrations, and so forth. Stories on the bible, american history, manners, animals, courage, honesty, god, and the love of reading. Mcguffey second reader 9780880620031 by william holmes mcguffey. The books illustrations greatly add to the stories the second eclectic reader emphasizes diction, written thought, and handwriting with reliance on easy to understand verbal forms and word construction such as simple derivatives adding only one or two letters to words if the primitive word form is not given. Mott media has republished the 1830s version of the mcguffey readers. Heres how we use the mcguffey s eclectic readersboxed and mcguffey s spelling book for spelling in our home. The book turns out to be a childrens reading book complete with lessons. Although the covers show significant wear and separation from the first page,the rest of the book is intact. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys first eclectic.
The mcguffey readers and the mcguffey spelling book are free for your kindle or kindle app. Complete summary of william holmes mcguffey s mcguffey readers. Mcguffeys second eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey. Complete summary of william holmes mcguffeys mcguffey readers. The mcguffey s new fourth eclectic reader is recommended for grades 67 with a reading level of 6. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. There are no toc table of contents pages in this book. The child learns up to six new words with each lesson. Students begin with the alphabet and onesyllable words in the pictorial primer and by high school theyre learning about napoleon and. They teach reading through moral stories geared toward their original audience of white protestant americans. The book turns out to be a children s reading book complete with lessons. Mcguffeys second eclectic reader meet your next favorite book. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer, by.
Mcguffey readers were a series of graded primers for grade levels 16. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition, by william holmes mcguffey this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book eclectic educational. The spelling words end halfway through the 3rd reader replaced by vocabulary words. Excerpt from mcguffey s eclectic spelling book in revising this book, care has been taken to preserve all the excellences that have so long and so favorably distinguished mcguffey s eclectic spelling boox. Project gutenbergs mcguffeys eclectic spelling book, by w.
We use the eclectic readers gold and blue set, and generally start with the primer in k, first reader for 1st, second reader for 23rd grade, third reader for 46, etc. The plan of the book enables the teacher to pursue the phonic method, the word method, the alphabet method, or any combination of these methods. Mcguffeys family had emigrated to america from scotland in 1774, and they had strong opinions on religion and a belief in education. Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873.
Copy 2 was used in franklin, indiana and was held by the indianapolismarion county public library. Did you know that the mcguffey readers can be a language arts course covering spelling, vocabulary, copywork, dictation, narration, written narrations, and so forth. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. Mcguffey were teaching today, hed still focus on godly content that promotes moral growth and a welldeveloped mind. The mcguffeys new fourth eclectic reader is recommended for grades 67 with a reading level of 6.
Mcgovern mcgoverns mcgowan mcgowans mcguffey mcguffeys mcguire. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. At this point, switch to using the spelling book for weekly spelling. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book,mcguffeys eclectic spelling book,97814290 41034,education,mcguffey readers,mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Mcguffey readers are reprints of early 19th century eclectic readers and feature literary selections that are suited to the age level 1st through 6th grade and interests of students. Introduce your children to his 19thcentury classics, which stress phonics, memorization, and progressive vocabulary building. Publication date c1909 topics mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873, readers primary. Excerpt from mcguffeys eclectic spelling book in revising this book, care has been taken to preserve all the excellences that have so long and so favorably distinguished mcguffeys eclectic spelling boox. Oct, 2012 the mcguffey readers and the mcguffey spelling book are free for your kindle or kindle app. Mcguffeys eclectic primer book revised edition firefly5girl. Mcguffeys new eclectic spelling book antique 1865 school. They were widely used as textbooks in american schools from the mid19th century to the mid20th century, and are still used today in some private schools and in homeschooling. Mcguffeys new eclectic spelling book, 1865, rough, see photos, as is mcguffeys new eclectic spelling book embracing a progressive course of instruction in english orthography and orthoepy including dictation exercises.
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