How To Teach Reading And Composition (1901)

''How To Teach Reading And Composition'' is a book written by James Jesse Burns in 1901. This book is a comprehensive guide for teachers on how to teach reading and composition effectively. The book covers a range of topics, including phonics, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. It provides practical tips and techniques for teaching reading and composition to students of all ages and abilities.The book begins by discussing the importance of reading and writing skills and how they are essential for success in life. It then moves on to cover the basics of phonics, including how to teach letter sounds, blends, and digraphs. The author also provides strategies for teaching vocabulary and grammar, such as using context clues and teaching parts of speech.The second half of the book focuses on teaching composition skills, including how to teach students to write clear and concise sentences, paragraphs, and essays. The author provides examples of different types of writing, such as descriptive, narrative, and persuasive, and offers tips on how to teach each type effectively.Overall, ''How To Teach Reading And Composition'' is a valuable resource for teachers who want to improve their students’ reading and writing skills. It is written in a clear and concise style and provides practical advice that can be implemented in the classroom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.