Oct 06, 2007 i have a mcguffeys electic spelling book 1896. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook by william holmes mcguffey. A classic reading curriculum that keeps students engaged. Using phonics and memorization techniques to develop reading ability helps cultivate a wide vocabulary, and the reading selections are selected to help students develop a.
Mcguffeys eclectic primer by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Scribd is the world s largest social reading and publishing site. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffey s second eclectic reader. If you go to rainbow resources site, they have a grade level assigned to each book. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book learn to read prince george. The spelling words end halfway through the 3rd reader replaced by vocabulary words. Sign up for academic associates complete reading program now. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with. Mcguffys eclectic speller ebook free ebook download as word doc. Book, mcguffeys eclectic primer, revised edition 1881. All words learned in mcguffey primer learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
Mcguffey were teaching today, hed still focus on godly content that promotes moral growth and a welldeveloped mind. Several distinct lessons on pro punciation are given, and towards the close of the book nu merous lessons of difficult words in orthography have been introduced. The first book is mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader, revised edition, 352 pages. Compiled by educator william holmes mcguffey, the mcguffey readers helped to standardize english language usage in the united states and not only reflected the moral values of the country in the 19th century.
Project gutenbergs mcguffeys eclectic spelling book, by w. Samuel blumenfeld is still using the mcguffey readers in his tutoring work. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book classic reprint alexander h. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. The book turns out to be a children s reading book complete with lessons. American book company collection newyorkpubliclibrary. Printed by the american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago.
Mcguffey readers have truly stood the test of time. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. 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. Containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling 1853. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. The books were also intended to develop proper character in children, and had a religious overtone. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Mcguffys eclectic speller ebook consonant alphabet. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book project gutenberg. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. This is probably about the easiest set of books to teach a kid how to read with. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys first eclectic. Publication date 1879 publisher boston, ginn collection cdl. 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. 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.
Publication date c1909 topics mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873, readers primary. Considered classics, these seven readers were originally published in 1836, and used to teach phonics, reading, writing and grammar to childen in 1st through 12th grade. Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader, 1920 for sale antiques. Mcguffey s teaching technique and the quality of reading material used are superlative, appropriate for any era desperately needed in our own. William holmes mcguffey since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting tales, beautiful poems. The book turns out to be a childrens reading book complete with lessons. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. In great shape with very little wear and crisp pages. The mcguffey readers and the mcguffey spelling book are free for your kindle or kindle app. Mcguffey readers, formally mcguffeys eclectic readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in american schools beginning in the 1830s. This is a great resource if you are homeschooling and tired of those easy reader books that dont really build on each other very well.
The child learns up to six new words with each lesson. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. Mcguffey s new fourth eclectic reader by mcguffey, wm. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition by. Sign up for academic associate s complete reading program now. Copy 2 was used in franklin, indiana and was held by the indianapolismarion county public library. The script exercises throughout the book and the slate. Mcguffeys teaching technique and the quality of reading material used are superlative, appropriate for any era desperately needed in our own. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. Called progressive because it begins with basic phonics and progresses to advanced vocabulary worthy of a graduate student. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer, by.
The first book is mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys second eclectic reader. Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Mcguffey is remembered as a conservative theological teacher. Readers primary 18701950, readers publisher new york. 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 original mcguffey s eclectic series 9780880620147 by william mcguffey. Primer through the sixth, revised edition, 7 volume set provides a classic approach to learning reading, with short, engaging lessons. Mcguffey readers elementary school reading books britannica. The readers emphasized spelling, vocabulary, and formal public speaking, which was a more common requirement in 19thcentury america than today. Students begin with the alphabet and onesyllable words in the pictorial primer and by high school theyre learning.
We use the eclectic readers gold and blue set, and generally start with the primer in k, first reader for 1st, second reader for. 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. Complete summary of william holmes mcguffey s mcguffey readers. The new american september 29, 1986, with appreciation. Jul 20, 2016 if you go to rainbow resources site, they have a grade level assigned to each book.
Introduce your children to his 19thcentury classics, which stress phonics, memorization, and progressive vocabulary building. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition by william holmes mcguffey. As such, it is the only spelling book you will ever need. Complete summary of william holmes mcguffeys mcguffey readers. Although the covers show significant wear and separation from the first page,the rest of the book is intact. The mcguffey readers textbook series was used in american schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition by william. Mcguffey s eclectic primer by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. The readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources hence, eclectic. Illustrations of the best character have been freely supplied, and the skilled teacher will be able to use them to great advantage. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of webster s unabridged dictionary. This 1879 revised edition conforms to webster s international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. 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. You can get the primer for free from project gutenberg, but there are no images in the kindle edition.
The original mcguffeys eclectic progressive spelling book. Mcguffey readers, formally mcguffeys eclectic readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in american schools beginning in the 1830s compiled by educator william holmes mcguffey, the mcguffey readers helped to standardize english language usage in the united states and not only reflected the moral values of the country in the 19th century but also shaped. Mcguffy s eclectic speller ebook free ebook download as word doc. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer. Mott media has republished the 1830s version of the mcguffey readers. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mc. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Oct, 2012 the mcguffey readers and the mcguffey spelling book are free for your kindle or kindle app.
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