STEPS IN ENGLISH 



By A. C. McLEAN, A.M., Principal of Luckey School, 

 Pittsburg; THOMAS C. BLAISDELL, A.M., Pro- 

 fessor of English, Fifth Avenue Normal High School, 

 Pittsburg; and JOHN MORROW, Superintendent of 

 Schools, Allegheny, Pa. 



Book One. For third, fourth, and fifth years $0.40 



Book Two. For sixth, seventh, and eighth years 60 



THIS series presents a new method of teaching language 

 which is in marked contrast with the antiquated systems 

 in vogue a generation ago. The books meet modern 

 conditions in every respect, and teach the child how to ex- 

 press his thoughts in language rather than furnish an undue 

 amount of grammar and rules. 



^[ From the start the attempt has been made to base the work 

 on subjects in which the child is genuinely interested. Lessons 

 in writing language are employed simultaneously with those in 

 conversation, while picture-study, the study of literary selec- 

 tions, and letter-writing are presented at frequent intervals. 

 The lessons are of a proper length, well arranged, and well 

 graded. The books mark out the daily work for the teacher 

 in a clearly defined manner by telling him what to do, and 

 when to do it. Many unique mechanical devices, <?. g., a 

 labor-saving method of correcting papers, a graphic system of 

 diagramming, etc., form a valuable feature of the work. 

 ^| These books are unlike any other series now on the 

 market. They do not shoot over the heads of the pupils, 

 nor do they show a marked effort in writing down to 

 the supposed level of young minds. They do not contain 

 too much technical grammar, nor are they filled with what 

 is sentimental and meaningless. No exaggerated attention is 

 given to analyzing by diagramming, and to exceptions to ordi- 

 nary rules, which have proved so unsatisfactory. 



AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY 



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