McGuffey's Eclectic Primer, Revised Edition in Modern English

Produced by Don Kostuch

[Transcriber's Notes:

Welcome to the schoolroom of 1900. The moral tone is plain. "She is kind to the old blind man."

Welcome to the classroom of 1900. The moral lesson is clear. "She is kind to the old blind man."

The exercises are still suitable, and perhaps more helpful than some contemporary alternatives. Much is left to the teacher. Explanations given in the text are enough to get started teaching a child to read and write. Counting in Roman numerals is included as a bonus in the form of lesson numbers.

The exercises are still useful and maybe even more helpful than some modern options. A lot is up to the teacher. The explanations in the text are sufficient to begin teaching a child how to read and write. Counting in Roman numerals is included as a bonus in the form of lesson numbers.

Don Kostuch ]

Don Kostuch

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[Illustration: Two children in hammock.]

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Copyright, 1909, By Henry H. Vail.

Preface

Introduction

The flattering success of McGuffey's Revised Readers, and the inquiry for more primary reading matter to be used in the first year of school work, have induced the Publishers to prepare a REVISED PRIMER, which may be used to precede the First Reader of any well arranged series.

The impressive success of McGuffey's Revised Readers and the demand for more beginner reading materials for the first year of school have led the publishers to create a REVISED PRIMER that can be used before the First Reader of any well-structured series.

The method pursued is the same as that in McGuffey's Revised Readers, and the greatest possible care has been taken to insure a gradation suited to the youngest children. Only about six new words are to be mastered in each lesson. These new words and the new elementary sounds are always to be found in the vocabulary of the lesson in which they are first used.

The approach used here is the same as in McGuffey's Revised Readers, and every effort has been made to ensure the pace is appropriate for the youngest children. Only about six new words are introduced in each lesson. These new words and the basic sounds will always be included in the vocabulary of the lesson where they first appear.

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.

The book's layout allows the teacher to use the Phonic Method, the Word Method, the Alphabet Method, or any mix of these approaches.

Illustrations of the best character have been freely supplied, and the skilled teacher will be able to use them to great advantage.

Illustrations of the highest quality have been readily provided, and the skilled teacher will be able to use them very effectively.

The script exercises throughout the book and the slate exercises at the close, have been specially written and carefully engraved for this Primer; they may be used to teach the reading of script, and as exercises in learning to write.

The script exercises throughout the book and the slate exercises at the end have been specifically created and thoughtfully engraved for this Primer; they can be used to teach reading script and as practice for learning to write.

In the full confidence that the public will appreciate a cheap and attractive Primer of this character, the Publishers have spared no expense to make this book equal, in type, paper, and illustrations, to any that have been issued from their Press. (iii)

In the full belief that readers will value an affordable and appealing Primer like this, the Publishers have invested heavily to ensure this book matches the quality of type, paper, and illustrations of any others produced by their Press. (iii)

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[Illustration: Cat watching moth.]

[Illustration: Cat staring at moth.]

McGuffey's Eclectic Primer

McGuffey's Eclectic Reading Primer

Lesson 1

a and cat rat

a e d n r t

[Illustration: Rat]

a rat a cat

A cat A rat

A cat and a rat.

A rat and a cat.

at the ran has

Ann h th s

[Illustration: Cat]

The cat the rat

The cat chased the rat

The cat has a rat.

The cat caught a rat.

The rat ran at Ann.

The rat charged at Ann.

Ann has a cat.

The cat ran at the rat.

The cat chased after the rat.

Nat hat fan can f

[Illustration: Children playing at the seashore.]

[Illustration: Kids playing at the beach.]

a fan a hat

a fan a cap

Ann and Nat.

Ann has a fan.

Ann has a supporter.

Nat has a hat.

Nat has a cap.

Ann can fan Nat.

man cap lad sat

guy cap dude sat

l m p s

[Illustration: Boy running and old man, with gout, sitting.]

[Illustration: Boy running and an elderly man, with gout, sitting.]

a cap the lad

a cap the guy

A man and a lad.

A man and a boy.

The man sat; the lad ran.

The man sat down; the boy ran off.

The man has a hat.

The guy has a hat.

The lad has a cap.

The guy has a cap.

The cat and the rat ran.

Ann sat, and Nat ran.

Ann sat, and Nat jogged.

A rat ran at Nat.

A rat ran toward Nat.

Can Ann fan the lad?

Can Ann fan the guy?

The man and the lad.

The guy and the kid.

The man has a cap.

The guy has a cap.

The lad has a fan.

The guy has a fan.

Has Ann a hat?

Does Ann have a hat?

Ann has a hat and a fan.

[Illustration: Script Exercise:

[Illustration: Script Exercise:]

a at rat sat

a rat sat

can cap lad and

The cat ran. Ann ran.

The man has a hat. ]

The guy has a hat.

dog Rab fat Nat's

dog Rab overweight Nat's

o b g

[Illustration: Boy and dog watching cat on post.]

Nat's cap a fat dog

Nat's hat a chubby dog

Has the lad a dog?

Does the guy have a dog?

The lad has a fat dog.

The kid has a big dog.

The dog has Nat's cap.

The dog has Nat's hat.

Nat and Rab ran.

Nat and Rab jogged.

Rab ran at a cat.

Rab chased a cat.

see sees frog

see frog

on log e

[Illustration: Boy sitting on fence, watching frog sitting on log.]

[Illustration: Boy sitting on a fence, watching a frog sitting on a log.]

a log the frog

See the frog on a log.

Rab sees the frog.

Can the frog see Rab?

The frog can see the dog.

Rab ran at the frog.

Rab chased the frog.

it stand Ann's is lamp mat i

it stand Ann's lamp mat i

[Illustration: Mother with girl holding cat, by lamplight.]

[Illustration: Mom with girl holding cat, by lamplight.]

a mat the stand

See the lamp! It is on a mat.

See the lamp! It’s on a mat.

The mat is on the stand.

The lamp is Nat's, and the mat is Ann's.

The lamp belongs to Nat, and the mat belongs to Ann.

Tom nag not him catch he his ch

Tom nagged him not to catch him in his chase.

[Illustration: Boy and dog chasing horse.]

See the nag! It is Tom's nag.

See the horse! It’s Tom's horse.

Can Tom catch his nag?

Can Tom catch his horse?

He can not catch him.

He can't catch him.

The dog ran at the nag, and the nag ran.

The dog ran at the horse, and the horse ran away.

Tom's nag is fat; his dog is not fat.

Tom's horse is overweight; his dog is not overweight.

Nat is on Tom's nag.

Nat is on Tom's horse.

Nat's dog, Rab, can not catch the rat.

Nat's dog, Rab, can't catch the rat.

See the frog on the log.

A lad sees the frog.

A boy sees the frog.

The lad can not catch it.

The kid can't catch it.

A cat is on the mat; the cat sees a rat.

Ann's fan is on the stand.

The man has a lamp.

The guy has a lamp.

A dog ran at the man.

A dog ran towards the man.

Ann sat on a log.

[Illustration: Script exercise:

[Illustration: Script exercise:]

Tom sees Nat's dog.

Tom spots Nat's dog.

A fat frog is on the log.

Can not Rab catch it? ]

Can’t Rab get it?

nest this eggs she in get box hen

e x sh

[Illustration: Cat watching hen, watching eggs in nest.]

the box a nest

the box a home

This is a fat hen.

This is a big hen.

The hen has a nest in the box.

She has eggs in the nest.

A cat sees the nest, and can get the eggs.

A cat spots the nest and is able to reach the eggs.

old run fox o u

[Illustration: Dog chasing fox away from a hen.]

Can this old fox catch the hen?

Can this old fox catch the chicken?

The fox can catch the hen, and get the eggs in the nest.

The fox can catch the chicken and take the eggs from the nest.

Run, Rab, and catch the fox.

[Illustration: Script Exercise: This nest has eggs in it. ]

pond ducks them feed Nell I by will

i y ch w

[Illustration: Girl watching ducks on pond.]

Nell is by the pond.

Nell is at the pond.

I see ducks on the pond.

I see ducks in the pond.

Nell sees the ducks, and will feed them.

Nell sees the ducks and is going to feed them.

She can not get the ducks

She can't catch the ducks.

holds to blind Mary hand kind a o k y

[Illustration: Girl lead old, blind man.]

[Illustration: Girl leads old, blind man.]

This old man can not see.

This elderly man can't see.

He is blind.

He is visually impaired.

Mary holds him by the hand.

Mary is holding his hand.

She is kind to the old blind man.

She is nice to the old blind man.

I see ducks on the pond; Tom will feed them.

I see ducks on the pond; Tom is going to feed them.

Tom is blind; he holds a box in his hand.

Tom is blind; he’s holding a box in his hand.

Nell is kind to him.

Nell is nice to him.

This old hen has a nest.

Mary will run and get the eggs.

Mary will go get the eggs.

Sue doll dress new her

Sue's new doll dress

let e u ew

let you be you

[Illustration: Two girls sitting by tree, playing with dolls.]

[Illustration: Two girls sitting by a tree, playing with dolls.]

Sue has a doll.

It has a new dress.

It has a new outfit.

She will let Ann hold the doll in her hands, and Ann will fan it.

She will let Ann hold the doll in her hands, and Ann will wave it around.

Sue is kind to Ann.

Sue is nice to Ann.

there five bird tree rob do e i v

[Illustration: Cat watching bird and eggs in nest on tree top.]

A bird is in the tree. It has a nest there.

The nest has five eggs in it.

The nest has five eggs.

Do not rob the nest.

Don't rob the nest.

Will the bird let the cat get her five eggs?

Will the bird let the cat take her five eggs?

cage pet sing lives so loves

o g ng

[Illustration: Bird perched on girl's hand.]

This is a pet bird.

This is a pet parrot.

It lives in a new cage.

It will stand on Sue's hand, and sing.

It will sit on Sue's hand and sing.

Sue loves her pet bird.

Sue loves her bird.

So do I love it.

So I love it.

are you yes fast too

are you fast too

like boys of (ov) play

like boys play

a a y oy

[Illustration: Boys playing in snow by a canal. Town in background.]

Do you see the boys at play?

Do you see the boys playing?

Yes, I see them; there are five of them.

Tom is too fat to run fast.

Tom is too overweight to run quickly.

Nat can catch him.

Nat can get him.

I like to see boys play.

I enjoy watching guys play.

Sue has a doll and a pet bird.

Her doll has a new dress and a cap.

Her doll has a new dress and a hat.

Sue loves Mary, and will let her hold the doll.

Sue loves Mary and will let her hold the doll.

The pet bird lives in a cage. Sue and Mary will stand by the cage, and the bird will sing.

There are birds in the tree by the pond. Can you see them?

Yes; there are five of them in a nest.

Tom will not rob a bird's nest. He is too kind to do so.

Tom won’t steal a bird’s nest. He’s too nice to do that.

[Illustration: Script Exercise:
Nell will feed the ducks.

[Illustration: Script Exercise:
Nell is going to feed the ducks.

Sue has a new dress. ]

Sue has a new outfit.

what night owl day an but well big eyes best

a ow wh

[Illustration: Owl perched on tree branch.]

What bird is this? It is an owl.

What bird is this? It's an owl.

What big eyes it has!

What big eyes they have!

Yes, but it can not see well by day.

Yes, but it can't see well during the day.

The owl can see best at night.

The owl sees best at night.

Nat Pond has a pet owl.

grass they come off barn

shade hot cows out

e ou

[Illustration: Cows standing under a tree.]

The day is hot.

It's a hot day.

The cows are in the shade of the big tree.

The cows are in the shade of the large tree.

They feed on the new grass.

They eat the fresh grass.

Our cows do not run off.

Our cows don’t escape.

At night they come to the barn.

At night, they go to the barn.

soon sun neck set

way bell one (wun) their

oo

[Illustration: Cows leaving pasture at subset.]

[Illustration: Cows leaving the pasture at sunset.]

The sun will soon set.

The sun is setting soon.

The cows are on their way to the barn.

The cows are headed to the barn.

One old cow has a bell on her neck. She sees our dog, but she will not run.

One old cow has a bell around her neck. She spots our dog, but she won't run.

Our dog is kind to the cows

Our dog is gentle with the cows.

brave if ship boat

drown men rock save

drown men, save rock

[Illustration: Men rowing through storm to shipwreck.]

[Illustration: Men rowing through a storm to a shipwreck.]

The ship has run on a rock.

The ship has run aground.

Five men are on the ship.

If the boat can not get to them, they will drown.

If the boat can't reach them, they'll drown.

The boat has brave men in it. They will save the five men.

The boat has courageous men on it. They will rescue the five men.

Come, boys, and feed the cows. The sun has set, and they are at the barn.

Come on, guys, and feed the cows. The sun has gone down, and they're at the barn.

Sue has a bell on the neck of her pet cat.

Sue has a bell on her pet cat's collar.

One hot day Ann and Nell sat on the grass in the shade of a big tree. They like to rock their dolls, and sing to them.

One hot day, Ann and Nell sat on the grass under the shade of a big tree. They liked to rock their dolls and sing to them.

The brave men in our boat are on their way to the ship. They will save the men in the ship, if they can. They will not let them drown.

The brave men in our boat are heading to the ship. They will rescue the men on the ship, if possible. They won’t let them drown.

What bird has big eyes? The owl. Can an owl see at night? Yes, an owl can see best at night.

fall ice skates cry with had stone did

a c sk

[Illustration: Children skating on pond in winter.]

[Illustration: Kids ice skating on a frozen pond in winter.]

The boys are on the ice with their skates.

The boys are on the ice with their skates on.

There is a stone on the ice.

There’s a rock on the ice.

One boy did not see it, and has had a fall.

One boy didn't see it and fell.

But he is a brave boy, and will not cry.

But he is a brave kid and won't cry.

[Illustration: Sawmill near river; town and hillside in background. two children playing near river in foreground.]

[Illustration: Sawmill by the river; town and hillside in the background. Two kids playing by the river in the foreground.]

look go John here all wheel mill have round

oo j

Look! there are John and Sue by the mill pond.

Look! There are John and Sue by the mill pond.

They like to see the big wheel go round.

They enjoy watching the big wheel spin.

They have come to play on the logs and in the boat.

They've come to play on the logs and in the boat.

John and Sue will play here all day.

John and Sue will be playing here all day.

[Illustration: Script Exercise:

[Illustration: Script Exercise:]

The cows like grass.

The cows enjoy grass.

They stand in the shade. ]

They are standing in the shade.

or Jane girls floor roll some which black

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Here are some girls with skates; but they are not on the ice.

Here are some girls with skates, but they're not on the ice.

Their skates roll on the floor. Which way do you like to skate,—on the ice, or on the floor?

Their skates glide on the floor. Which do you prefer, skating on ice or on the floor?

The girl with the new black dress is Jane Bell.

The girl in the new black dress is Jane Bell.

[Illustration: Four girls roller-skating.]

for out as how try horse should hurt ears be

o no u

oh no you

[Illustration: Train approaching railroad crossing; two boys and a horse and wagon waiting to cross tracks.]

[Illustration: Train coming up to a railroad crossing; two boys and a horse and wagon waiting to cross the tracks.]

Look out for the cars!

Watch out for the cars!

How fast they come!

They come so fast!

No horse can go as fast as the cars.

No horse can run as fast as cars.

I will not try to catch them, for I should fall and be hurt.

I won't try to catch them because I might fall and get hurt.

See the horse look at the cars.

See the horse looking at the cars.

Will he not run?

Is he not going to run?

There is ice on the pond, and the mill wheel can not go round.

There’s ice on the pond, and the mill wheel can’t turn.

The boys are all out on the ice with their skates.

The boys are all out on the ice in their skates.

I will let you and Tom try to skate; but do not fall, for you will be hurt.

I’ll let you and Tom give skating a try, but don’t fall because you might get hurt.

Look! here come the cars.

Look! Here come the cars.

John and Nat try to skate as fast as the cars go, but they can not. John has had a fall.

John and Nat try to skate as fast as the cars, but they can't. John took a spill.

The girls are not on the pond; but some of them have skates which roll on the floor.

The girls aren't on the pond, but some of them have skates that roll on the floor.

[Illustration: Script Exercise:

[Illustration: Script Exercise:]

How fast the cars go!

Wow, those cars are fast!

Can you see them? ]

Can you see those?

work ax pile Ned think wood saw hard cut

o th n

[Illustration: Two boys, one sawing, the other chopping logs.]

[Illustration: Two boys, one using a saw, the other chopping wood.]

Ned and John are hard at work. John has a saw, and Ned has an ax.

Ned and John are working hard. John has a saw, and Ned has an axe.

They will try to cut all of the wood which you see in the pile.

They will try to cut all the wood you see in the pile.

Do you think they can do this in one day

Do you think they can pull this off in one day?

noise air hear gone May walk cool two

a oi

a hey

[Illustration: Two girls walking near a lake. Men working and boys playing in background.]

[Illustration: Two girls walking by a lake. Men are working, and boys are playing in the background.]

Two girls have gone out for a walk.

It is May, and the air is cool. They hear the birds sing in the trees, and they hear the noise of the frogs in the pond.

It’s May, and the air is cool. They hear the birds singing in the trees, and they hear the sounds of the frogs in the pond.

They see men at work and boys at play.

They see men working and boys playing.

pull cart goats Bess up ride hill

u

[Illustration: Girl riding in small cart pulled by two goats.]

[Illustration: Girl riding in a small cart pulled by two goats.]

Bess has a cart and two goats.

She likes to ride in her cart.

She enjoys riding in her cart.

See how the goats pull!

Check out how the goats pull!

Bess is so big, I think she should walk up the hill.

Bess is so huge, I think she should walk up the hill.

The goats love Bess, for she feeds them, and is kind to them.

The goats adore Bess because she feeds them and treats them kindly.

blaze put yet house fire roof call ring we

z

[Illustration: Boys running in front of burning house.]

[Illustration: Boys running in front of a burning house.]

This house is on fire.

This house is burning.

Look! the roof is in a blaze.

Look! The roof is on fire.

Run, boys, and ring the bell. Call some men to put out the fire.

Run, guys, and ring the bell. Call some men to put out the fire.

We may yet save the house, if we work hard

We might still save the house if we put in the effort.

Bess, do you hear a noise?

Bess, do you hear that noise?

Yes, Tom; what is it?

Sure, Tom; what’s up?

It is the mill by our house; logs are cut there.

It’s the mill by our house; they cut logs there.

How do they cut the logs, Tom,—with an ax?

How do they cut the logs, Tom—using an ax?

Not with an ax, Bess; it is too hard work; they cut them with a saw.

Not with an axe, Bess; that’s too much work; they cut them with a saw.

May we not go and see the mill at work, Tom?

Can we not go see the mill in action, Tom?

Yes, I think so. The air is cool, and we can walk in the shade. We should go soon, Bess, or the pile of wood will be gone.

Yes, I think so. The air is cool, and we can walk in the shade. We should go soon, Bess, or the stack of wood will be gone.

Our two goats and the cart are here, Tom; we can ride to the mill. It is not up hill, and the goats can pull us fast.

Our two goats and the cart are here, Tom; we can ride to the mill. It’s not uphill, and the goats can pull us quickly.

Miss wants would tells rule keep good that each u

[Illustration: Six children surrounding young woman.]

[Illustration: Six kids gathered around a young woman.]

The girls and boys all love Miss May; she is so kind to them.

The kids all love Miss May; she’s really nice to them.

Miss May tells them there is a rule that she wants them to keep. It is,
"Do to each one as you would like each one to do to you."

Miss May tells them there’s a rule she wants them to follow. It is,
"Treat others the way you want to be treated."

This is a good rule, and all boys and girls should keep it.

This is a good rule, and all kids should follow it.

school child church when books skates

[Illustration: Several people standing in front of school that appears similar to a small church.]

[Illustration: Several people standing in front of a school that looks like a small church.]

What kind of house is this?

Do you think it is a schoolhouse, or a church?

Do you think it's a school or a church?

It looks like a church, but I think it is a schoolhouse.

It looks like a church, but I think it's a schoolhouse.

I see the boys and girls with their books and slates.

I see the kids with their books and tablets.

When the bell rings, they will go in.

When the bell rings, they will go inside.

A good child likes to go to school.

A good child enjoys going to school.

quail quick seen kill me oh eat first know Henry

qu

[Illustration: Quail in brush.]

"John! come here. Be quick, and tell me what kind of bird this is."

"John! Come here. Hurry up and tell me what kind of bird this is."

"Do you not know, Henry?"

"Don't you know, Henry?"

"Oh, no! what is it?" "It is a quail."

"Oh, no! What is that?" "It's a quail."

"It is the first quail I have seen. Is it good to eat?"

"It’s the first quail I’ve seen. Is it good to eat?"

"Yes; but I should not like to kill it."

"Yeah, but I wouldn't want to kill it."

Kate dear name blue baby near shut crib sit

[Illustration: Baby sleeping in crib.]

Is not this a dear baby in the crib?

Isn't this a cute baby in the crib?

Her name is Kate, and she has big, blue eyes. You can not see her eyes, for they are shut.

Her name is Kate, and she has big, blue eyes. You can’t see her eyes because they are closed.

Kate is a good baby; but she will cry if she is hurt, or if she is not well.

Kate is a good baby, but she will cry if she's hurt or not feeling well.

Bess likes to sit near the baby, and to rock her in the crib.

Bess enjoys sitting by the baby and rocking her in the crib.

Henry Black and Ned Bell live near our house. They go to school, and I see them go by each day with their books and slates.

Henry Black and Ned Bell live close to our house. They go to school, and I see them walk by every day with their books and notebooks.

Miss May tells the girls and boys that they should be at the schoolhouse when the bell rings. So Henry walks fast, and is first at school. He is a good boy, and wants to keep the rule of the school.

Miss May tells the kids that they need to be at the schoolhouse when the bell rings. So Henry walks quickly and is the first one at school. He's a good kid and wants to follow the school's rules.

Ned is not a good boy. I do not think he likes to go to school or to church.

Ned isn't a good kid. I don't think he enjoys going to school or church.

I saw him try to kill a quail with a stone. The quail is too quick a bird for that, and Ned did not hurt it; but I know that a good child would not try to kill a bird.

I saw him trying to hit a quail with a stone. The quail is too fast for that, and Ned didn’t hurt it; but I know that a good kid wouldn’t try to kill a bird.

[Illustration: Script Exercise: There is a baby at Ned's house. Her name is Kate. Ned is not a good boy, but he loves Kate, and I do not think he would hurt her. ]

[Illustration: Script Exercise: There’s a baby at Ned’s house. Her name is Kate. Ned isn’t a good kid, but he loves Kate, and I don’t think he would hurt her.]

light far its high where sea tall were

The tall house which you see on that high rock is a lighthouse. At night its light is seen far out at sea, and the men on ships can tell where to go.

The tall house you see on that high rock is a lighthouse. At night, its light shines far out at sea, helping the men on ships know where to navigate.

If it were not for this, they would run on the rocks.

If it weren't for this, they would crash on the rocks.

How would you like to live in a lighthouse?

How would you feel about living in a lighthouse?

[Illustration: Lighthouse on cliff above pounding surf.]

[Illustration: Lighthouse on cliff above crashing waves.]

wrong wolf us my took sheep more watch lambs

[Illustration: Sheep grazing under a tree. Two boys watching from fence in the background.]

[Illustration: Sheep grazing under a tree. Two boys watching from a fence in the background.]

Let us watch the sheep as they feed on the hills. They like to eat the new grass.

Let's watch the sheep as they graze on the hills. They enjoy eating the fresh grass.

Do you see my two lambs? I had two more; but an old wolf took them one night.

Do you see my two lambs? I used to have two more, but an old wolf got them one night.

I love my pet lambs. It would be wrong to hurt them

I love my pet lambs. It would be wrong to hurt them.

laugh snow head fun mouth made pipe

gh (as f)

[Illustration: Three boys making a snowman; two children in foreground carrying water buckets.]

[Illustration: Three boys building a snowman; two kids in the foreground carrying water buckets.]

The boys have made a big snow man.

The boys have built a huge snowman.

They have put a tall hat on his head, and an old pipe in his mouth.

They’ve placed a tall hat on his head and an old pipe in his mouth.

Hear them laugh as they play!

It is good fun for the boys.

It’s good fun for the guys.

They would like to have it snow all day and all night.

They want it to snow all day and all night.

sweets mean please bee buzz vine could said (sed) once (wuns)

[Illustration: Bee flying near vine.]

"Buzz! buzz!" a bee said to Mary.

"What do you mean?" said Mary. "Please tell me once more."

"What do you mean?" Mary asked. "Can you please tell me that again?"

"Buzz! buzz! buzz!" but Mary could not tell its wants.

"Buzz! buzz! buzz!" but Mary couldn't figure out what it wanted.

I think it said, "Please let me get some sweets in this vine.

I think it said, "Please let me have some treats in this wine."

One day Nat and I sat on the high hill by the sea, where the tall lighthouse stands. We could look far out, and could see the ships at sea.

One day, Nat and I sat on the high hill by the sea, where the tall lighthouse is. We could look far out and see the ships on the water.

As we sat there, we saw a man near by, with some sheep and lambs. The man had a pipe in his mouth. He sat with us, and let the sheep eat the grass.

As we sat there, we saw a man nearby, with some sheep and lambs. The man had a pipe in his mouth. He joined us, allowing the sheep to graze on the grass.

What fun it is to see lambs play! It made us laugh to see them.

What a joy it is to watch lambs play! It cracked us up to see them.

The man said that once, when the sheep and lambs were out in the snow, an old wolf took one of the lambs, and ran off with it.

The man said that one time, when the sheep and lambs were out in the snow, an old wolf grabbed one of the lambs and ran off with it.

I think that men should watch their sheep, so that a wolf can not catch them.

I believe that men should keep an eye on their sheep to ensure that a wolf can't catch them.

while might time things done right your halves

[Illustration: Script Exercise:
Work while you work,
Play while you play,
One thing each time,
That is the way.

[Illustration: Script Exercise:
Focus on your tasks,
Have fun when it's time for fun,
One thing at a time,
That's how it should be.

All that you do,
Do with your might,
Things done by halves,
Are not done right.
]

All that you do,
Do with all your strength,
Things done halfway,
Aren't done properly.
]

went fish fell safe arms sprang was thank got

[Illustration: Boy fishing from log.]

One day John went to the pond to fish. His dog, Watch, went with him.

One day, John went to the pond to fish, and his dog, Watch, went with him.

John sat on a log for a time, but did not catch a fish.

John sat on a log for a while, but didn't catch any fish.

As he got up to go, he fell off the log. Watch sprang in to save him. John put his arms round the dog's neck, and was soon safe on the log once more.

As he got up to leave, he fell off the log. Watch jumped in to save him. John wrapped his arms around the dog's neck and was soon back on the log again.

"Thank you, my brave old dog," said John to Watch.

"Thank you, my brave old dog," John said to Watch.

James asks warm town then drives been(bin) show

James asks the friendly town, then drives to the show.

[Illustration: Girl talking to boy leading horse and wagon.]

[Illustration: Girl chatting with a boy who's guiding a horse and wagon.]

James has been to the mill.

The day is warm, and he lets his horse stand in the shade.

The day is warm, and he lets his horse rest in the shade.

A girl asks him to show her the way to the town. He tells her the way, and then drives on.

A girl asks him to show her how to get to town. He gives her directions, and then he drives off.

I'll she'll don't puss pur pat fur harm deeds

[Illustration: Kitten.]

[Illustration: Cat.]

I love my dear puss,
Her fur is so warm;
And, if I don't hurt her,
She'll do me no harm.

I love my sweet cat,
Her fur is so cozy;
And, if I don't hurt her,
She won't hurt me.

I'll pat my dear puss,
And then she will pur,
And show me her thanks
For my kind deeds to her.

I'll pet my sweet cat,
And then she'll purr,
And show me her gratitude
For the nice things I do for her.

now wreaths who queen woods shall crown

[Illustration: Children playing in wood. Two boys in foreground playing a fife and drum.]

[Illustration: Children playing in the woods. Two boys in the foreground playing a fife and drum.]

It is the first of May. The boys and girls have gone to the woods to have a good time. See them at their play.

It’s the first of May. The kids have gone to the woods to have fun. Look at them playing.

The girls have wreaths in their hands.

The girls are holding wreaths.

Now they will crown some one Queen of the May. Who shall it be?

Now they will choose someone as Queen of the May. Who will it be?

It should be the best girl, and that is Kate.

It should be the best girl, and that’s Kate.

God small from world moon shine nut long ago

[Illustration: Small girl watching a tree. Two acorns shown in inset.]

[Illustration: Little girl looking at a tree. Two acorns shown in inset.]

Do you see that tall tree?

Long ago it sprang up from a small nut.

Long ago, it grew from a tiny nut.

Do you know who made it do so?

Do you know who made it happen?

It was God, my child. God made the world and all things in it. He made the sun to light the day, and the moon to shine at night.

It was God, my child. God created the world and everything in it. He made the sun to light up the day and the moon to shine at night.

God shows that he loves us by all that he has done for us. Should we not then love him?

God shows his love for us through everything he's done for us. Shouldn't we love him in return?

Lord smile joys tears nigh morn griefs woes stars say

Lord, smile upon our joys and tears. The morning brings griefs and woes, yet the stars still say...

[Illustration: Sunset; lake in foreground; moon and stars.]

When the stars, at set of sun,
Watch you from on high;
When the light of morn has come,
Think the Lord is nigh

When the stars come out at sunset,
Look down on you from above;
When the morning light arrives,
Remember the Lord is close.

All you do, and all you say,
He can see and hear;
When you work and when you play,
Think the Lord is near.

All you do and all you say,
He can see and hear;
When you work and when you play,
Remember the Lord is near.

All your joys and griefs he knows,
Sees each smile and tear;
When to him you tell your woes,
Know the Lord will hear

All your happiness and sadness he knows,
Sees every smile and tear;
When you share your troubles with him,
Know the Lord will listen.

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THE ALPHABET.

LESSON II.

LESSON III.

LESSON IV.

LESSON V.—REVIEW.

LESSON VI.

LESSON VII.

LESSON VIII.

LESSON IX.

LESSON X.—REVIEW.

LESSON XI

LESSON XII.

LESSON XIII.

LESSON XIV.

LESSON XV.—REVIEW.

LESSON XVI.

LESSON XVII.

LESSON XVIII.

LESSON XIX.

LESSON XX.—REVIEW.

LESSON XXI.

LESSON XXII.

LESSON XXIII.

LESSON XXIV.

LESSON XXV.—REVIEW.

LESSON XXVI.

LESSON XXVII.

LESSON XXVIII.

LESSON XXIX.

LESSON XXX.—REVIEW.

LESSON XXXI.

LESSON XXXII.

LESSON XXXIII.

LESSON XXXIV.

LESSON XXXV.—REVIEW.

LESSON XXXVI.

LESSON XXXVII.

LESSON XXXVIII.

LESSON XXXIX.

LESSON XL.—REVIEW.

LESSON XLI.

LESSON XLII.

LESSON XLIII.

LESSON XLIV.

LESSON XLV.—REVIEW.

LESSON XLVI.

LESSON XLVII.

LESSON XLVIII.

LESSON XLIX.

LESSON L.

LESSON LI.

LESSON LII.

SLATE EXERCISES

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