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WARNER, 42, 77.
WEBSTER, 73, 83, 87, 110.
Words, form of, 164; meaning of,
167; usage of, 173; in present
use, 174; national use, 175;
in reputable use, 175; impro-
prieties, 177; of Anglo-Saxon
origin, 188; use of long or short,
189; value of short, 192; value
of long, 194; choice of, 197; gen-
eral or specific, 198; appropriate-
ness of, 198; exercises in, 166,
169, 171, 176, 184, 195, 200.
WORDSWORTH, 193, 204, 305, 306,
326.

By O. I. WOODLEY

Superintendent of Schools, Menominee, Michigan

Illustrated with twenty-four full-page half-tone engravings and drawings in the text

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"Foundation Lessons in English," as the name implies, is designed to present the fundamental elements of our language, to lay a foundation for the interpretation and enjoyment of literature, and to develop the power to appreciate and use good English. Since these expressions of growth in language culture are the ultimate purpose of all language work, it has been the aim in the preparation of these lessons to show how the ability to understand and to make language may be gained.

These books present a new departure in language teaching in the grades, in that flexibility of language; the use of correct and exact statements; the cultivation of the language sense, and the development of the powers of observation and their relation to language expression.

The use of language to give information, to provoke thought, or to arouse the emotions is presented by a clear and logical method of treatment that is considered a valuable contribution to the teaching of English. For this purpose an abundance of choice literary material has been selected from the writings of the best authors.

These lessons are the result of a long and earnest study of the subject, and are founded upon well-established psychological principles. Each lesson has a distinct and well-defined purpose, and has been carefully tested in the class room.

COMMENTS

"In my judgment this is one of the most important text-books in English for the lower grades of the public schools that I have seen." -DR. A. LEONARD, President Michigan System of Normal Schools, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

"I have carefully examined the 'Foundation Lessons in English' by Woodley and find them true to the spiral system adapted. They are ideal books for language work. The selections and studies are exceptionally nice, and fit the case at hand. Their use can but cultivate a pure, correct taste for good literature. In this they outrank every book I have seen.” — GEORGE WINCH, Prin. Varney School, Manchester, New Hampshire.

"I consider it (Woodley's Foundation Lessons in English') a masterpiece in the presentation of English as a vital, living subject, and admirably calculated to aid the pupil in gaining a mastery of expression."-C. H. DEMPSEY, Supt. of Schools, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

"I am greatly pleased with 'Foundation Lessons in English.' I have great confidence in Superintendent Woodley's teaching, and am quite persuaded that the little book will be what it claims to be, 'Foundation Lessons.'" Superintendent R. G. BOONE, Cincinnati, Ohio.

"I regard it as the best book for the teaching of English that I have seen. It marks a new era in the teaching of English to beginners."-Superintendent N. E. HUTCHINSON, Bryan, Ohio.

"A beautiful, helpful, and unique book.” — Jesse Hubbard, Menominee, Michigan (County Commissioner of Schools).

"A very admirable book for language work. I can recommend Superintendent Woodley's book very highly."-Principal H. E. JOHNSON, Coldwater, Michigan.

"This is one of the first and best books on language work that I have ever seen. I wish that we had it in our schools, as it is far ahead of anything that I have examined in this line.” — LIZZIE KELLER, Tiffin, Ohio.

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