How to Teach Reading in the Public Schools

How to Teach Reading in the Public Schools

[17] [18] [19] It must be clear that no progress can be made in the teaching of any subject unless the teacher possess a definite standard of criticism; and, furthermore, it must be granted that the teacher of reading does not possess this standard. We have a standard in spelling, in arithmetic, in geography, but none in readingat least none clearly apprehended and scientifically applied. It is, therefore, the purpose of the first part of this book to present those elements of vocal expressionthe four criteriaa knowledge of which is indispensable to any progress in the teaching of reading. These are, Time, Pitch, Quality, and Force, the first of which we now proceed to study in detail. In Professor Raymonds admirable work, The Orators Manual, there appear these significant words: The relative time apportioned to a word indicates the minds measurement of it,represents the speakers judgment as to the amount of meaning or importance that it conveys. A moments thought must convince us of the truth of this statement. Making due allowance for certain speakers, who, for one cause or another, have an unusually slow or fast utterance, the principle laid down by Professor Raymond is, without doubt, psychologically sound. In fact, it is a platitude; but like many another platitude, its truth is so close to us that we fail to perceive its meaning and application. An additional proof of the soundness of this principle is found in music. A[20] solemn dirge, a funeral march, an anthem of praise is rendered in slow time; while moderate and fast time seem the fitting expression of the lighter moods. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 61727
Author: Clark, S. H. (Solomon Henry)
Release Date: Apr 1, 2020
Format: eBook
Language: English