New National First Reader by Barnes, Ballard, and Thayer
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"New National First Reader" by Charles J. Barnes, Harlan H. Ballard, and S. Proctor Thayer is an educational children's book published in the late 19th century. This reader serves as an introductory text for young learners, focusing on the basics of reading using a method that emphasizes familiar words and phonetic sounds. Its likely purpose is to enhance literacy and comprehension skills among early readers. The content of "New National First Reader"
consists of a series of lessons that gradually introduce new vocabulary words along with simple sentences and engaging illustrations. Each lesson is paired with script exercises aimed at reinforcing the newly learned words. The book features a variety of themes, including interactions between children and animals, playful scenarios, and familiar objects from daily life, making it relatable to its young audience. The approach is conversational, designed to make learning enjoyable while fostering a love for reading. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barnes, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1837-1921 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ballard, Harlan Hoge, 1853-1934 |
| Author | Thayer, S. Proctor |
| Title | New National First Reader |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and The Internet Archive Children's Library, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Readers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13853 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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