Category: Teaching & Education
III. COMPOSITION 13 1. Theme Writing 13 2. Correction of Themes 17 3. Filing of Themes 19 4. Conferences on Written Work 20 5. Oral Composition 20 6. Principles of Composition 21 7. Use of Text-book 22
III. COMPOSITION 13 1. Theme Writing 13 2. Correction of Themes 17 3. Filing of Themes 19 4. Conferences on Written Work 20 5. Oral Composition 20 6. Principles of Composition 2...
2. Part 2Since it is only by constant practice that the average pupil can learn to write good English, it naturally follows that the essential part of the composition work is the writing...
3. Part 3From the very beginning of the course in reading, the teacher should make sure that each pupil gets a clear conception of the thought expressed in each sentence. Without undue e...
4. Part 4In the first year one or two short themes a week will give sufficient practice in composition. A short theme should consist of one well-rounded paragraph of about 150 words. The...
5. Part 5The fourth year is in some respects the most important for the work in composition. The ability to write good English fluently, acquired by most of the pupils from several years...
6. Part 6Laurie, S. S. Lectures on Language and Linguistic Method in the School. 2d edition, revised. Macmillan, New York, 1893. ($1.00). An excellent presentation of the value, the purp...