
audiobook
by Caroline B. (Caroline Bigelow) Le Row
PREFACE.
LIST OF AUTHORS.
Poets’ Birthdays.
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER.
A handy companion for teachers seeking lively classroom exercises, this collection gathers short, memorable recitations that balance clear diction with sensible, moral content. Each piece has been tried and approved in real school settings, so educators can trust that the selections are both age‑appropriate and easy to teach. The book emphasizes brevity and simplicity, allowing even the busiest teachers to fit a polished performance into a regular lesson.
The anthology draws from a wide range of classic poets and writers, offering familiar verses as well as lesser‑known gems that are rarely found elsewhere. It also includes special selections for birthdays, holidays and other school celebrations, giving teachers ready‑made material for those moments. With guidance on emphasis and articulation, the volume makes it simple to bring confidence and enjoyment to every student’s speaking practice.
Full title
Practical recitations Selections for literary exercises appropriate for reception-days, holidays, poets' birthdays, etc. Selections for literary exercises appropriate for reception-days, holidays, poets' birthdays, etc.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (295K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Clark & Maynard, 1886.
Credits
Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1843
Best known for collecting the wonderfully odd schoolroom answers published as English as She Is Taught, she wrote lively books for readers, teachers, and young audiences in the late 19th century. Her work blends humor, classroom experience, and a clear interest in how children learn and speak.
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