
SCHOOL READING BY GRADES FIFTH YEAR
PREFACE.
TO THE LEARNER.
SCHOOL READING. FIFTH YEAR. - SOMETHING ABOUT BOOKS.
OLD CHIRON’S SCHOOL.
THE DOG OF MONTARGIS. - I
THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET.
THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH.
THE CHOICE OF HERCULES.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CRATCHITS’.
Designed for fifth‑grade readers, this anthology guides students through a carefully chosen mix of classic poems, legends, and short narratives. Each selection is paired with exercises that reinforce spelling, pronunciation, and comprehension, encouraging learners to notice how authors convey emotion, describe actions, and create vivid impressions.
Beyond the mechanics of reading, the volume invites young listeners to explore the beauty of language and the stories that have shaped literature. With illustrations that complement the texts, biographical notes on the writers, and a handy word list, the book cultivates a love of reading while subtly weaving in themes of duty, patriotism, and curiosity about history, science, and art. It offers a balanced blend of instruction and inspiration, making the journey through classic works both engaging and educational.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (240K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1925
Best known for turning myths, legends, history, and literature into lively reading for young people, this Indiana educator became one of the most widely read children's authors of his era. His books were designed to teach as well as entertain, which helped them find a lasting place in classrooms and family libraries.
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