Graded Memory Selections by Various
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"Graded Memory Selections" by Various is a collection of literary excerpts and poems arranged for educational purposes, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology is designed for use in schools, guided by superintendents from Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda, aiming to instill both moral values and an appreciation for literature among children. The selections range widely in thematic content, reflecting on childhood, nature, and morality, making it a resource for enhancing
young students' understanding of language and expression. The beginning of "Graded Memory Selections" introduces the compilers' intention to merge education with culture, emphasizing that mere facts do not equate to a well-rounded education. The preface discusses the importance of incorporating meaningful literary works that will nurture children's moral and aesthetic sensibilities. This collection is structured by grade level, featuring poems suitable for children from primary grades to high school, with selections from various authors aimed at fostering a positive and thoughtful mindset in readers. The early examples offered set the stage for this notion, with themes of love, nature, and the innocence of childhood being prevalent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hughes, Charles C. |
| Editor | McClymonds, John William, 1848- |
| Editor | Waterman, S. D. |
| Title | Graded Memory Selections |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25639 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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