Eighth Reader by James Baldwin and Ida C. Bender
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"Eighth Reader" by James Baldwin and Ida C. Bender is an educational reader designed for children, likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a collection of literary excerpts aimed at imparting reading, comprehension, and interpretive skills. The selections feature various notable authors and works, intending to inspire a love for literature and enhance the reading abilities of schoolchildren. At the start of the volume, the reader is introduced
to the book's intent, emphasizing the importance of reading with expression and understanding. It outlines the objective of helping students appreciate literary craftsmanship and the nuances of different writing styles. The opening excerpts showcase charming sibling interactions between Tom and Maggie, and significant emotional moments depicted in excerpts from classic literature, such as Charles Dickens' reflections on personal loss in "David Copperfield." This blend of instructive and engaging prose aims to foster a lifelong love for reading among young learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Baldwin, James, 1841-1925 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bender, Ida C. (Ida Catherine), 1857-1916 |
| Title | Eighth Reader |
| Credits |
Produced by Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Readers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30559 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 666 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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