Book details
McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader
Description
McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader continues and extends the reading skills learned in the First Reader, for children as young as six all the way to adults learning to read. Seventy-one lessons use short stories to teach meaning, spelling, pronunciation, and punctuation. Each lesson highlights 8 to 20 new words and charming 19th-century illustrations accompany the text. This is the revised 1879 edition. The McGuffey Readers are among the best known schoolbooks in the history of American education, having sold more than 120 million copies since the time of their first publication in 1836.
Age
6-8
Text complexity
beginner
Length
164 pages
Why to read
- Historical Significance: McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader is part of the renowned McGuffey Readers series, which played a crucial role in American education during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Reading this book offers insight into the educational methods and materials of that era.
- Foundational Literacy Skills: The book is designed to build upon the literacy skills acquired from the First Eclectic Reader. It introduces more complex sentences, vocabulary, and moral lessons, which can be beneficial for readers looking to improve their reading comprehension and language skills.
- Moral and Ethical Lessons: Like other books in the McGuffey series, the Second Eclectic Reader includes stories and poems that impart moral and ethical lessons. These can be valuable for readers of all ages, particularly young readers developing their sense of right and wrong.
- Cultural Literacy: Reading McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader provides a window into the cultural values and societal expectations of the time it was published. It can help modern readers understand the historical context of American culture and the evolution of educational content.