Book details
McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader
Description
Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
beginner
Length
480 pages
Book in series
#6
Why to read
- Historical Significance: McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader is part of the renowned McGuffey Readers series that played a significant role in American education during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Reading it provides insight into the educational values and methods of that era.
- Language Development: The book contains a rich collection of classic literature, speeches, and essays that can help improve vocabulary, comprehension, and rhetorical skills due to the complexity and variety of texts included.
- Cultural Literacy: By reading selections from influential authors and orators, readers can gain a better understanding of the cultural and intellectual heritage that has shaped American society and thought.
- Teaching Resource: For educators and homeschooling parents, McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader offers a traditional approach to teaching reading and speaking. It can be used as a resource for developing lesson plans or for direct instruction in advanced reading, elocution, and moral education.