Mcguffeys first eclectic reader revised edition 1920. This antique hardcover book is a copy of mcguffey s eclectic spelling book. Moving from basic phonics, it progresses to lessons on syllables and then to advanced vocabulary worthy of a graduate student. Mcguffey s eclectic primer revised edition vintage childrens hc text book. I found it easier to use the actual books instead of reading them on a device or printing them out. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book the original classic. The walter havighurst special collections mcguffey reader collection. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. There are 144 pages in the book and it looks as if some are missing. Mcguffey s second eclectic reader revised edition by mcguffey, william holmes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Mcguffey s eclectic primer by william holmes mcguffey also a pdf version at 19th century school books ages 4 to 6, learning to read. There is wear, tear, aging, staining, writing, stamping and stickers. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Project gutenberg titles by william holmes mcguffey mcguffey.
He was born september 23, 1800, near claysville, pennsylvania, and moved to coitsville township, ohio, with his parents in 1802. Mcguffeys second eclectic reader revised edition by mcguffey, william holmes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book classic reprint alexander h. Mcguffey readers elementary school reading books britannica.
This 1879 revised edition conforms to webster s international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Mcguffey eclectic spelling book lesson 1 part a youtube. This e book text has been shared by project gutenberg. Consequently, education and preaching the gospel were mcguffey s. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition, by william holmes mcguffey this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Although the covers show significant wear and separation from the first page,the rest of the book is intact. Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Millions of his mcguffey readers, a series of textbooks focusing on spelling, grammar, and oration for primary school students, were sold between the years 1836 and 1960.
Aug 29, 2016 mcguffey s eclectic spelling book lesson plan template and teaching resources. They teach reading through moral stories geared toward their original audience of white protestant americans. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book. May 07, 2011 mcguffey eclectic spelling book lesson 1 part a. Mcguffey readers are reprints of early 19th century eclectic readers and feature literary selections that are suited to the age level 1st through 6th grade and interests of students. Mcguffey, which is now, at last, again available to you. Mcguffey s second eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey gutenberg text. The spelling books were designed to precede the eclectic readers. Publication date 1879 publisher boston, ginn collection cdl. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader revised edition 1920 abebooks. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition 1896.
This is an online version of a 19th century spelling textbook, and therefore any reference is used to serve for historical. We use the eclectic readers gold and blue set, and generally start with the primer in k, first reader for 1st, second reader for 23rd grade, third reader for 46, etc. Puritans new england primer, noah webster s american spelling book, and the bible. Mcguffey readers, formally mcguffeys eclectic readers, series of elementary school reading books that were widely used in american schools beginning in the 1830s compiled by educator william holmes mcguffey, the mcguffey readers helped to standardize english language usage in the united states and not only reflected the moral values of the country in the 19th century but also shaped.
Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book wikisource, the free. Mar 24, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Mcguffey readers were a series of graded primers for grade levels 16. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Writing throughout, spine is separated at top, almost all pages are missing a small piece on the bottom as shown but still a nice antique school book from 1896. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book, revised edition. Sign up for academic associate s complete reading program now. Mott media has republished the 1830s version of the mcguffey readers. Containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling 1853. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. Oct 12, 2010 mcguffey s eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. Eclectic school 9780880620000 by alexander h mcguffey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jun 07, 2018 millions of his mcguffey readers, a series of textbooks focusing on spelling, grammar, and oration for primary school students, were sold between the years 1836 and 1960. Jun 23, 2019 the source document of this text is not known.
This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by w. Mcguffey s first eclectic reader by william holmes mcguffey gutenberg text. Miami university libraries 1 the walter havighurst special. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook by william holmes mcguffey. Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys first eclectic. The editor of the readers was william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling bookthe english alphabet.
Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book,mcguffeys eclectic spelling book,97814290 41034,education,mcguffey readers,mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. We use mcguffey s eclectic readers for spelling and writing in addition to reading. The first book is mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. How to use the mcguffey progressive spelling book i have recently discovered how powerful the mcguffey speller is in teaching spelling.
It is different from other methods in that the book is more of a recitation book than a book of words to spell on a spelling test. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with. Mcguffey, five volumes, book set, book collection, instant library, photo prop, bookshelf, staging 170422 purdywordsdesign 5. The original mcguffey eclectic progressive spelling book 9780880620000 by william holmes mcguffey. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mc. Spelling books 1 this is an inventory of the eclectic progressive spelling book, on an improved plan. If you go to rainbow resources site, they have a grade level assigned to each book. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. They contained stories of widely varied subject matter appealing to youngsters and taught religious, moral, and ethical principles that reflected both. The original mcguffey s eclectic progressive spelling book eclectic school series mcguffey s readers.
Mcguffey s family had emigrated to america from scotland in 1774, and they had strong opinions on religion and a belief in education. Also available from the same publisher are reprints of 19th century continue reading. But did you know that william mcguffey, a professor in the nineteenth century with a passion for education and the bible, wrote mcguffeys newly revised eclectic spelling book. William holmes mcguffey mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873 mcguffey s eclectic primer, revised edition.
The spelling words end halfway through the 3rd reader replaced by vocabulary words. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william mcguffey. Mcguffeys eclectic readers free pdf downloads happy. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. I have my children write one selection daily for copywork or dictation. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book museum of the bible. The eclectic spelling book was designed to teach students the english language not since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories. Several distinct lessons on pro punciation are given, and towards the close of the book nu merous lessons of difficult words in orthography have been introduced. The original mcguffey eclectic progressive spelling book. Project gutenbergs mcguffeys eclectic spelling book, by w. See more ideas about mcguffey readers, mcguffey, readers. They were widely used as textbooks in american schools from the mid19th century to the mid20th century, and are still used today in some private schools and in homeschooling. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book project gutenberg. Dec 28, 2017 this series is in the original language, including some archaic expressions, but with very biblical, characterbuilding content.
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