McGuffey's Fourth Eclectic Reader
William Holmes McGuffey
Published: 1920
Pages: 256
The McGuffey readers have stood the test of time as a practical and effective introduction to the skills of reading and writing. As the word ‘eclectic’ suggests, this book is adaptable to several methods of imparting reading skills, which engages the visual, aural and tactile senses, using approaches that include the ‘look say’ method, the phonics method and cursive writing. The diligent application of McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader can be beneficial for discerning parents or tutors who wish to equip children with a solid foundation in preparation for any vocational or academic career path they eventually choose; that foundation consists of the basic skills necessary to comprehend the language and communicate to others effectively.