The eclectic spellingbook was designed to teach students the english language not this companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. Illustrations of the best character have been freely supplied, and the skilled teacher will be able to use them to great advantage. Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook has available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In great shape with very little wear and crisp pages. The original mcguffey s eclectic series 9780880620147 by william mcguffey. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mc. William holmes mcguffey s most popular book is alternate third reader. Containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling 1853. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book by mcguffey edition. 4250234589604 walimex 18960 softbox pro softbox ol 60x90cm walimex & k. Blank lined notebook for elementary grade students to record new words 88 pages 8x10 skm designs on.
William holmes mcguffey books list of books by author. Oct, 2012 the mcguffey readers and the mcguffey spelling book are free for your kindle or kindle app. Mcguffey readers were a series of graded primers for grade levels 16. Aaaspell features a comprehensive set of interactive spelling lessons, games and exercises. Gutenberg project index free ebook download as text file.
Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of mcguffeys first eclectic reader revised edition. The plan of the book enables the teacher to pursue the phonic method, the word method, the alphabet method, or any combination of these methods. In revising this book, care has been taken to preserve all the excellences that have so long and so favorably distinguished mcguffey s eclectic spelling book. Mcguffeys eclectic readers free pdf downloads happy. Scribd is the world s largest social reading and publishing site. But did you know that william mcguffey, a professor in the nineteenth century with a passion for education and the bible, wrote mcguffey s newly revised eclectic spelling book. Mcguffey s sixth eclectic reader mcguffey s readers william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffey s new fourth eclectic reader by mcguffey, wm. I found it easier to use the actual books instead of reading them on a device or printing them out. The original mcguffey s eclectic progressive spelling book eclectic school series mcguffey s readers. Samuel blumenfeld is still using the mcguffey readers in his tutoring work. New listing nip 7 books mcguffeys eclectic readers set primer through sixth grade revised ed. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer.
Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. You can get the primer for free from project gutenberg, but there are no images in the kindle edition. 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 is a great resource if you are homeschooling and tired of those easy reader books that dont really build on each other very well.
The first book is mcguffey s eclectic spelling book revised edition, american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago, c. Mcguffey s eclectic spellingbook by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by mcguffey, alexander h. This catalog page is provided by the online books page, and the literature by project gutenberg.
The book turns out to be a children s reading book complete with lessons. The project gutenberg ebook of mcguffeys eclectic primer, by. Oct 06, 2007 i have a mcguffeys electic spelling book 1896. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook book by william holmes. Featuring 248 individual lessons that gradually increase in difficulty and include spelling, grammar, pronunciation, definition, usage and more. Mcguffey s eclectic primer by mcguffey, william holmes, 18001873. The readers emphasized spelling, vocabulary, and formal public speaking, which was a more common requirement in 19thcentury america than today. 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. Using phonics and memorization techniques to develop reading ability helps cultivate a wide vocabulary, and the reading selections are selected to help students develop a. Printed by the american book company, new york, cincinnati, chicago.
This is probably about the easiest set of books to teach a kid how to read with. Mcguffey first reader 9780880620024 by william holmes mcguffey. Mcguffey readers elementary school reading books britannica. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. How to use the mcguffey progressive spelling book i have recently discovered how powerful the mcguffey speller is in teaching spelling. Classic 19th century spelling book with illustrations and exercises. Mcguffeys first eclectic reader, revised edition on. Mcguffey, which is now, at last, again available to you. Applewood books, mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by. William holmes mcguffey has 68 books on goodreads with 2986 ratings. The spelling words end halfway through the 3rd reader replaced by vocabulary words. Slight clarifying changes maintain the spirit of the originals. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book hardcover since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by w.
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. Jun, 2016 did you know that the mcguffey readers can be a language arts course covering spelling, vocabulary, copywork, dictation, narration, written narrations, and so forth. 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. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by william holmes mcguffey, which is now, at last, again available to you.
Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader, 1920 for sale antiques. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book revised edition 1896. Mcguffeys fifth eclectic reader, revised edition, 352 pages. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Mcguffeys eclectic primer by william mcguffey, paperback. Eclectic school 9780880620000 by alexander h mcguffey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Simple and effective, mcguffey s eclectic spelling book is designed to teach students the english language not by appealing merely to memory but by associating each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Also available from the same publisher are reprints of 19th century continue reading. In fact, between 1836 and 1960, at least 120 million copies of mcguffeys readers were sold, putting them in a category with the bible and websters dictionary in terms of sales. Stories of children who want to please god and who love to learn.
Filled with happy tales, good morals, and a systematic approach to teaching reading, it is clear why mcguffey s readers have been among the most loved and most used books in american history. This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of websters unabridged dictionary. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book includes a pictorial alphabet plus 248 individual lessons on spelling, grammar, pronunciation, abbreviation, usage and more. Free essays, homework help, flashcards, research papers, book reports, term papers, history, science, politics. Mcguffeys primers beginning readers simply charlotte. I have my children write one selection daily for copywork or dictation. We use mcguffey s eclectic readers for spelling and writing in addition to reading. Publication date 1879 publisher boston, ginn collection cdl.
Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book project gutenberg. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book hardcover laura ingalls wilder. The new mcguffey fourth reader you can also look up this author on the online books page, which may list additional titles from other sites. Rhino f8m 9x7 80 page exercise book purple pack of 10. Primer through the sixth, revised edition, 7 volume set provides a classic approach to learning reading, with short, engaging lessons. Mcguffey s teaching technique and the quality of reading material used are superlative, appropriate for any era desperately needed in our own. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough.
This 1879 revised edition conforms to webster s international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Mcguffy s eclectic speller ebook free ebook download as word doc. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The cover of the eclectic progressive spelling book from mott media writes on an improved plan. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey.
A classic reading curriculum that keeps students engaged. See all books authored by william holmes mcguffey, including mcguffey s first eclectic reader, and mcguffey s eclectic primer, and more on. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book alexander h mcguffey home. Including dictation exercises by mcguffey, alexander h and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sign up for academic associates complete reading program now.
They teach reading through moral stories geared toward their original audience of white protestant americans. Jul 20, 2016 if you go to rainbow resources site, they have a grade level assigned to each book. Project gutenberg titles by william holmes mcguffey. Although the covers show significant wear and separation from the first page,the rest of the book is intact. The script exercises throughout the book and the slate. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of. The mcguffey s new fourth eclectic reader is recommended for grades 67 with a reading level of 6. Mcguffeys eclectic spellingbook by william holmes mcguffey. There was a time when these books were the most popular and widely used textbooks for schools in america. 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. Complete summary of william holmes mcguffey s mcguffey readers. Mcguffey s new eclectic spelling book, embracing a progressive course of instruction in english orthography and orthoepy. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book the original classic.
Several homeschool parentsteacher who have already placed much of the spelling lists on the spelling city website. The mcguffey readers are among the best known schoolbooks in the history of american. Mcguffey eclectic spelling book lesson 1 part a youtube. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Free mcguffey readers sign up for our complete reading program now. If you are looking for a good progressive spelling curriculum, i highly recommend phonics pathways in conjunction with a spelling workout workbook. Mcguffey readers are a famous series of textbooks widely used about 120 million copies sold. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book alexander h mcguffey.
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. The new american september 29, 1986, with appreciation. Since 1836, children have been delighted by the mcguffey readers exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful. Mcguffey s eclectic spelling book mcguffey, van nostrand reinhold. Buy a cheap copy of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william holmes mcguffey. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with. This is written on the first page as well by alexander h. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of mcguffeys eclectic spelling book. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates each lesson with some principle of sound, meaning, or accent. Mott media has republished the 1830s version of the mcguffey readers. Mcgovern mcgoverns mcgowan mcgowans mcguffey mcguffeys mcguire. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book will pretty much take you from elementary grades through high school compacted all in one little book. Mcguffeys eclectic spelling book by william mcguffey.
This companion volume was revised in 1879 to conform in orthography, pronunciation, and spelling to the latest edition of webster s unabridged dictionary. Books by william holmes mcguffey author of mcguffeys. 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. Mcguffys eclectic speller ebook consonant alphabet. The words get as hard as would and stalked and engaged. This 1879 revised edition conforms to websters international dictionary, and associates. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ill keep my mcguffey progressive spelling book to use as a reference in the future, but i certainly dont like it as a main resource for our spelling.