McGuffey's Eclectic Primer, Revised Edition · Lesson XII · Part 3: Hens, ducks and kind hands
12. The old fox
Goal: Your child reads old, fox and run, and reads the sentences about the fox and the hen.
You'll need
- The book, open to the lesson
- A slate, small whiteboard or paper and pencil
What's in the book
New words old, fox and run, three sentences about a fox after the hen, and a line in script.
The lesson, step by step
Warm up
Turn back to Lesson XI. Your child reads the new words at the top, then one sentence. Any that are slow go in tomorrow's warm-up too.
Meet the new words
Point to each new word at the top of the page. Say it clearly, then your child says it back.
old fox run
For short words, sound them out together, slowly, then fast. Mix up the order and ask your child to point to each word as you say it.
Read the sentences
Your child reads the sentences aloud, pointing to each word. Help by sounding out, not by telling, when you can. For example:
Can this old fox catch the hen?
Run, Rab, and catch the fox.
Then read the whole page once more, a little smoother.
Talk about the picture
SayLook at the picture together. What do you see?
SayWhat does the fox want? Who will chase it?
Slate work: copy the script
Read the script line at the bottom aloud, pointing to each word. Copy it onto the slate together, one word at a time.
Spell aloud
Close the book. Say each word and your child spells it aloud: fox, old, run. Then open the book and check.
Wrap up
Your child reads the whole lesson one last time, or just the favorite sentence. Stop while it is still fun.
Afterwards
Reread this lesson for a day or two, until the new words come without help. Then go on.