. Studies in English; work and play with language . the city. One summer evening, when Jimmie wasnearly five years old, his parents sat on the frontporch reading, while the little boy played with a bigpicture scrap-book. Suddenly the strong odor of askunk was carried to them on the evening breeze. Jimmie sniffed two or three times, made a face,and said, Father, what is that awful smell? That is a skunk, was the reply. Whats a skunk? By referring to the boys pet rabbit, the fatherexplained as well as he could what a skunk is like. Jimmie was silent for a moment, and then he said,But, Father, ho
. Studies in English; work and play with language . the city. One summer evening, when Jimmie wasnearly five years old, his parents sat on the frontporch reading, while the little boy played with a bigpicture scrap-book. Suddenly the strong odor of askunk was carried to them on the evening breeze. Jimmie sniffed two or three times, made a face,and said, Father, what is that awful smell? That is a skunk, was the reply. Whats a skunk? By referring to the boys pet rabbit, the fatherexplained as well as he could what a skunk is like. Jimmie was silent for a moment, and then he said,But, Father, how does a skunk live with itself? Prepare to tell this story to another class or out of school. STUDY 56 Memory Selection I met a little elf-man once Down where the lilies asked him why he was so small And why he didnt slightly frowned, and with his eye He looked me through and through;Im quite as big for me, he said, As you are big for you. —John Kendrick Bangs. 68 STUDIES IN ENGLISHSTUDY 57 An Original Story THE YOUNG LIFESAVERS. Suggestions for Paragraph 2. WORK AND PLAY WITH LANGUAGE 69 1. It was after a very heavy rain. The water in thestream was high. Who are the children? Name thedolls. Where were they going? Why did they stop tolook into the water? What happened? 2. How did the children feel as they watched the dollcarried down stream? What happened that gave themhope? Who thought of the plan to try to save the doll?Who was willing to do the more difficult part ? 3. Was it very difficult to reach the doll? Did a slip-per come off? How long did they try? Did they finallysucceed ? STUDY 58 Memory Selection There was an old man who said, HowShall I flee from this horrible cow? I shall sit on this stile And continue to smile,Which may soften the heart of the cow. —Edwakd Leak. STUDY 59 Words Often Mispronounced The important thing is that the pupils hear andsay the right pronunciation several times. Fordirections see Study 48. film grandfather handkerchief
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