McGuffey's Second Eclectic Reader by William Holmes McGuffey McGuffey's Second Reader by William Holmes McGuffey    

Lesson 3: Copywork: Willie's Letter

Teaching Guide:

Step 1: Study the New Words

• Listen to the new words.
• Recite each of the new words aloud.

Step 2: Examine the Lesson Image

Describe the image, its setting, and its characters.

Step 3: Read the Lesson Passage

• Find each new word in the passage.
• Practice reading the passage, both silently and aloud.
• Upon mastering the passage, recite it aloud to your instructor.

Step 4: Complete Lesson Copywork, Narration, and Dictation

Complete the associated copywork, narration, and dictation for this lesson. Click the icon to access the page.   

Step 5: Discuss the Lesson

• Have you ever written a letter to Santa Claus?
• Describe what you would like for Christmas from Santa Claus this year.
• Describe what kind things you will do for others during Christmas this year.