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This book is for the use of children in the fourth or fifth to the seventh year Of school. It will be Observed that certain grammatical terms and distinctions are brought forward in these pages, but it is important to note that only those matters Of grammar are introduced which are most inseparably related to the correct or the intelligent use Of language. The aim Of the student Of this book is not the learning Of a science, but the com mand Of an art. Composition is synthetic, creative, expressive, flowing. In the composition work, therefore, it is essential to keep down to a minimum the number Of technical terms introduced, since the attitude of mind required for the analysis and discrimination belonging to the grammatical point of view might hinder the child's advance in the art he is studying.
Nevertheless, the presentation of not a little Of the sub jcet of grammar has been found necessary, and it will'
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces children in fourth to seventh grade to the art of composition. Lessons begin with easy and interesting compositions and progress to more challenging ones as the students advance. The author emphasizes sentence structure, clarity, word choice, and the use of active and passive voice. These concepts are presented with examples, exercises, and review sections that ensure understanding throughout. The book also covers the use of punctuation to improve writing mechanics and the creation of different types of sentences to enhance writing style. By the end of this book, young writers will have a solid foundation in composition that will carry them through school and beyond. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282068981_0
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