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English Problems in the Solving, for the Junior and Senior High Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Sarah E. Simons

 
9781330938317: English Problems in the Solving, for the Junior and Senior High Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A practical handbook for junior high English teachers, detailing aims, methods, and classroom strategies.

This volume presents a clear view of how English can be taught in the first three years of secondary school. It argues for expert preparation, a focus on reading experience, and methods that fit the developmental stage of junior high students. The author emphasizes using literature to engage students, with an approach that favors extensive reading and oral work over heavy analysis at this level.



The book also outlines how to organize English instruction to connect with students’ lives, including how to structure cooperative activities, manage discussions, and assign work that develops responsibility and genuine communication skills. It highlights the importance of the physical and classroom environment, book handling, and accurate reference to texts and authors as part of building lifelong reading habits.




  • How to align English goals with the junior high’s three-year structure and student development.

  • A emphasis on extensive reading, oral expression, and minimal early criticism.

  • Strategies for cooperative learning, discussion, and student responsibility in the classroom.

  • Practical guidance on book study, library use, and the make-up of a course that prepares students for life and further study.



Ideal for educators planning English curricula in middle grades and for teachers seeking a durable, classroom-tested approach to the subject.

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