“I have learned where to look for the meaning of a word,” said Henry.
“Then you have learned almost all that is necessary for a helpful use of the dictionary,” said Miss Merlin. “Tomorrow we will have some dictionary practice.”
The teacher may read the above story to her pupils or make a similar introductory study of the dictionary with any word she may select.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FIFTH YEAR
Use of Story
At the beginning of Part II, the story of “The King’s Rules” was given to the children. This story should be reviewed for it emphasizes three important factors in learning to spell.
1. To listen carefully when the word is spoken.
2. To say it correctly when you speak it.
3. To look at the word thoughtfully to get an exact picture of it in your mind.
The work of the fifth and sixth grades opens with another story to emphasize the same three points in a different way. The story of “The Two Scouts” emphasizes the fact that a good speller is a good speller because he