Purpose.—To show that regularity and punctuality of attendance at school are signs of good manners.
Method.—Item to be read with or without comment, or questions to be asked.
The Lesson.
In all well-regulated schools, teachers and school-officers place much stress upon regularity of attendance; consequently an avoidable or inexcusable absence shows disrespect to school authority.
When a pupil enters a school-room late it interrupts and disturbs all who are present. An avoidable interruption or disturbance is, of course, impolite. Any disregard of the rules of school shows a lack of respect for teachers and school-officers. Lack of respect and true politeness never go together.
Questions. What is the rule in this school relative to regularity of attendance?
What in reference to punctuality?
What absences or tardinesses show disrespect to school authority?
How does disrespectful conduct affect the manners?
To what kind of manners do regularity and punctuality tend?