4. In all work, oral and written, whether formal compositions, examinations or recitations, develop a feeling for organization and arrangement of thoughts.
5. Encourage expression of the student’s interest, but try to guide and broaden it. Seek to develop the power to observe accurately; also to awaken the imagination.
6. Try constantly to enlarge the student’s vocabulary.
7. Insist on correct form, neatness and promptitude. Part of the work of High School English is to form correct habits.
8. Make all criticisms constructive. Have as much personal conference as possible.
NINTH YEAR.
First Term.
Special Work.
1. Composition, chiefly narrative, but no special emphasis on narrative as a form of discourse.
2. Punctuation.