This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... WORK OF PREVIOUS YEARS The following outline represents the work which a class will probably have had before beginning Elementary EngLish, Book One. The teacher should test her class in these points to see how much review work is necessary. THIRD YEAR STANDARDS I. Oral Composition The ability to give a brief oral composition consisting of at least four short related sentences on a familiar topic. The pupil should be able to face the class and to speak audibly and distinctly. Standards Of Oral Composition 1 These compositions are to be used by the teachers in grading oral work. They are not intended to be used as models. Fair My Doll Yesterday when I came home from school T played with my doll. I made a nightgown for my doll. I put it on the doll and put her in bed. Then I knit a cover and put it over her. (This has individuality, but it is only Fair because it is a bare recounting of actions without any personal comment.) i These standards are taken from English for Elementary Schools published by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago. Excellent My Dog And I Yesterday I had to stay in. My dog and I were playing hunters. He was the lion and I was the hunter. I had a pole for my gun. I would say "Bang " and he would fall down. We had lots of fun. (This shows that the child has "thought through" the incident. He has included the necessary situation and characters and has omitted unnecessary details. The element of imagination is new.) Superior My Old Doll Last Christmas my mother did not buy a new doll for my little sister. She dressed the old doll over. Mother was sure Sister would not know it. Christmas Day came. When my sister saw the newly dressed doll on the table, she cried, "Hello, there, Annie." (This shows a very good grasp...