McGuffey Sixth Reader

McGuffey's Sixth Reader offers 60 pages of instruction in articulation, rhetoric, and use of the voice, followed by 179 lessons based on works by authors such as Sir Walter Scott, Shakespeare, Milton, Longfellow, Lord Byron, Patrick Henry, William Pitt, Charles Dickens, and Dr. Samuel Johnson. Focus: Rhetorical reading Grade level: High School or as needed Format: Paperback; 5" x 7.75" Content:179 lessons, 448 pages --   McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader The sixth reader is described by its publisher as "a rhetorical reading book, for the more advanced classes." It begins with 60 pages of instruction in articulation, inflection, accent and emphasis, reading verse, the voice, and gesture.   This is followed by 179 literature-based lessons. These include readings from Sir Walter Scott, Shakespeare, Milton, Longfellow, Lord Byron, Cowper, Patrick Henry, William Pitt, William Cullen Bryant, Charles Dickens, and Dr. Samuel Johnson. Many selections are prefaced by brief biographical notes abo