When slates are used, they may be expeditiously examined by requiring pupils to exchange, so that each one shall become the inspector of his neighbor's work, while the teacher spells the several words. A record of the words misspelled or mispronounced should be kept by the pupils, for reviews and special drill. Plain and inexpensive blank books, of good material and moderate size, are preferable for this purpose. They are designed mainly for readings, oral instruction, and slate and blackboard work. Their success must depend chiefly upon the intelligence, tact, and enthusiasm of the teacher.
Special suggestions accompany the exercises.
Though the Appendix should be mastered at no distant day, at first it should be used only as needed in the daily lessons. The instructor should exercise a constant and wise supervision, encourage the pupils to do their own work, and only give the needed aid. It supplies a course of graded lessons in drawing and writing, and in English pronunciation, spelling, and composition, adequate for the brief schooling of the numerous youth who engage in business at an early age. Copyright 1997 by Ed Sanders.