The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23
1 had triangular pollen,

While examining plants several orders
and many plants known to abound were
omitted on account of want of time.
Nearly all the plants embraced in the
report were found within five miles of
Eschol. Enough has been seen to know
that Perry county has a very interesting
Flora.
EYT All interested in the further lnves-
tlgation of the sciences in Perry County
are requested to choose one OF the de-
partments and a territory and go to
work to investigate and note for an an
nual report at the next meeting which
will be announced in due time.
,gu. READING. t-
An abstract Of report read at Teachers In
stitute, December /, 1873,
by s. b. FAHNEsrooK.
Not sufficient and attention given it in our
schools. Good reading is an attainment which
all should endeavor to acquire.
1t is of primary Importance, since knowl-
edge of it is a prerequisite in the attainment
of all scholastic knowledge
The most common faults in reading are:
l. Lack of thought, and, as result, want
of feeling.
2. Reading in a sing-song tone, or mono
tone. 4l.t HH.t..
8. Too rapid reading, and as a result, indis-
tinct articulation. f--iA
Three things contribute In the formation of
these habits: jog
/. Teachers who have not given proper at
tention to methods Of instruction in reading.
2. Incorrect idea as to what constitutes good
reading.
8. Textbooks Of too advanced grade for the
pupils.
pies is essential to success in teaching reading:
1. Earnest and eager work at the study
seats in preparing for recitation.
2. The interested attention of everypupl in
the class every moment during recitation.
Before reading a lesson each pupil should be
able tr..
/. To pronounce every word in the lesson
at sight.
2. To spell every word in the lesson.
3. TO explain the meaning of the principal
words.
A. To understand the subject matter. And
in.advanced classes
To state the standard pitch, time, quantity,
and quality.
Methods of teaching reading have reference
/. To the Vocal Element; 2. The Mental Ell
ement; g. TO the Physical Element.
Under the Vocal Element is included:
1. Pronunciation; g. Meditation.
Beginners should be required to print the
difficult words Of tue lessen on their states,
and the enuncatioh Of the vocal sounds in
these, and the pronunciation of the words
should introduce a lesson in reading.
Modulatior should be taught by example.
The teachers voice must be the pupils con-
slant guide. Short examples illustrating diff.
ferent degrees of pitch, quantity ETC., should
be rendered blythe teacher, and then by the
pupils individually and In concert.
Short lessons should be given, and but one
thing taught at a time
Under the Mental Element is included: 1.
The Intellect 2. The Emotions
Pupils should never be permitted to attempt
to read what they do not understand. Books
should be adapted to the ability of pupils I;
and the teachers should by explanation, by de-
scription, and by proper rendition render the
language transparent that pupils may see and
feel every thought and emotion expressed or
suggested. 'Ife4Hhts
Pupils should be required to read looking at
the TEACHER glancing at the book only when
pausing and Just long enough 10 catch the
words. In this way reading Will be In reality
Under the Physical Element Is included: /.
Posture which should be easy and graceful.
2. Gestures, which should be gracefni ana ap-
r'T'he great rule for teaching reading is-Fol-
low Nature, and be Interested and In earnest