The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-08
SCHOOL NEWS.

Review OF the years WOrhln the fouftnf FliAnf
sixth and Eigth Grades
ARITHMETIC: - Denominate numbers,
percentage and some OF it's applications,
through bank discount have been studied
by the 9Th grade, Alter completing the
years work the 9th grade received frac-
tions and decimals. In all work analy-
sls and correct expression received care
ful attention. To secure rapidity and
better methods Of solving problems II
part oi ench recitation period was de-
voted to the oral analysis OF problems
not previously prepared. We note
marked Improvement especially among
the slow pupils.
GEOGRAPHY Beginning with Mexico
In the 9Th grade, and with North
America in the 9th the countries Of the
world were studied. Structural geogra-
ply has received very careful study.
Map drawing has been nm interesting
feature Of the work. Very nice relief
maps have been secured. In connection
with European and Asiatic geography,
the story OF the "Ten Boys" as far as
the story Of the Saxon Conquest 81 Eng
land was rend. This story gave very
nice pictures Of the early lie Of the
human family, its customs, and some
reasons for the migrations Whenever
possible pictures OF the places studied
were shown. Events OF interest trans
piring in the countries studied were
talked about. This was done to make
the subject real and to encourage the
reading Of newspapers.
GRAMMAR The sentence and the
parts OF speech held the attention OF the
9th grade. While working upon the
management OF simple modiflers and
phrases both benefit and pleasure were
obtained. The subdivisions ani rno,ii-
fications OF the parts OF speech have
been studied by the Sth grade. We are
glad to note a gain in thought power
and perseverance.
READING Alter completing the read
ers Pratt's Stories from Shakespeare
were studied by the Sth grade and
Hiawatha by the 9th grade. Many
selections based upon geography fur
nished instructive lessons. Thought
getting was the main object, but express
sion received due attention. Many
children have become acquainted with
the dictionary and found il valuable
companion.
SPELLING The new spoilers aided ia
securing better work in spelling. The
work IN phonics has secured better work
10 spelling az well as in reading.
PHYSIOLOGY This has been an inter
esting topic for both grades for the
spring term. Chapters from blouse
Beautiful have helped to a better
understanding OF the subject, and have
given better, nobler idea o.. the work
of the Divine Architect OF the blouse
Beautiful"
MISCELLANEOUS MANY memory gems
and q number OF poems have been laid
away in the storehonse OF memory for
use In future liIe To interest the
children in good literature, and to satis-
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stories "OIiyer Twist" and "Unclo Toms
Cabin" have been read.
READING while endeavoring 10 cuIti-
yate good readers, pure articulation and
good expression, the thought training
has not been neglected. After the lessons
have been studied, pupils have often
been requested to write the thought con-
tanned, 10 their own language. Especially |
has been done when the selection has
been poetry. Qaitc IN amount OF sup-
Elementary reading work has been done.
Any selections found bearing upon the
work IN other studies have been taken IA
reading lessons. Frequently drill
pronouncing and marking words-has
been given before class work. An effort
has been put forth TO have each pupil
comprehend the meaning Of each new
word.
ARITHMETIC - Both the fourth and fifth
grades have done very good work In this
subject. II has been the desire 10 have
pupils skillfnl nnd accurate. For this
purpose many oral Ills have been given.
The firth grade has completed the work