Here are the instructions for how to use the McGuffey’s Eclectic Primer for teaching reading.
Step 1: Teach the letters and sounds.
- Display one of the letters.
- Point to the letter, make the letter sound, and ask children to repeat the sound.
- Repeat the process for each letter.
- Display all lesson letters.
- Make a letter sound and ask children to point to the associated letter.
- Repeat until all letters are mastered.
Step 2: Teach the new words.
- Show the lesson picture.
- Ask: What do you see in the picture?
- Have each child tell a story about the picture.
- Repeat the following for each word or phrase:
- Write one of the words/phrases on the board.
- Have children say the item.
- Have children find the item in the lesson.
- Display all words and phrases.
- Practice until each child can readily point to each word/phrase when asked.
Step 3: Teach the new sentences.
- Display a full sentence from the lesson.
- Have children repeat the sentence.
- Have children find the sentence in the lesson.
- Repeat for each sentence.
- Display the lesson.
- Ensure children can readily point to any sentence when verbally prompted.
Step 4: Independent practice.
- Have the child independently review the lesson.
- The child should say the letter sounds, words, and sentences. The child should be able to correctly identify the letter sounds, words, and sentences. The child should
- Repeat these steps every day until children have mastered the lesson and are ready to progress to the next lesson.

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