FOUNDATION LESSONS IN ENGLISH BY O. I. WOODLEY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN AND M. S. WOODLEY BOOK II New York THE MACMILLAN COMPANY LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., LTD. 1904 All rights reserved PREFACE THE object aimed at in the preparation of this book has been to present a series of lessons that will acquaint pupils with the fundamental elements of our language, develop within them some idea of its power and beauty, give them some skill in its use, and cultivate their language sense. Without the power to appreciate quality in the language itself, pupils will make but little progress in its study. Thus the development of the language sense is of vital importance. This sense may be cultivated by studying the best literature and by exercising the judgment in the choice of the best forms of expression. To provide material that will furnish examples of good descriptions, narratives, and other types of literature, choice selections have been taken from the writings of the best authors. If these are used according to the plans suggested, pupils will not only become familiar with different types of composition, but will acquire a genuine feeling for good language and be filled with a strong impulse to use it. The subject of Variety of Expression, which occupies so prominent a place in Book I, is continued in Book II, for flexibility, or freedom in the use of language, is of the greatest importance. The lessons on Variety of Expression, together with those on Exactness of Statement and the Correct Use of 80291 |