Out-of-print for over 125 years, the original McGuffey's Eclectic Readers are considered educational classics. These books are world renowned for their teaching of reading through the integration of faith with learning. William Holmes McGuffey, outstanding 19th century educator and preacher, combined both of his God-given talents in the preparation of these early textbooks. Millions of copies were sold in their original Christ-centered form. The character of our Nation was molded in an upright manner through the repeated use of these textbooks over several generations.
In order to capture the true spirit of the original McGuffey's Eclectic Readers, no major content changes have been made. While this edition of the authentic Readers is being presented in a more easily readable form, the stories, poems, and pictures appear as they did in the first edition. Slight changes have taken place for the sake of clarification. However, no changes have been made in editorial content.
This boxed set includes:
- Eclectic Primer
- Eclectic Progressive Speller
- Eclectic First Reader
- Eclectic Pictorial Primer
- Eclectic Second Reader
- Eclectic Third Reader
- Eclectic Fourth Reader
- Parent/Teacher Guide
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5 out of 5 stars)
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Andy and Cheryl Anderson (Washington State, USA), August 11, 2009
We use this set to help our youngest learn to read and spell. He has developed more of a vocabulary since the words in the spelling list is the same ones he reads. I love this set. Recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Christine (Palm Harbor, Florida), August 21, 2008
This set provides a classical, Charlotte Mason, and very high quality approach to reading. I have used it for 2 years, and I highly recommend it. It comes with a speller, so you could actually use this set for reading, spelling, vocabulary, and as a great source for copy work. It has prose and poetry selections, moral stories, nature stories, and more. The reading selections do have questions at the end,and are full of areas for discussion. The parent guide is helpful with suggestions by lesson. The readers do not go by grade, but have general recommendations in the parent guide about what reading level the child is at and which reader(s) correspond to that (e.g., primers are for decoding stage/phonics, 1st reader and part of second are for fluency, 2nd and 3rd are for information reading stage, and 4th reader is for advanced comprehension / high school level.) So, this set goes a long way for your money! My daughter started the 2nd reader in 3rd grade, continued it in 4th grader with about 5 or 6 selections left. So in 5th grade she will finish off those, then start the 3rd reader. That 2nd reader starts out gently, but quickly ramps up into an impressive selection of readings. Her fluency and vocabulary went through the roof in that reader...it is not the kind of thing you want to rush through, you may miss the bountiful benefits it has to offer!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Proyecto Latino (Los Angeles, CA), June 13, 2008
The first 3 books of this set have offered an easier approach for my beginning level students. I use them to teach ESL.
We are barely starting to ude them, but I am sure they wil be a raving success.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jill (Germany), February 06, 2008
My children are thoroughly enjoying this box collection! I only wish we had found it sooner so we could have started from the very beginning. The reading lessons not only teach the children rules of grammar and spelling, they also teach character. The stories contain simple rules from the days of old that help with life today. (i.e. a place for everything and everything in its place) Children will learn intelligible words to use in everyday conversations. I highly recommend this product!
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