s how to study a
spelling lesson. Begin by pointing out the importance of spelling.
Give cases, if possible, where people have been discredited because of
spelling errors in letters. Discuss with the class how the words in
this book were selected, how the standard errors at the close of each
lesson were secured, and how the method of study was determined. The
pupils may now be introduced to the procedure which will be used in
conducting the spelling class, and to the method of study.

=Teaching Pupils How to Work.=--Many teachers have found the following
procedure very satisfactory. Have the pupils open their books at the
first lesson for their grade. Explain to them that a great many men
have spent much time and money in finding out the best way to learn to
spell, and that the method which is to be used is based on what these
men have recommended. Have the class read the directions to pupils
given on pages xiv-xvi. After the directions have been read, have
several pupils summarize them. When you have made sure that the class
has the main points clearly in mind, the actual work of habituating
the method may be begun. The first few lessons in each term should
consist of practice in the method of study. This practice should be
continued until you are satisfied that the pupils understand
thoroughly how to go about their work. Remember that even though
teachers in the preceding grades are using the method, there may be
pupils in your grade who are new to the system, as well as some who
have forgotten how to study. From the nature of the method, it is easy
to detect any child who is not using it. Insist that the correct
method be used from the outset. As soon as the pupils have learned the
method of study, the regular work of learning the lessons may begin.

=How the Lessons Should be Taught.=--The lessons are planned to be
completed in a week. A week's work, therefore, consists of twenty new
words and twenty review words except in grade one, where the week's
work consists of ten new words and ten review words. The following
schedule is recommended.

=Monday.=--The first step in teaching a lesson is an exercise in
pronunciation. Have the pupils open their books at the advanced
lesson. Pronounce each word, enunciating the syllables very
distinctly. Each word which in your judgment is not understood by the
class should be used in a sentence. All homonyms should be so used.
Have the pupils pronounce each word after you in co