Elson-Runkel Primer (1914)

The Elson-Runkel Primer (1914) is a book written by William Harris Elson. This book is a comprehensive guide to teaching children how to read and write in the English language. It was specifically designed for use in American schools during the early 20th century. The book is divided into several parts, each focusing on a particular aspect of reading and writing. The first part of the book introduces the alphabet and basic phonics, teaching children how to recognize and pronounce individual letters and sounds. The subsequent sections build on this foundation, introducing new words and more complex phonics rules.Throughout the book, there are numerous exercises and activities designed to help children practice their reading and writing skills. These include matching exercises, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and writing prompts. Additionally, there are numerous illustrations and pictures to help children visualize the words they are learning.Overall, the Elson-Runkel Primer (1914) is a valuable resource for anyone looking to teach young children how to read and write in English. Its clear and concise explanations, coupled with its engaging exercises and activities, make it an ideal tool for both parents and educators.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.