nts of Vocal
Expression, have been placed at the beginning; these should, of
course, be taught before the more complex selections are attempted.

It is not intended that the pupil shall master the chapter on
the principles before beginning to read the selections; he should
become familiar with each topic as it is illustrated in the lesson.
In dealing with each lesson the teacher should first ascertain the
elements of vocal expression that it best exemplifies. He should
then discuss these elements with the pupils, using the necessary
paragraphs of the Introduction, and such black-board exercises as
he may deem necessary, until he is satisfied that the pupils are
ready to undertake the study of the selection. At the oral reading
the pupils should be able to show their mastery of the principles
thus taught. Toward the close of the course, they will naturally
read connectedly the various sections of the Introduction, in order
to obtain a comprehensive and systematic view of the principles.

To secure good reading, systematic drill on the exercises in
Vowel Sounds and in Articulation is also necessary.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRINCIPLES OF READING 1-35

Importance of Oral Reading 1

Mechanical Side of Oral Reading 2
Correct Pronunciation, Distinct Articulation.

Expression 3
Concrete Thinking, Abstract Thinking, Emotion.

Elements of Vocal Expression 7
Pause, Grouping, Time, Inflection, Pitch, Force,
Stress, Emphasis, Shading, Perspective, Quality.

SELECTIONS 36-305

_The Banner of St. George_ Shapcott Wensley 36

Jean Valjean and the Bishop Victor Hugo 38

_The Well of St. Keyne_ Robert Southey 43

Faith, Hope and Charity Bible 46

_The Legend Beautiful_ Henry W. Longfellow 47

The Vicar's Family Use Art Oliver Goldsmith 52

_The Soldier's Dream_ Thomas Campbell 58

_Van Elsen_ Frederick George Scott 60

_Pibroch of Donuil Dhu_ Sir Walter Scott 61

_The Day is Done_ Henr