Reading: How to Teach It

"Reading: How to Teach It" by Sarah Louise Arnold is a guide from the late 1800s about the best ways to teach reading, showing how important it is to help children understand the value of reading in their lives. Arnold uses her own experiences as a teacher to explain how to make students love literature and truly connect with what they read. The book starts by looking at why we read, saying that it's more than just a useful skill but a way to find knowledge, explore cultures, and be inspired. She wants teachers to understand the real value of reading, like getting information you can use or learning from the wisdom found in books. By getting people to think about why they read, Arnold sets the stage for teaching methods that help students understand and appreciate reading more.