Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics In the Grades of the Common School

** "Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics" by Charles A. McMurry is a guide that explores how to use classic books to teach students in common schools. It argues that reading full, important works of literature can help students learn and grow more than just reading small parts. The text starts by explaining why literature is valuable for education showing how it can have a big effect on young people's minds. It highlights the necessity for teachers to love literature themselves, so they can inspire their students to similarly appreciate it. The book stresses that it's better to use complete books rather than bits and pieces, because this helps students truly understand the lessons about life, morals, and culture that are found in the texts. It is focused on giving educators a plan for teaching literature in a way that helps students develop their feelings and their minds. **