The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886

"The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader," by Ontario. Department of Education, is a book crafted for public and high school students in the late 1800s, serving as a tool to build reading skills through a collection of literary works. The book opens with an introduction that describes why it was made and how it's put together, stressing the importance of reading well-written material to grow students' minds and feelings. The first chapter goes over the key ideas and ways to read better, like using your voice, showing emotion, and speaking clearly. The chapter highlights how things like tone, speed, and emphasis help bring out the meaning and feelings behind the words, getting students ready to read out loud and to themselves; this sets the stage for a wide selection of writings in this educational book.