English Grammar and Composition for Public Schools

** "English Grammar and Composition for Public Schools" by G. H. Armstrong is an instructional book from the early 1900s. This book is all about teaching English grammar and writing, aiming to be a helpful guide for teachers in public schools, especially in Ontario. It goes through different parts of grammar in an organized way, from simple sentences to harder grammar rules, and highlights how important writing skills are. The start of the book shows it's meant to be a useful and example-based tool for both teachers and students. Armstrong explains his teaching method, which uses examples to explain grammar ideas, making it easier to understand and more interesting. He questions old-fashioned exercises that he thinks make learning confusing and boring, and instead supports a more active, natural way of teaching writing that encourages students to think and express themselves freely. The early parts introduce basic grammar ideas like sentences and parts of speech, getting ready for a deeper look into how the English language is put together. **