Beacon Second Reader

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Children's Fiction, Short works

Authors: James Hiram Fassett In Year : 1914

Book Language: English

Audiobook: Beacon Second Reader

Preface
The Shoemaker and the Elves
The Ship
The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids
They Didn't Think
Tom Thumb
Suppose
Cinderella
Raindrops
The Four Friends
Little Birdie
Mother Frost
If Ever I See
Why the Bear's Tail Is Short
Rumpelstiltskin
Bed in Summer
The Golden Touch
Over in the Meadow
The Bell of Atri
The Baby
Bruce and the Spider
The Wise Little Pig
An Indian Story
A Good Play
Dick Whittington
The New Moon
Briar Rose
All Things Beautiful
The Baker Boys and the Bees
Falling Snow
Little Goody Two Shoes
One Step and Then Another
Good Night and Good Morning
David and Goliath
Phonetic Tables – Introduction
Table 1 – Review of Short Vowels
Table 2 - Two Consonants Following a Vowel
Table 3 - Two Consonants Preceding a Vowel
Table 4 – Words with “wh” and Review of Tables 2 & 3
Table 5 – Final “e” (Long Vowel Sound)
Table 6 – Long and Short Vowels; Words Ending in “se”
Table 7 – Effect of “r” and “re” on Preceding Vowel Sound
Table 8 – Words with “ea” / “ee” (Long “e” Sound)
Table 9 – Words with “ai” / “ay” (Long “a” Sound)
Table 10 - Words with “oa” / “oe” (Long “o” Sound)
Table 11 - Words with “ie” / “y” (Long “i” Sound)
Table 12 - Words with “ew” / “ue” (Long “u” Sound)
Table 13 - Words with “oi” / “oy”
Table 14 - Words with “au” / “aw”
Table 15 - Words with “ou” / “ow”
Table 16 - Words with “oo”
Table 17 - Words with “qu”
Table 18 - Review
Table 19 - Soft “c” Sound
Table 20 - Words with “g” / “dg”
Table 21 - Words with “k” / “ck”
Table 22 - Words with “ch” / “tch”
Table 23 - Words with “th”
Table 24 - Words with “ie” (Long “e” Sound)
Table 25 - Words with “o” (Short “o” Sound)
Table 26 - Words with “a” (Short “o” Sound)
Table 27 - Two Vowels Sounded Separately
Table 28 - Words Ending in “tion” / “sion”
Table 29 – Review
Table 30 - Common Suffixes
Table 31 - Common Prefixes
Table 32 - Single Consonant (Long Vowel Sound); Double Consonants (Short Vowel Sound)
Table 33 - Silent Letters

In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages. The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year. - Summary from the Preface

This school reader is an excellent resource for anyone learning to read English, children and adults alike. Reading along while listening is a great way to develop reading skills. The tables at the end of the reader provide lists of common word patterns to promote both reading and writing skills. Reading along is especially helpful for this part of the book.