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Annexe A.
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION FOR DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
CLASS VIII.
1. Reading. Accurate pronunciation and explanation of text of :-
(a.) The Royal School Primer.
(b.) The Royal Reader No. 1.
(c.) The Regina Reading and Object Lesson Sheets, First Series.
2. Writing-
I. Dictation (from Reader).
II. Sentence Building, with special reference to—
(a.) Object Lessons (see No. 6 below).
(b.) Pictures (Pictorial Language Series, No. 1).
III. Copy Books (Vere Foster's, Medium Series, Nos. 1-5).
3. Recitation. To recite about 40 lines selected from Reader.
4. Colloquial:-
I. According to List of Verbs (Appendix A 1).
II. From Pictures (Pictorial Language, Series No. 1, and Regina Reading and Object Lesson Sheets, No. 1).
5. Geography:-
I. Plan of School and neighbourhood.
II. Cardinal Points.
6. Object Lessons.—Cat, Clock, Compass, Cow, Dog, Hen, Horse, Pig, Sheep, Slate.
7. Arithmetic :-
I. Notation and Numeration.
II. The Four Simple Rules.
III. Mental (to preface each lesson).
CLASS VII
1. Reading.-Slow and distinct reading and explanation of :-
(a.) The Royal Reader No. 2.
(b.) The Regina Reading and Object Lesson Sheets, Second Series.