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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.