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The Beacon Second Reader, by James Hiram Fassett

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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.

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Episodes

  1. Table 33 - Silent Letters

  2. Table 32 - Single Consonant (Long Vowel Sound); Double Consonants (Short Vowel Sound)

  3. Table 31 - Common Prefixes

  4. Table 30 - Common Suffixes

  5. Table 29 – Review

  6. Table 28 - Words Ending in “tion” / “sion”

  7. Table 27 - Two Vowels Sounded Separately

  8. Table 26 - Words with “a” (Short “o” Sound)

  9. Table 25 - Words with “o” (Short “o” Sound)

  10. Table 24 - Words with “ie” (Long “e” Sound)

  11. Table 23 - Words with “th”

  12. Table 22 - Words with “ch” / “tch”

  13. Table 21 - Words with “k” / “ck”

  14. Table 20 - Words with “g” / “dg”

  15. Table 19 - Soft “c” Sound

  16. Table 18 - Review

  17. Table 17 - Words with “qu”

  18. Table 16 - Words with “oo”

  19. Table 15 - Words with “ou” / “ow”

  20. Table 14 - Words with “au” / “aw”

  21. Table 13 - Words with “oi” / “oy”

  22. Table 12 - Words with “ew” / “ue” (Long “u” Sound)

  23. Table 11 - Words with “ie” / “y” (Long “i” Sound)

  24. Table 10 - Words with “oa” / “oe” (Long “o” Sound)

  25. Table 9 – Words with “ai” / “ay” (Long “a” Sound)

  26. Table 8 – Words with “ea” / “ee” (Long “e” Sound)

  27. Table 7 – Effect of “r” and “re” on Preceding Vowel Sound

  28. Table 6 – Long and Short Vowels; Words Ending in “se”

  29. Table 5 – Final “e” (Long Vowel Sound)

  30. Table 4 – Words with “wh” and Review of Tables 2 & 3

  31. Table 3 - Two Consonants Preceding a Vowel

  32. Table 2 - Two Consonants Following a Vowel

  33. Table 1 – Review of Short Vowels

  34. Phonetic Tables – Introduction

  35. David and Goliath

  36. Good Night and Good Morning

  37. One Step and Then Another

  38. Little Goody Two Shoes

  39. Falling Snow

  40. The Baker Boys and the Bees

  41. All Things Beautiful

  42. Briar Rose

  43. The New Moon

  44. Dick Whittington

  45. A Good Play

  46. An Indian Story

  47. The Wise Little Pig

  48. Bruce and the Spider

  49. The Baby

  50. The Bell of Atri

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About this show

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.

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How many episodes does The Beacon Second Reader, by James Hiram Fassett have?

The Beacon Second Reader, by James Hiram Fassett has 68 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 16, 2023.

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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...

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The Beacon Second Reader, by James Hiram Fassett is created and hosted by Mentor New York.
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