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mcguffey eclectic readers

 

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Noun mcguffey eclectic readers has 1 sense
  1. McGuffey Eclectic Readers - readers that combined lessons in reading with moralistic messages
    --1 is a kind of
    reader

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McGuffey Eclectic Readers

The McGuffey Eclectic Readers refer to a series of textbooks used in American schools during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These readers were compiled and edited by William Holmes McGuffey, a prominent educator and minister.

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Sense 1:

Noun

A series of graded reading books primarily used for teaching children how to read and develop their language skills.

Sample Sentence: The McGuffey Eclectic Readers were widely used in American schools to improve literacy among students.

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Sense 2:

Noun

Books that contain a collection of moral and educational stories, poems, and essays, used for teaching values and promoting character development.

Sample Sentence: Many parents appreciate the timeless wisdom found in the stories of the McGuffey Eclectic Readers.

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Sense 3:

Noun

A term sometimes used locally to describe any collection of eclectic or diverse reading materials, not limited to the McGuffey series.

Sample Sentence: The small-town library proudly displayed its collection of McGuffey Eclectic Readers, as well as other books cherished by the community.

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