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supplied by reading such a book as Julia by Reed (Macmillan & Co.) as supplementary material after the pupil is reading with some ease (e.g., after Lesson X; the exact point depends on the class).

Procedure.This material, which is thoroughly tried material, is used by the authors for initial reading with no preceding approach.

Tried dictation and dictation-imitation lessons are appended. Writing should not be done until material is thoroughly familiar. When the pupil has heard and himself reproduced orally with accuracy Latin that he understands directly, he should have practice in writing. This should consist of dictation, in which the only demand upon the pupil is understanding and accurate reproduetion of what he hears; of a combination of dictation that sets a pattern, and imitation of the pattern, by which he learns form and usage in terms of function; and of free writing in which he expresses himself directly and gains a sense of power over the new medium.

A set of topics for free writing is appended.

A list of suggested books for English reading is appended. Pupils are encouraged to read widely in English outside of class that they may gain acquaintance with Roman materials for their next reading.

The authors take this means of expressing their gratitude to those who have made this volume possible. They are especially grateful to Professor C. H. Judd, director of the Laboratory Schools; to Professor H. C. Morrison, professor of education, who was superintendent of the Laboratory Schools at the time the work was begun; to Messrs. Reavis, Woellner, Dewey, and Loomis, principals of the University High School; and to Miss Elsie M. Smithies, head of the Department of Latin in the University High School, for the opportunity to try out ideas and test material.