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Copy the conjugation on page 325 on the boa out the principal and secondary tenses. Tell ho Tell how each is formed.

The person of the verb is indicated by the num we are the subjects for the first person, which person as speaking. You is the subject for the se which indicates a person spoken to. He, she, it, as singular and plural nouns, are the subjects f person, which indicates a person, place, thi spoken of.

Which pronouns are used in the singular a which in the plural? Which pronoun may be eit or plural in use?

A Sentence Match. Divide the class into The teacher alternately announces one of the foll used in a short sentence with a different pronoun "I ask a favor." The pupils give the six tens

as,

[blocks in formation]

A pupil who fails or lags while the teacher count

[blocks in formation]

117. Planning a Story. What are some of the t

people sometimes put before safety, thereby bringi on themselves? The selection at the top of pag

about one of these.

A railroad train was rushing along at almost lightning speed. A curve was just ahead, beyond which was a station, where two trains usually met. The conductor was late, so late that the period during which the up-train was to wait ha elapsed; but he hoped yet to pass the curve safely. a locomotive dashed into sight right ahead. In an inst was a collision. A shriek, a shock, and fifty souls eternity! And all because an engineer had been behin FREEMAN

Be ready to tell how hurry causes accidents; or h osity, or pleasure-seeking does.

How does your community work for "Safety Firs 118. Writing a Story in a Paragraph. Imagine or following sentences to be the closing idea of a p similar to the one above, which tells about an accide the blank you will supply a word that suits the Find a word that suggests a story.

I. And all because a 2. And all because a 3. And all because a

walk!

4. And all because a 5. And all because a 6. And all because a 7. And all because a

Writing a Letter.

thought of his own pleasure was too curious to wait his threw a banana peeling on

forgot to tighten a loose sc played a cruel practical jok fell asleep at his post!

left matches carelessly abo

Write to your principal for p to exhibit to the school the posters that you w later. The best letter will be delivered in person.

119. Handwork: "Safety First" Posters. Di into nine groups, each to plan and make a "S poster for one of the following uses:

1. At home
2. At school
3. In a factory

4. On the street

5. On the playground

6. In an office building

7. In a public p

8. In a moving

9. At the seash

Draw an appropriate picture or cut pictures fro and mount them. Underneath print five wa water colors or crayons to give a striking effect.

Discuss ideas for posters in class.

120. An Enunciation Drill. Combine the soun the vowels and enunciate them carefully:

ma; me, me; mi, mi, mi; mo, mo, mo, mo; mu, mu,

A Talk to the Class. Hold your poster up for see. Tell why you have made it that way. warnings and tell which one you consider most Tell how your community could use the ideas to The vice president of the Junior Civic League

The three best talks will be given to three othe the school the fifth, the sixth, and the sevent others at a time the principal designates.

An Exhibit of Posters. Arrange an exhibit First" posters in the corridor or the auditorium rest of the school can view them.

The best poster for each subject will be taken d of the department stores and exhibited for the peo community to see. The president of the Junior C will appoint a committee of three pupils to att matter. What must they do?

121. The Work of the Red Cross. The Americ Cross performed a wonderful service during the Wor but the work of the Red Cross is not confined to times There is a service equally important for it to render of peace.

Who founded the American Red Cross? How did cross come to be the symbol of the organization? How does the Red Cross Society help in times How is it to be treated by the countries at war?

What calamities or accidents in peace times n service of the Red Cross? Be ready to tell about flood, earthquake, fire, or the sinking of a vessel.

What part did dogs play in the Red Cross work du war? How have dogs done similar work in the Swi

122. Playing Reporter. Your community did Re work during the war. Play reporter and find out a Your mothers and fathers can tell you about the Re work that was done by men and women during t Your older brothers and sisters can tell you about v school children of the country did.

The class will be divided into two teams: (1) fc Red Cross work, and (2) for Junior Red Cross work.

Writing a Letter. Write a letter to some one yo who may be able to tell you something about the R work which is being investigated by your team. letter you should tell (a) about your Red Cross pro (b) what you hope the person can tell you.

Make an envelope and address it. Deliver you personally. Make notes of the information you get.

123. A Humming Game. To form good to must pass out through both nose and mouth. nasal passage, hum m-m-m with the lips lightly drop the lower jaw and let the humming so through both mouth and nose.

A Talk to the Class. Select one of the fol and give a one-minute talk to the class. Look u in the encyclopedia or get it from talking w people or other boys and girls.

1. What Clara Barton did for the 4. Red Cross wor Red Cross calamities

2. The work of Florence Nightin- 5. Senior Red Cros

gale

community 3. Red Cross work during the 6. Junior Red Cros World War

community

124. Qualities of the Good Outline. You talks about three great Red Cross subjects:

1. Pioneers in Red Cross Work

2. Red Cross in War and Peace

3. Red Cross Work in Your Community

Select one of these subjects as the topic for a re How many main divisions would an outline of have? Why? Prepare an outline for your top the outline form on page 331.

Look carefully over your notes to see whethe recorded all your facts accurately in your outline. I. Are all the facts given? (Completeness.) 2. Are the statements true? (Accuracy.) 3. Do the facts deal with your topic? (Unity.)

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