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WRITING.

Miss Emens.

The purpose of this course is to make good teachers of writing as well as free,
easy, legible writers. Definite instructions will be given in arm movement. Blackboard
writing will receive special attention. The topics for discussion will be as
follow: Writing material—good material essential, how to lead children to want
good material, care and use of same; arm movement—adapted to special drills, to
word and sentence writing, to all written work; use of copy book—child's ledger,
working book, a record of work, a book for comparison; writing as a training in
cleanliness, neatness, perserverance, obedience, thoughtfulness, system, alertness, self-respect,
etc. The instruction of the first week will consist of class drills, imaginary
writing lessons in primary grades, study of letter forms, suggestive devices, limitations
of work; second week—class drills, suggestive lessons for elementary grades,
study of figures, devices for arousing and holding interest; third week—class drills,
suggestive lessons for advanced grades, speed tests, business forms, writing examinations,
grading writing, exhibiting writing, offering prizes for writing.

Daily, from 8:30 to 11:30 (June 18th to July 9th). Physiological Laboratory.