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245 1 0 _aGraded Memory Selections
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-29
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Graded Memory Selections" by Various is a collection of literary excerpts and poems arranged for educational purposes, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology is designed for use in schools, guided by superintendents from Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda, aiming to instill both moral values and an appreciation for literature among children. The selections range widely in thematic content, reflecting on childhood, nature, and morality, making it a resource for enhancing young students' understanding of language and expression. The beginning of "Graded Memory Selections" introduces the compilers' intention to merge education with culture, emphasizing that mere facts do not equate to a well-rounded education. The preface discusses the importance of incorporating meaningful literary works that will nurture children's moral and aesthetic sensibilities. This collection is structured by grade level, featuring poems suitable for children from primary grades to high school, with selections from various authors aimed at fostering a positive and thoughtful mindset in readers. The early examples offered set the stage for this notion, with themes of love, nature, and the innocence of childhood being prevalent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's poetry
700 1 _aHughes, Charles C.
700 1 _aMcClymonds, John William,
_d1848-
700 1 _aWaterman, S. D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25639
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