PRACTICAL ENGLISH TOOLE SHOP EDITION FIRST SERIES X \ PERSONAL INFORMATION My name is * Street City State I live at I am years old. I was born in I have been in this country years I work for the I filed my Declaration of Intention or first paper Month Day Year I hope to get my second paper and become a citizen Month Day Year Name of student Employed by* Department Number Days hours 12 23 34 56 13 24 35 46 57 14 25 36 47 58 15 26 37 48 59 16 27 38 49 60 17 28 39 50 61 18 29 40 51 62 19 20 41 52 63 20 31 42 53 64 10 21 32 43 54 65 11 22 33 44 55 66 Each space represents a session. Draw an oblique line in red ink from the upper right hand corner to the lower left hand corner of a space each time the student is present. The total number of spaces through which a red line has been drawn will represent the total number of sessions a student has been present. * Name of foreman PRACTICAL ENGLISH FOR NEW AMERICANS FIRST SERIES BY ROSE M. O'TOOLE SHOP EDITION D. C. HEATH & CO., PUBLISHERS BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO COPYRIGHT, 1920 AND 1922 BY D. C. HEATH & Co. 2A 2 CONTENTS PAGE 1. Going to School 1 2. Entering the School 3 3. In School 5 4. Learning to Speak, Read and Write English 7 5. Opening the Windows 9 6. Review 11 7. Getting Up in the Morning 13 8. Going to Work 15 9. Present Time and Past Time 17 10. Eating Lunch. . . 19 11. Review 21 12. Preparation for Physical Exercises 23 13. How to Keep Well 25 14. Physical Exercises 27 15. He and She '. 29 16. What Happened to Angelina 31 17. Review . 33 18. Days of the Week 35 19. Colors , 37 20. We and They 39 21. The Fire Drill 41 22. Review 43 23. Colors (Continued) 45 24. Numbers 47 25. Telling Time 49 26. How Learning English Helps 51 27. Review 53 28. Meeting a Countryman 55 29. My Home in America 57 30. The Family . 59 31. An Introduction 61 iii 507409 PAGE 32. Review ..;.... 63 33. Lighting the Fire 65 34. Getting Breakfast . . 67 35. Eating Dinner 69 36. Milk as a Food 71 37. Airing the Bed Room / 73 38. Bathing 75 39. Simple Health Rules 77 40. Review 79 41. The American Flag 81 42. Troublesome Sounds 83 43. A Letter 85 44. Renting a Room 87 45. Review 89 46. Do and Does 91 47. Months and Seasons 93 48. An Accident 95 49. United States Money 97 50. Review 99 51. Applying for Work 101 52. Mine, Yours, Theirs 103 53. United States Money (Continued) 105 54. Coming to Work Late 107 55. Correct Use of "Have No" 109 56. Stamps Ill 57. Buying an Overcoat . . 113 58. Review 115 59. Prepositions 117 60. The Fruit Peddler .119 61. Visiting the Doctor 121 62. Telephoning for a Doctor 123 63. The Dentist .....', 125 64. Care of the Teeth 127 65. Review of "Facts" 129 iv PRACTICAL ENGLISH FIRST SERIES LESSON I GOING TO SCHOOL Learn : " Good evening " door school sit I sit. stand. I stand. walk I walk to the door. open I open the door. say. . , I say, "Good-bye." close I close the door. walk I walk to school. Fact: Columbus discovered America in 1492. 1 A a E e I i M m Q q U u ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT B b F f J J N n Rr Vv Yy C G K O S W w Z z g k o s D d H h 1 L P P T t X x LESSON II ENTERING THE SCHOOL ROOM Learn: "Goodnight" hat coat room seat This is This is the school. take off I take off my hat. take off I take off my coat. walk into I walk into the room. walk to I walk to a seat. sit down I sit down. Fact: George Washington was the first President of the United States. 3 ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT A a B b C c D d E e F f G g H h I i J i K k L 1 M m N n O o P P Q q Rr S s T t U u Vv W w X x Yy Z z LESSON III IN SCHOOL Learn: How many are there? men not women others persons with in all me look around I look around the room. There are There are eight men in school. There are There are four women in school. There are twelve persons in all. know I know four of the men. know I know two of the women. I do not know the others, work The men work with me. Fact: George Washington was the first commander of the United States armies. 5 ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT A a B b C c D d E e F f G g Hh I i J J K k L 1 M m N n O o P P Qq Rr S s T t U u Vv W w X x Yy Z z LESSON IV LEARNING TO SPEAK, READ, AND WRITE ENGLISH Learn: What is your name? desk teacher English week sit. ..... .1 sit at my desk. says The teacher says, "What is your name?" say I say "My name is - ." learn I learn to write my name. speak. ... .1 learn to speak English. read. . . . . .1 learn to read English. learn I learn to speak, read, and write English at Evening School, come I come to Evening School three nights a week. Fact: George Washington took command of the United States armies in Cambridge, Mass., July 3, 1775. ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT A a B b C c D d E e F f G g H h I i J J K k L \ M m Nn O o P p Q q Rr S s T t U u V v W w X x Yy Z z LESSON V OPENING THE WINDOWS Learn: Thank you. You are welcome, no too windows all [I , . ^sssJtV next chair ^f \ Are. Are the windows open? are No, the windows are not open. Open Open them, please. stand I stand. walk to I walk to the window. open I open the window. walk to I walk to the next window. open I open this window, too. open I open all the windows. walk to I walk to my chair. sit down I sit down. Fact: George Washington was a great soldier. 9 ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff G g Hh I i J j K k LI Mm Nn Oo Pp Q q Rr S s T t Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Z z LESSON VI REVIEW EXERCISE I. Read: Good evening. Good night. How many are there? What is your name? Thank you. You are welcome. II. Give pupils cards with the following words on them, and direct them to perform the action named, giving a complete sentence using the word or words. walk close window stand open book sit read open window write III. Give pupil a card with one of the following words on it. Direct him to place it where it belongs. Permit other pupils to place remaining cards. seat windows door coat man hat woman chair IV. Review "Facts." 11 ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh I i J j K k LI Mm Nn Oo Pp Q q Rr S s T t U u Vv W w X x Yy Z z LESSON VII GETTING UP IN THE MORNING Learn: It's time to get up. alarm neck clock ears six o'clock teeth hands hair face stairs rings The alarm clock rings at six o'clock. get up I get up. put on I put on my clothes. wash I wash my hands. wash I wash my face, neck, and ears. brush I brush my teeth. comb I comb my hair. open I open the windows. go I go downstairs. Fact: George Washington is called "The Father of his Country." 13 ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT A a B b C c D d E e F f G g H h I i J J K k L 1 M m Nn O o P P Q q Rr S s T t U u Vv W w X X Yy Z z LESSON VIII GOING TO WORK Learn: Good morning. breakfast lunch factory upstairs apron foreman work always my on time eat I eat breakfast. take I take my lunch. walk to. . . .1 walk to the factory. go I go upstairs. take off . . . .1 take off my hat and coat. put on I put on my apron. say I say, "Good morning" to my foreman. begin I begin my work. am. . ..... .1 am always at work on time. Fact: The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776. 15 A a E e I i M m Q q U u ALPHABET SCRIPT PRINT B b F f J J N n Rr Vv Yy C G K O S W w Z z g k o s D d H h L 1 P p T t X x LESSON IX PRESENT TIME AND PAST TIME To-day I open the windows to-day. Yesterday I opened the windows yesterday. To-day I take my lunch to-day. Last Tuesday. . I took my lunch last Tuesday. Present I write my name. (To-day.) Past I wrote my name. (Yesterday. Last week.) Present Time Past Time To-day Yesterday This week Last week This month Last month This year Last year Present Past Arranged in order of use in previous lessons, sit sat stand stood walk walked open opened say said close closed is was take took Fact: The Constitution was adopted September 17, 1787. 17 PRESENT open close look work learn wash brush comb sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break PAST opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON X EATING LUNCH Learn: How do you do? Quite well, thank you, whistle lunch box outside one o'clock blows The whistle blows blew stop I stop work stopped wash I wash nay face and hands washed comb I comb my hair combed take I take my lunch outside took sit I sit down sat open I open my lunch box opened eat I eat my lunch ate blows The whistle blows again at one o'clock blew go I go back to work went Fact: Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States during the Civil War. 19 PRESENT PAST open close look work learn wash brush comb opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON XI REVIEW I. Dramatize any of the previous lessons. Require pupils who perform the acts to give the sentences describing them. II. Fill in the blank spaces. My alarm clock rings at - . I I wash my - . I eat my - . I walk to the - . I say, - - to the foreman. I begin my - . The whistle blows at - . I eat my - . I go back to - . III. Read No. II, changing from present to past time. IV. Review "Facts." PRESENT PAST open close look work learn wash brush comb opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON XII PREPARATION FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE Learn: Once more, please, arms hips head shoulders bend I bend my arms. stretch I stretch my arms. bend I bend my head. raise I raise my head. raise I raise my arms. lower. I lower my arms. place I place my hands on my shoulders. place I place my hands on my head. lower I lower my hands. place I place my hands on my hips. lower I lower my hands. Fact: Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. 23 PRESENT PAST open close look work learn wash brush comb opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON XIII HOW TO KEEP WELL Learn: Health is Wealth, clean well food air strong enough home fresh sleep. Keep clean. Breathe clean air. Keep your home clean. want I want to be well. keep I want to keep my body strong. keep I must keep clean. breathe I must breathe fresh air. eat I must eat good food. must be My home must be clean. must have I must have enough sleep. must have. .1 must have exercise. Fact: Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, 25 PRESENT PAST open close look work learn wash brush comb opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON XIV PHYSICAL EXERCISES Learn: Try again. Teacher (to one pupil): Mr. De Costa, will you open the windows, please? Tell me what you did. Mr. De Costa: I walked to the windows. I opened the windows. I walked to my seat. I sat down. Teacher: Thank you, Mr. De Costa. Mr. De Costa: You are welcome, Miss Teacher (to class) : Class, stand ! Class: I stand. T. Raise your arms sideways. C. I raise my arms. T. Lower your arms. C. I lower my arms. T. Raise your arms forward. C. I raise my arms. T. Breathe deeply. In Out. T. Lower your arms. C. I lower my arms. T. Hands on hips, place. C. I place my hands on my hips. T. Hands on shoulders, place. 27 C. I place my hands on my shoulders. T. Hands on head, place. C. I place my hands on my head. T. Position. T. Raise your arms sideways. C. I raise my arms. I 7 . Breathe deeply. In Out. T. Lower your arms. C. I lower my arms. T. Class sit. C. I sit. Fact: Abraham Lincoln was a poor boy. EXERCISE TO BE CONDUCTED BY A PUPIL Class stand. Raise your arms sideways. Breathe deeply. In Out. Lower your arms. Raise your arms forward. Breathe deeply. In Out. Lower your arms. Class sit. LESSON XV HE AND SHE boy girl John Mary John stands. He stands. The man stands. He stands. The boy stands. He stands. John The man The boy He Mary sits. She sits. The woman sits, She sits. The girl sits. She sits. Mary The woman The girl She Fact: Abraham Lincoln had little chance to go to school 29 PRESENT PAST open close look work learn wash brush comb opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON XVI WHAT HAPPENED TO ANGELINA Learn: This way, please. another city train cabman strangers questions policemen only went. . . .Angelina went to another city to find work. left She had just left the train. rushed. . .A cabman rushed up to her. called. . ."This way, please; this way," he called. hurried. .He hurried her into a cab. take He did not take Angelina where she wished to go. help Do not let strangers help you. ask Ask questions only of policemen. find Policemen will help you to find your way. Fact: Abraham Lincoln helped to free the slaves. 31 PRESENT PAST open close look work learn wash brush comb opened closed looked worked learned washed brushed combed sit stand say is take was know write speak read come ring get put go eat begin mean break sat stood said was took were knew wrote spoke read came rang got put went ate began meant broke LESSON XVII REVIEW I. Answer these questions in complete sentences. What is your name? Where do you live? How old are you? Where were you born? How long have you been in this country? For whom do you work? II. Review "Facts." III. Read the first seven lessons, changing "I" to "He." Read the next seven lessons, changing "I" to "She." IV. Use these words in sentences: head he arms she clean city strong policemen 33 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper M ore than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty-two teeth LESSON XVIII DAYS OF THE WEEK Learn: 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th. Sunday first Monday second Tuesday third Wednesday fourth Thursday fifth Friday sixth Saturday seventh are There are seven days in the week. They are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. is Sunday is the first day. Sunday is not a working day. The second day is Monday. is Tuesday is the third day. The fourth day is Wednesday. We get paid on Wednesday. Thursday is the fifth day. 35 Friday is the sixth day. Saturday is the seventh and last day of the week. We work only a half day on Saturday. We stop work at twelve o'clock (noon). Fact: Abraham Lincoln died in Washington, District of Columbia, April 15, 1865. WRITING Copy the names of the days of the week and write them. Sunday Thursday Monday Friday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday LESSON XIX COLORS orange yellow green blue Learn: Safety First, danger color flag safety lemons here See See this sign. is It is red. means Red means danger. is Here is another sign. is This sign is green. means Green means safety. Red is a color. Green is a color, too. are The colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. had I had an orange for lunch. are Lemons are yellow. like .1 like violets. Fact: The United States is a Republic. 37 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper More than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty -two teeth LESSON XX WE AND THEY John and I work. We work. Mary and I work. We work. You and I work. We work. He and I She and I You and I We John and Mary walk. They walk. The man and woman walk. They walk. He and she walk. They walk. John and Mary The man and woman He and she They Fact: A Republic is a form of government in which the people rule. 39 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper More than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty -two teeth LESSON XXI THE FIRE DRILL Learn: Stop at once. floor fire alarm fire drill nearest order no one worked We worked in a factory. were. . We were on the third floor. rang The fire alarm rang ! stopped We stopped work at once. knew. We knew the Fire Drill. formed We formed a line. went. We went to the nearest Exit. marched We marched downstairs. rushed No one rushed. pushed No one pushed. reached We reached the street in good order. was No one was hurt. Fact: In a Republic the people rule through their representatives. 41 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper More than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty -two teeth LESSON XXII REVIEW CONVERSATION Learn: Where is he? I don't know. Where is John? John is at school. What did he take to school? He took a book to school. What book did he take? He took the book with the red cover. What color are the walls of the school? The walls of the school are green. Who is John's teacher? I don't know. What does he learn at school? He learns to speak, read, and write English. Can he write his name? Yes, he can write his name. He can read a book, too, How many nights does he go to school? He goes to school three nights a week. What nights are they? They are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Recite as many "Facts" as you can. 43 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper M ore than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty -two teeth LESSON XXIII COLORS (Continued) Learn: What color is it, please? black suit white shirt gray necktie brown shoes John's suit is black. His shirt is white. His necktie is gray. His shoes are brown Name something that is black, white, gray, brown. What color is my sweater? What color are your eyes? What color is your hair? What are the colors of the American flag? Fact: A Monarchy is governed by a King. 45 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper More than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty-two teeth LESSON XXIV NUMBERS Learn: Go as fast as you can. 1 one 21 2 two 22 3 three 23 4 four 24 5 five 25 6 six 26 7 seven 27 8 eight 28 9 nine 29 10 ten 30 11 eleven 40 12 twelve 50 13 thirteen 60 14 fourteen 70 15 fifteen 80 16 sixteen 90 17 seventeen 100 18 eighteen 200 19 nineteen 597 20 twenty 1000 Read: 5 62 100 15 71 140 Fact : The Constitution the United States. twenty-one twenty-two twenty-three twenty-four twenty -five twenty-six twenty-seven twenty-eight twenty-nine thirty forty fifty sixty seventy eighty ninety one hundred two hundred five hundred ninety-seven one thousand 631 788 901 657 800 943 is the fundamental law of 47 SINGULAR PLURAL One one girl one door one desk one paper More than one two girls two doors two desks two papers one dish one watch one glass one box three dishes four watches five glasses six boxes one lady one city one baby one story ten ladies seven cities three babies nine stories one loaf one thief one knife one life three loaves six thieves eight knives twelve lives one child one man one woman one foot one tooth nine children fifty men sixty women two feet thirty-two teeth LESSON XXV TELLING TIME Learn: What time is it? clock watch minutes fast hours slow is , The clock is on the wall. tells. It tells the time. points The long hand points to the minutes. points The short hand points to the hours. is What time is it now, please ? It is half past ten. What time is it by each of these clocks ? 1st Fact: There are states in the United States. 49 SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXVI HOW LEARNING ENGLISH HELPS Learn: May I help you? everyone life better real position carefully warning whenever learn Everyone should learn to speak, read, and write English. get You can get a better position. You can get better pay. able You will be able to buy better food. buy You will be able to buy better clothing. know You will know how to read the danger signs. understand . You will understand words of warning. saved Your life may be saved. can be. . . .You can never be a real American until you speak English. Listen Listen carefully whenever you hear English spoken. Fact: The capital city of the United States is Washington, D.C. 51 SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXVII REVIEW What color are Manuel's eyes.? Manuel's eyes are - What color is your suit? My suit is - What time is it, please? It is - What time do you eat lunch? I eat lunch at - What time do you go to bed? I go to bed at - Does your watch keep good time? No, it does not. It is - Read: 463 900 89 290 46 202 194 799 1000 142 267 5 574 637 391 Write : seventy-six ninety-four four hundred six hundred thirty-two Review "Facts." 53 SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXVIII MEETING A COUNTRYMAN Learn: How do you do? I am well, thank you. glad around wife ago corner introduce Mr. Morelli (shaking hands): How do you do, Mr, Santos ? Mr. Santos: I am well, thank you, Mr. Morelli. Mr. Morelli: I am glad to see you. Mr. Santos: I am glad to see you, too. Mr. Morelli: When did you come to America? Mr. Santos: I came to America one year ago.. Mr. Morelli: Where did you learn to speak English? Mr. Santos: I learned to speak English at the Even- ing School. Mr. Morelli: My house is just around the corner. Will you come and see it? Mr. Santos: Yes, thank you, I would like to. Mr. Morelli: Did you know my wife in Italy? Mr. Santos: No, I did not know Mrs. Morelli. Mr. Morelli: I will introduce you to her. Fact: The President is the highest officer in United States. 55 the SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXIX MY HOME IN AMERICA Learn: I live at - kitchen dining room bed rooms sitting room bath room rent cheaper garden live. . . .1 live at has. . . .My house has seven rooms. are. . . .They are the kitchen, the dining room, three bed rooms, a sitting room, and the bath room, bought. I bought my house, paid. . .The money that I would have paid for rent soon paid for my home, have. . .1 have a garden, too. turn . . .We turn up this street, is. . .The house is about a minute's walk from here. Fact: The President lives in the White House in Washington, D.C. 57 SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXX THE FAMILY persons grandfather father children mother woolen grandmother young are ........... There are five persons in my family. Besides the father and mother, there are three children, are. ........'. .They are two boys and a girl. Their names are James, Paul and Mary. is ....... James is ten years old. Paul is eight and Mary is four. coming Grandmother and grandfather are coming from Italy soon, live. ......... .They will live with us, too. takes ......... Mother takes care of the children, works ......... Father works in a woolen mill. go. c ....... .The boys go to school. is ............. Mary is too young to go to school. Fact: The President is elected for four years, 59 SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXXI AN INTRODUCTION Learn: I am glad to know you. bell dinner friend ready mine soon Mr. Morelli: This is my home. I will ring the bell. Here comes my wife. This is my wife, Mr. Santos. Mr. Santos is an old friend of mine from Italy. Mr. Santos (removing his hat and shaking hands) : I am glad to know you, Mrs. Morelli. Mrs. Morelli: I am very glad to know you, Mr. Santos. Come in, please; you are welcome. Mr. Morelli: I would like to show Mr. Santos the house. Mrs. Morelli: All right. I will get dinner. It will be ready soon. Mr. Morelli: Come this way, Mr. Santos. Fact: The President of the United States must be a natural-born American. 61 SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right W T aiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXXII REVIEW I. Fill in the blanks: How many rooms are there in your house? There are rooms in my house. Name the rooms. They are the , - , . Do you have a garden? Yes, I have a - . Name the members of your family. The members of my family are , and . II. Use these words in complete sentences introduction mother rent young family grandmother father grandfather friend mine III. Review "Facts." SIGNS Danger Do Not Cross the Tracks Do Not Stand on the Platform Danger Live Wire Stop Look Listen Wait Until the Car Stops Poison Exit Entrance Ticket Office No Admittance Information Line Forms Here No Smoking Do Not Handle Keep to the Right Waiting Room To Let Help Wanted Fire Escape Do Not Talk to the Motorman No Trespassing Hands Off Telephone Pay as You Enter LESSON XXXIII LIGHTING THE FIRE husband match fire coal morning blazing ashes brightly stove careful wood clothing made My husband made the fire this morning. took He took out the ashes first. put Then he put some paper in the stove. He put some wood on the paper, lighted .... He lighted a match. put He put the match under the paper caught. . . .The paper caught fire. began The wood began to burn. put He put some coal on the blazing fire. burned .... Soon the fire burned brightly, warmed ... It warmed the room. get He is very careful that his clothing does not get near the blaze. Fact: The President must be at least thirty-five (35) years of age. 65 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? 2d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XXXIV GETTING BREAKFAST Learn: Which do you take, tea or coffee? daughter frying pan kettle eggs water cups prepared ......... My daughter prepared breakfast this morning. filled She filled the kettle with water. put She put the kettle on the stove. boiled Pretty soon the water boiled. made ............ She made the coffee. She put the frying pan on the stove. fried She fried some eggs. took She took the eggs out of the pan. She put them in a dish on the table, filled. .......... .She filled the cups with coffee. ate We ate breakfast. Fact: The United States Government is divided into three departments (branches). 67 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? 2d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. 2d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XXXV EATING DINNER Learn: Eat slowly. round fork mouth potatoes tablecloth spoon saucer vegetables knife plate meat supper is ...... Dinner is ready. go We go downstairs to the dining room. The table is round, is There is a white tablecloth on it. There is a knife, a fork, and a spoon at my plate. use I use the knife to cut my food. use I use the fork to carry the food to my mouth. eat I eat slowly. stir ..... I stir my coffee with my spoon, place . . . Then I place my spoon on my saucer, cooked . . My wife has cooked a good dinner, have . . . We have meat, potatoes, and other vegetables. eat We eat breakfast, dinner, and supper in the dining room. Fact: The three branches of the United States govern- ment are: (1) the Legislative, (2) the Executive, (3) the Judicial. 69 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? %d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. 2d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XXXVI MILK AS A FOOD everyone fresher babies dangerous sick bottles old tin people cans pure cool is Milk is a good food. drink Every one should drink it. Milk is good for babies, is It is good for sick people. It is good for old people, too. should be Milk should be pure. The fresher it is the purer it is. Unless it is pure it is dangerous. bought Milk should be bought in bottles. should be The bottles should be clean. bought It should never be bought in tin cans. Keep . . Keep milk cool. Keep it covered. Drink Drink lots of milk. Fact: The Legislative Department is called Congress. 71 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? 2d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. 2d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XXXVII AIRING THE BEDROOM top curtains needed bottom sunshine daytime There are three windows in my bedroom. They are opened at the top and bottom every day. The curtains are raised. The fresh air and sunshine come in all day. The clothes are taken off the bed. They are put on a chair where the sun shines on them. The windows are opened every night, too. Fresh air is needed at night as well as in the day- time. Fresh air helps to keep us strong and well. Get as much fresh air as you can. Fact: The Executive Department consists (is made up) of the President and his cabinet. 73 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? %d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. 2d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XXXVIII BATHING Learn: Bathe at least once a week. bath tub rub soap cures towels warm coarse hot briskly cold This is the bathroom. Everything is white in the bathroom. The walls are white. The bath tub is white. I take a bath at least once a week. Sometimes I bathe every day. I wash myself with warm water and soap. Then I wash with cold water. I dry with these towels. They are coarse. I rub my body briskly. Bathing makes me feel better. It keeps me well. To take a hot bath and go to bed, often cures a cold. Fact: The Judicial Department consists of the United States Supreme Court and any other courts that Congress may establish. 75 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat): Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? 2d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XXXIX SIMPLE HEALTH RULES (From previous lessons) Breathe deeply. Breathe fresh air day and night. Sleep with your windows open. Eat good food. Eat fresh vegetables. Drink pure milk. Bathe at least once a week. Keep your home clean. Brush your teeth after each meal, in the morning, and before going to bed. Give your children milk to drink instead of tea or coffee. Raise the curtains so that the sun may shine into your rooms. Get enough sleep. Take plenty of exercise. , Get all the fresh air that you can. Fact: Congress makes the laws. 77 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? 2d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. 2d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XL REVIEW Fill in the blanks: Who prepares your breakfast? prepares my breakfast. What do you like for breakfast? I like - - for breakfast. What time do you have dinner? We have dinner at - . Where do you eat dinner? We eat dinner in the What vegetables do you have for dinner? We have - - for dinner. Who should drink milk? - should drink milk. How should milk be kept? Milk should be kept - . How many times a day do you drink milk? I drink milk times a day. Tell four things you do to keep well. Review "Facts." 79 ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTIONS Read, dramatize and copy. Use expressions in origi- nal conversations. I Man (raising his hat) : Pardon me, can you tell me where the Public Library is? Woman: Yes, sir. It is on the corner of this street, on the right (pointing). Man: Thank you. Woman: You are welcome. II Woman: Excuse me, sir, can you- direct me to the nearest drug store? Man (removing his hat) : Yes, madam, it is one block farther, on the opposite side of the street. Woman: Thank you, sir. Man: You are very welcome. Ill 1st Woman: I beg your pardon, would you mind telling me the way to the railroad station? 2d Woman: Not at all. It is two blocks east (pointing east). 1st Woman: Thank you. 2d Woman: You are welcome. I am glad to help you. LESSON XLI THE AMERICAN FLAG (Dramatize) Learn: Hurrah for the Flag! Freedom up Liberty high forever above UP ! UP ! with the American Flag ! hold I hold it high above my head. is The American Flag is the flag of Freedom. is It is the flag of Liberty. honor I will honor it. will be I will be true to it. fight I will fight for it. die Yes, I will die for it. My flag, and your flag forever. SALUTE TO THE FLAG I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Fact: Congress consists of two branches, the Senate and the House of Representatives. 81 TROUBLESOME SOUNDS s, not sh step street sleep steep stop sleeve stamp strong t, not d, but coat next not cent hat sit better j, not ch joke jet jump job just James jerk enjoy wh, not w when why while where which white what wheel v, not w vest vine very visit violin vegetable vote voice i y not ee fit sit bit king little city hit kill d not t told mad hold had spend bend find send ft, not d this those that they these their them than w, not v wise wide will word work want walk world ing, not ink asking eating coming reading going writing running singing LESSON XLII TROUBLESOME SOUNDS countries correctly sounds certain list troubled There were men from many countries in our school. We read every day. Some of the men found it hard to say certain words correctly. The teacher made a list of these words. The class said them carefully each day. These are the words and sounds that troubled the class. s, not sh i, not ee step street fit sit sleep steep bit king t, not d d, not t but coat told mad next not hold had j, not ch th, not d joke jet this those jump job that they wh, not w w, not v when why wise wide while where will word v, not w ing, not ink vest vine asking eating very visit coming reading Fact: The members of the Senate are called Senators, and the members of the House of Representatives are called Representatives. 83 TROUBLESOME SOUNDS s, not sh step street sleep steep stop sleeve stamp strong t, not d, but coat next not cent hat sit better j, not ch joke jet jump job just James jerk enjoy wh, not w when why while where which white what wheel i, not ee fit sit bit king little city hit kill d not t told mad hold had spend bend find send th, not d this those that they these their them than w, not v wise wide will word work want walk world v, not w vest vine very visit violin vegetable vote voice ing, not ink asking eating coming reading going writing running singing LESSON XLIII A LETTER 34 West Fourth St., New York City, April 20, 1921. Dear John, I have been in this country one year, and like it very well. I have learned to speak, read and write English. I have a good position, and. ana earning sixteen dollars a week. When I know my work better, I shall get twenty dollars a week. The work is not hard. The factory is clean and pleasant. If you come to America I can find you a good position. Very truly yours, NICOLO. Fact: The Senators and Representatives are elected by the people. 85 TROUBLESOME SOUNDS 5, not sh step street sleep steep stop sleeve stamp strong t, not d, but coat next not cent hat sit better j, not ch joke jet jump job just James jerk enjoy wh, not w when why while where which white what wheel v, not w vest vine very visit violin vegetable vote voice fit bit little hit not ee sit king city kill d not t told mad hold had spend bend find send th, not d this those that they these their them than w, not v wise wide will word work want walk world ing, not ink asking eating coming reading going writing running singing LESSON XLIV RENTING A ROOM Learn: How much do you charge for it? rent floor small to-morrow Mr. Johnson wanted to find a room. He saw a sign on a house. It said | ROOMS. | He went to the door. He rang the bell. A woman answered the bell. "Do you have rooms to rent?" "Yes, sir. What kind of a room do you want?" "I want a small room." "I have a small room on the second floor." "How many windows has it?" "It has two windows." "May I see it, please?" "Certainly. Come this way." "I like this room. How much do you charge for it?" "It is three dollars a week." "I will take it." "When will you come?" "I will come to-morrow." "All right, sir. Good-by." "Good-by." Fact: Senators are elected for six (6) years. 87 TROUBLESOME SOUNDS s, not sh i, not ee step street sleep steep stop sleeve stamp strong t, not d, but coat next not cent hat sit better fit bit little hit sit king city kill d not t told mad hold had spend bend find send j, not ch joke jet jump job just James jerk enjoy wh, not w when why while where which white what wheel th, not d this those that they these their them than w, not v wise wide will word work want walk world v, not w vest vine very visit violin vegetable vote voice ing, not ink asking eating coming reading going writing running singing LESSON XLV REVIEW I. Make complete sentences using these words work caught step allowed walk ate turn placed learn bought II. Say these words carefully: speak spoon j jug jolly v ing visit working very going III. Fill in the blank spaces: Have you any rooms to p t d pin shut sold pure not scold th wh w the when wish there what wife Yes, sir, I have a - - room, How much do you - - for it? It is - - dollars a week. How many windows has it? It has - windows. I will - - it. 89 TROUBLESOME SOUNDS Sy not sh step street sleep steep stop sleeve stamp strong t, not dy but coat next not cent hat sit better jy not ch joke jet jump job just James jerk enjoy wh t not w when why while where which white what wheel v 9 not w vest vine very visit violin vegetable vote voice i s not ee fit sit bit king little city hit kill d not t told mad hold had spend bend find send thy this not d those that these they their them than Wy not v wise wide will word work want walk world ing, not ink asking eating coming reading going writing running singing LESSON XL VI DO AND DOES Do you work in a store? Yes, I do work in a store. Do I speak English well? You do speak English well. Does he take his lunch? He does take his lunch. Does she cook the meals? She does cook the meals. Do we get paid to-day? We do get paid to-day. Do they live in America? They do live in America. I do. We do. You do. You do. He She It does v They do, Fact: There are two Senators from each state, 91 TROUBLESOME SOUNDS s, not sh step street sleep steep stop sleeve stamp strong t, not d, but coat next not cent hat sit better j, not ch joke jet jump job just James jerk enjoy wh, not w when why . while where which white what wheel v, not w vest vine very visit violin vegetable vote voice i, not ee fit sit bit king little city hit kill d not t told mad hold had spend bend find send thy not d this those that they these their them than w, not v wise wide will word work want walk world ing, not ink asking eating coming reading going writing running singing LESSON XL VII MONTHS AND SEASONS January July February August March September April October May November June December . There are twelve months in the year. They are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The four seasons are Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), and Winter. The winter months are December, January, and February. It is very cold in winter. The spring months are March, April, and May. The trees begin to bud in spring. The summer months are June, July, and August. Summer is the hot season of the year. The autumn months are September, October, and November. Autumn is harvest time. Fact: A Senator must be at least thirty (30) years old. DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON XL VIII AN ACCIDENT Learn: Watch your step, floor wire wondered elevator meant gate loading broken heavy hospital John worked on the fourth floor of a big factory. He could not speak or read English. There were many signs about the mill. John wondered what they meant. One day he was loading heavy wire on to an ele- vator. The wire was to be taken to the first floor. John wished to go to the first floor, too. There was a sign on the elevator. It said FREIGHT ONLY NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED John stepped on the elevator. Just then it started. The heavy gate hit him. He was taken to the hospi- tal. He could not work for three months. Since then John has learned to read English and knows what all of the signs mean. Fact: The V ice-President presides over the Senate. 95 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April- October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON XLIX UNITED STATES MONEY Learn: A penny saved is a penny earned, cent postal card nickel car fare dime bread quarter handkerchief half-dollar necktie dollar coins What is. this? This is a cent. What is this? This is a nickel. What is this? This is a dime. What is this? This is a quarter. What is this? This is a half-dollar. What is this? This is a dollar bill. I can buy a postal card for one cent ($.01). A newspaper costs two cents ($.02). My car fare is a nickel ($.05). A loaf of bread costs thirteen cents ($.13). I can buy a handkerchief for a quarter ($.25). There are four quarters in a dollar ($1.00). Change this dollar into halves. Into quarters. Into dimes and nickels. We call these pieces of money coins. What coins do you use for your car fare ? For a loaf of bread ? For two handkerchiefs ? Fact: The number of Representatives from each state is based on the population. 97 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON L REVIEW I. Fill in the blank spaces with do or does: I - - my work well. They - - not live here. You - - the exercises too fast. She - - the washing on Monday. We bought our house. We - not pay rent. He - all the bookkeeping. II. Answer these questions: What does a pair of stockings cost? What does a gallon of kerosene cost? What does a quart of milk cost? What does a dozen of oranges cost? What can you buy for ten cents? What can you buy for a quarter? What can you buy for half a dollar? What can you buy for a dollar? III. Review "Facts." IV. V. Multiply: 462 X 2 537 X4 896 X8 957 X6 Divide: 2 |236 4 |748 6 | 1566 9 | 7542 99 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON LI APPLYING FOR WORK newspaper page advertisement position experience salary Mr. Tafalos had learned to read the newspaper. He wanted a job. He looked on the "Help Wanted" page. He saw this advertisement: WANTED WORKING FOREMAN MACHINIST Apply Supt. Allen Metal Company, 148 Main St., Philadelphia, Penn. He went to the shop. He said he would like to have the position. "Have you had any experience?" "Yes, sir, I have had three years' experience." "What were your wages?" "I was paid eighteen dollars a week." "Where did you work?" "I worked for the General Machine Company." 101 " Wei-e-. :yd-a- v a ' foreman there ? " "No, sir, but I have learned to read and write English since then." "Where did you learn?" "I learned in the Evening School." "How long did you go to Evening School?" "Three years, sir." The Superintendent gave Mr. Tafalos the job. Mr. Tafalos had always been a good workman. But he could not get a position as foreman until he had learned to speak, read, and write English. Fact: A Representative is elected for two years. QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE EMPLOYMENT MANAGER Have you had any experience? Where did you work last? Why did you leave? How old are you? Where were you born? How long have you been in this country? Can you speak, read and write English? 102 LESSON LII MINE, YOURS, THEIRS my your their mine yours theirs This coat belongs to me. This is my coat. This coat is mine. This newspaper belongs to me. This is my newspaper. This newspaper is mine. This hat belongs to you. This is your hat. This hat is yours. This knife belongs to you. This is your knife. This knife is yours. These keys belong to them. These are their keys. These keys are theirs. These bags belong to them. These are their bags. These bags are theirs. Fact: A Representative must be at least twenty -five (25) years of age. 103 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON LIII UNITED STATES MONEY (Continued) one dollar ($1) twenty dollars ($20) two dollars ($2) fifty dollars ($50) five dollars ($5) one hundred dollars ($100) ten dollars ($10) five hundred dollars ($500) one thousand dollars ($1000) What is this? It is a one dollar bill. A piece of paper money is called a bill. A two dollar bill is worth twice as much as a one dollar bill. A five dollar bill is worth how many one dollar bills? I paid twenty-nine dollars and fifty cents ($29.50) for my suit. What bills and coins did I use? A man is paid twenty-two dollars and seventy-five cents for a week's work. What bills and coins does he get in his pay? What bills do you use to pay your rent? What is the largest bill you have ever seen? Read and add: $6.00 $7.00 $4.63 $24.00 2.50 4.50 4.75 32.50 1.00 3.25 10.40 50.00 Fact: The Speaker, chosen from the House of Rep- resentatives, presides over the House. 105 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON LIV COMING TO WORK LATE fllMW Hn fir envelope late sorry counted stock fair short wait delayed Mr. Brown was paid to-day. He opened his pay envelope. He counted his money. Five, ten, fifteen, seventeen dollars and fifty cents. He was fifty cents short. He had been late two mornings. He did not begin his work on time. Two men worked with him. They could not begin their work on time, either. They had to wait for his stock. Mr. Brown was sorry to lose fifty cents. But he knew it was only fair. By coming late he had delayed his own work, and that of two other men. If every man came in late there would be little work done. Fact: The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States. 107 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON LV CORRECT USE OF "HAVE NO" umbrella dictionary automobile telephone Give me your knife. I have no knife. Pass me your paper. I have no paper. Where is your note book? I have no note book. 4 May I take your umbrella? I have no umbrella. May I use your telephone? r We have no telephone. Change these sentences so they contain the words "have no:" I have an automobile. They have money in the bank. I have a dictionary. You have a rain-coat. They have heavy bundles. Fact: The Supreme Court is held in Washington, D. C. 109 DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday, first day Monday, second day Tuesday, third day Wednesday, fourth day Thursday, fifth day Friday, sixth day Saturday, seventh day MONTHS OF THE YEAR January ,, July February August March September April October May November June December SEASONS Spring, March 21st to June 21st Summer, June 21st to Sept. 21st Autumn, Sept. 21st to Dec. 21st Winter, Dec. 21st to March 21st LESSON LVI STAMPS Newark, N. J. upper England Canada Portugal Great Britain envelopes necessary sealed European addresses countries Mrs. Madeiros wrote three letters. One was going to a friend in Newark, N. J. Another was to be sent to England. The other was written to her brother in Portugal. She put the letters in the envelopes and sealed them. She wrote the addresses very plainly. She also wrote her own address in the upper left- hand corner of the envelope. She placed a two cent stamp on the letter that was going to Newark, N. J. The envelope looked like the one at the top of the next page. She put a two-cent stamp on her letter to England. She put a five-cent stamp on her letter to Portugal. ill Mrs. J. E. Madeiras 445 Cambridge St., Boston, Mass. Miss Mary Perry, 148 Nelson St., Newark) N. J. A two-cent stamp is needed on a letter to any part of the United States, Canada or Great Britain. A five-cent stamp is necessary to send a letter to any of the other European countries. Fact: The Governor of this state is . WRITING Write a letter to a relative or friend in Europe. Tell him: How long you have been in this country. Where you work. How long you have worked there. About your school. About America, and why you like it. LESSON LVII BUYING AN OVERCOAT (Dramatize) Learn: Try it on, please, clerk reduced customer collar Clerk: Good morning, sir. Customer: Good morning. Clerk: What can I do for you? Customer: I want to buy an overcoat. Clerk: Come this way. I have an overcoat re- duced (marked down) from thirty-five dollars ($35.00) to twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Customer: That is a good coat, but I do not like the collar. Clerk: Let me show you this one. It is reduced to twenty-five dollars, too. Customer: Have you one like that in gray? Clerk: Right here, sir. Try it on, please. Customer: That fits well. I will take it. Clerk: Shall I send it? Customer: If you please. My name is John W. Olsen. I live at 62 West St., City. Clerk: Thank you, sir. Good morning. Customer: Good morning. Fact: The Governor's term in this state is 113 STATES Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri * Federal District Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming LESSON LVIII REVIEW I. Go to the board and make a list of all the words you know under these headings: The Home The Family Work Months Money Health Numbers The Week Copy list into note books. II. What time is it by these clocks? From 12 o'clock at night until twelve o'clock at noon A.M. 115 From 12 o'clock at noon until twelve o'clock at night P.M. III. Read: January 1, 1920 July 4, 1776 February 22, 1920 October 12, 1492 April 15, 1865 November 25, 1920 June 4, 1777 December 25, 1920 For what do these dates stand? IV. Write on the board the address of a friend. V. Review "Facts." VI. Write: January 23, 1921 July 9, 1921 February 6, 1921 August 15, 1921 April 19, 1921 September 4, 1921 May 30, 1921 October 30, 1921 June 14, 1921 December 8, 1921 VII. Tell what these words mean: wages dictionary advertisement necessary experience clerk coins customer fair reduced 116 LESSON LIX PREPOSITIONS at I am at work. I came at seven o'clock. before He came in before the whistle blew. He oiled his machine before he started it. in I work in the spinning room. The spinning room is in Mill No. 7. from I take yarn from another man. He gets it from the stock room. between I stand between two men. The work is divided evenly between us. without I could not do my work without the help of the other men. They could not do their work without my help. Fact: The state government is divided into three departments, (1) the Legislative, (2) the Executive, and (3) the Judicial. 117 STATES Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri * Federal District Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming LESSON LX THE FRUIT PEDDLER living made fruit sold neatly bought Savings Bank piled safe use interest saved George was born in Greece. He came to America five years ago. He made his living by selling fruit. He bought a little fruit each day. He piled it neatly in his cart. He pushed his cart through the streets. He sold all his fruit each day. He saved his money. He put it in the Savings Bank. It was safe there and the bank paid George for letting it use his money. The money was on interest. Last week George bought a big fruit store. He paid two thousand dollars ($2,000) for it. This was the money George had saved and put in the bank. Fact: The Legislative Department (State Legis- lature) is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives . 119 STATES Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri * Federal District Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming LESSON LXI VISITING THE DOCTOR Learn: Fill this prescription, please. examined drug store dangerous druggist neglect medicine prescription spoonful Mr. Brown had a very bad cold. He wanted to find a doctor. He saw this sign: Dr. WILLIAM B. CURTIS Office Hours : 9 to 10 A.M. 3 to 4 P.M. He went into the doctor's office. The doctor ex- amined him. The doctor gave Mr. Brown a prescription. Mr. Brown took the prescription to the drug store. The druggist gave him some medicine. The di- rections for taking it were on the bottle. He took a teaspoonful in half a glass of water after each meal. 121 The medicine helped Mr. Brown, and he felt better very soon. Fact: The Executive Department consists of the Governor and his Council. Topics for Discussion (Teacher should explain that most colds get better with natural treatment, that is, good nourishment, plenty of sleep, fresh air, etc.; but that colds which hang on several weeks become dangerous and undermine the system. In such cases a physician's advice is necessary.) Treatment of colds. Patent medicines. CONVERSATION "Good-morning, Mr. Brown." 4 ' Good-morning, doctor. ' ' "What's the trouble?" "I have hurt my arm." "Let me see it. Yes, you have wrenched it badly. I will have to bandage it." "May I use it at all?" "No. Rest it for a few days. It will get better more quickly." LESSON LXII TELEPHONING FOR A DOCTOR Learn: Come at once. public directory dropped Operator telephone receiver slot quickly Mary's brother was sick. She had to get a doctor at once. She went to the nearest public telephone. She took the telephone directory. She wanted to call Dr. Clark. She turned to the letter C. She found Cl. She saw Dr. Clark's name. His number is Main 4250. She took down the receiver. She dropped a nickel in the slot. The Operator said, "Number, please?" Mary said, "Main 4250 Main four two five o." The doctor said, "Hello." Mary said very plainly, "This is Miss Gregoria of 84 School St. My brother is sick. Come at once." She hurried home. Dr. Clark came quickly. He gave Mary s brother some medicine. He said her brother would be well in a few days. Fact: The Judicial Department consists of the Supreme Judicial Court and lower courts. 123 STATES Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri * Federal District Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming LESSON LXIII THE DENTIST Learn: My tooth aches, toothache filled dentist better building care Manuel had a toothache. He wished to see a dentist. As he walked along the street he saw this sign. DENTIST DR. G. L. SCHEFFER Room 204 He found Room He filled the one He cleaned the Manuel went into the building. 204. He went into the office. Dr. Scheffer looked at his teeth, that ached. It stopped aching, other teeth. He told Manuel to take better care of his teeth. He told him to have a dentist examine them at least once a year. Fact: The Mayor is the highest officer in the city. STATES Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri * Federal District Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming LESSON LXIV CARE OF THE TEETH Learn: See a dentist, toothbrush tooth paste disease dips piece traced warm silk soldier across thread first class Manuel brushes his teeth three times a day. This is his toothbrush. He dips it in warm water. He brushes his teeth up and down. He does not brush them across. Sometimes he uses tooth paste. He puts it on his toothbrush when he brushes his teeth. This is a piece of silk thread. Manuel draws it between his teeth. It helps to keep them clean. Anyone who takes good care of their teeth will have better health. Many diseases which have caused death have been traced to bad teeth. A soldier who has bad teeth is never placed in the first class. See a dentist once a year. Fact: The Mayor is elected by the people. 127 STATES Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri * Federal District Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming LESSON LXV REVIEW OF "FACTS" Who was the first President of the United States? Who was President of the United States during the Civil War? What is the form of the United States Government? What is a Republic? What is a Monarchy? What is the Constitution of the United States? When was the Constitution adopted? Have you read the Constitution? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? How many states are there in the United States? What are the three departments (branches) of the United States Government? What is the Legislative Department called? Who makes the laws? What is Congress composed of? How many Senators are there from each state? How many Representatives are there from your state ? What is the term of a United States Senator? A Representative ? 129 How old must a United States Senator be? A Rep- resentative ? Who are the Senators from your state? Who is your Representative? What is the Executive Department composed of? Who is the President of the United States? How long is his term of office? Where does he live? How old must the President be? Who is next in office to the President? What office does the Vice-President hold in the Senate ? Who presides in the House of Representatives? What does the Judicial Department consist of? What is the highest court in the United States? Who is the Governor of your state? How long is his term of office? What are the three departments of the State Govern- ment ? Of what does the Legislative Department consist? Of what is the Executive Department composed? Of what does the Judicial Department consist? What is the capital of the United States? What is the capital of your state? Who is the mayor of your city? By whom is the mayor elected? 130 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY, BERKELEY THIS BOOK IS DUE~0~N THE LAST DATE STAMPED BELOW Books not retted I on toe are "Mj*^^ 50c per volume after the _"* s Jg d Books no t m tf-S^US is .ade expiration of loan period. 15m-4,'24 507409 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY re cms MAP OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS POSSESSIONS 100 200 300 400 500 awail, Samoa, Guam and same scale as map of Philippine Islands, X I C O TROPIC OF CANCER