Project Gutenberg 2011-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 266 MacClintock, Porter Lander 1873 1939 McClintock, Porter Lander 07037019 Literature in the Elementary School Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Literature in the Elementary School" by Porter Lander MacClintock is an educational guidebook written in the early 20th century. The text explores the role and significance of literature in shaping children’s education, highlighting how various types of literature can enhance artistic appreciation, cultivate imagination, and develop emotional understanding in young students. The author emphasizes the importance of choosing appropriate literary works that align with children's developmental stages and interests. The opening of the book outlines its purpose and foundational concepts, indicating that literature should be regarded not just as a collection of texts, but as an artistic discipline capable of delivering unique educational benefits. MacClintock reflects on his experiences with literature instruction in a laboratory school setting, guided by philosophy and psychology principles. He lays a critical approach to selecting literature, advocating for pieces that foster imagination and creativity, while remaining accessible and relevant to children’s lives. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on how literature can enrich children's educational experiences, invoking a blend of theory, critique, and practical advice for educators. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35341/35341-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Literature -- Study and teaching LB Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Teaching & Education 452739 2025-08-14T10:39:23.474279 text/html 457924 2011-02-21T09:19:40 text/html 243656 2025-08-14T10:39:28.899296 application/epub+zip 247386 2025-08-14T10:39:24.367344 application/epub+zip 235080 2025-08-14T10:39:23.913339 application/epub+zip 380862 2025-08-14T10:39:32.509290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338972 2025-08-14T10:39:28.393266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327104 2022-09-16T08:18:34.057055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415169 2025-08-14T10:39:22.969326 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 415033 2011-02-21T09:19:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 415038 2011-02-21T09:19:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20152 2025-08-14T10:39:32.642291 application/rdf+xml 19259 2025-08-14T10:39:23.998279 image/jpeg 3386 2025-08-14T10:39:23.956281 image/jpeg 152104 2011-02-21T09:19:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 219390 2011-02-21T09:19:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 152046 2011-02-21T09:19:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 218933 2025-08-14T10:39:23.516292 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog