Project Gutenberg 2020-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 135 Ellenbecker, John G. 1867 Ellenbecker, John Gordon ca22000225 The Old-Time Spelling School; In Three Parts Pt. I. Golden valley -- Pt. II. The contest -- Pt. III. Musical. Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Old-Time Spelling School; In Three Parts" by John G. Ellenbecker is a nostalgic poetic work written in the early 20th century. Composed in a reflective style, the book pays tribute to the communal and educational spirit of rural America during a time when spelling bees were a significant social event. It explores the experiences of pioneer families in Kansas and highlights the importance of these spelling contests in fostering camaraderie and competition among students from nearby schools. The book is divided into three parts: "Golden Valley," "The Contest," and "Musical." In "Golden Valley," the author recalls the joyful memories of spelling schools where young and old came together to demonstrate their spelling prowess and entertain one another. "The Contest" captures the excitement and tension of a significant spelling competition between different districts, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the participants. Finally, "Musical" shifts to a celebratory atmosphere as local talent is showcased through music and performances, culminating in a joyful community gathering. Overall, Ellenbecker's work serves as a heartfelt remembrance of simpler times and the foundational role that education and community played in the lives of early settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Stories in rhyme Spelling bees -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature Category: Teaching & Education 89289 2025-06-24T12:30:46.125612 text/html 66746 2024-10-17T17:32:28 text/html 85423 2025-06-24T12:30:48.806589 application/epub+zip 84440 2025-06-24T12:30:46.695605 application/epub+zip 59342 2025-06-24T12:30:46.371613 application/epub+zip 122922 2025-06-24T12:30:50.359598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113633 2025-06-24T12:30:48.547598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89141 2022-09-27T22:48:52.129751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59065 2025-06-24T12:30:45.847613 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39164 2024-10-17T17:32:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16628 2025-06-24T12:30:50.488576 application/rdf+xml 10874 2025-06-24T12:30:46.458705 image/jpeg 2038 2025-06-24T12:30:46.421626 image/jpeg 151226 2025-06-24T12:30:46.155625 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