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Rh is prepared to take the course prescribed in Rules of Order Revised, pages 305-312.

Method of Teaching in a Class with an Instructor. It will be noticed that the chapters are grouped by subjects, as 1, 2, 3, and 4, 5, 6. These groups usually end with a drill. The first group may be treated somewhat after this manner: The text is presented in advance of the recitation period with particular care as to exact forms, even emphasizing capitals and punctuation. Absolute accuracy regarding forms must be insisted upon not only here but in every lesson. In case of inexperienced pupils, careful questioning of the text and additional examples will be necessary before taking up the drills. The maturity of the pupils and the time allowed for the course will be determining factors as to the amount of this kind of work.

The Drill, Chapter III, should be read in class in advance of its study. It should be read as a drama, the teacher taking the part of the chairman, and the parts A, B, C, D, etc., being assigned to different members of the class. Each member acts his part according to the instructions, reading or repeating the words given his part in the drill. All difficult points should be explained by the instructor. After the pupils have studied the drill the teacher should provide an abstract of the drill. The following based on the First Drill will illustrate: