The Beacon Second Reader


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In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages. The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year. - Summary from the Preface

This school reader is an excellent resource for anyone learning to read English, children and adults alike. Reading along while listening is a great way to develop reading skills. The tables at the end of the reader provide lists of common word patterns to promote both reading and writing skills. Reading along is especially helpful for this part of the book.
(3 hr 13 min)

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Preface 2:23 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Shoemaker and the Elves 3:39 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Ship 0:51 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids 5:00 Gelesen von Evan Smith
They Didn't Think 1:23 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Tom Thumb 6:15 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Suppose 1:11 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Cinderella 4:37 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Raindrops 0:48 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Four Friends 6:32 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Little Birdie 0:54 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Mother Frost 6:25 Gelesen von Evan Smith
If Ever I See 0:55 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Why the Bear's Tail Is Short 2:47 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Rumpelstiltskin 8:33 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Bed in Summer 0:49 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Golden Touch 4:52 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Over in the Meadow 1:47 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Bell of Atri 3:15 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Baby 0:49 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Bruce and the Spider 2:22 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Wise Little Pig 1:23 Gelesen von Evan Smith
An Indian Story 6:44 Gelesen von Evan Smith
A Good Play 0:55 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Dick Whittington 6:55 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The New Moon 1:11 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Briar Rose 6:40 Gelesen von Evan Smith
All Things Beautiful 0:57 Gelesen von Evan Smith
The Baker Boys and the Bees 4:15 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Falling Snow 0:51 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Little Goody Two Shoes 10:48 Gelesen von Evan Smith
One Step and Then Another 0:39 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Good Night and Good Morning 1:37 Gelesen von Evan Smith
David and Goliath 4:54 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Phonetic Tables – Introduction 0:51 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 1 – Review of Short Vowels 1:20 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 2 - Two Consonants Following a Vowel 2:42 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 3 - Two Consonants Preceding a Vowel 2:50 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 4 – Words with “wh” and Review of Tables 2 & 3 2:51 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 5 – Final “e” (Long Vowel Sound) 3:11 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 6 – Long and Short Vowels; Words Ending in “se” 2:58 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 7 – Effect of “r” and “re” on Preceding Vowel Sound 3:04 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 8 – Words with “ea” / “ee” (Long “e” Sound) 3:09 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 9 – Words with “ai” / “ay” (Long “a” Sound) 1:52 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 10 - Words with “oa” / “oe” (Long “o” Sound) 1:27 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 11 - Words with “ie” / “y” (Long “i” Sound) 1:23 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 12 - Words with “ew” / “ue” (Long “u” Sound) 1:08 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 13 - Words with “oi” / “oy” 1:22 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 14 - Words with “au” / “aw” 1:27 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 15 - Words with “ou” / “ow” 1:56 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 16 - Words with “oo” 2:02 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 17 - Words with “qu” 1:20 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 18 - Review 5:46 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 19 - Soft “c” Sound 1:47 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 20 - Words with “g” / “dg” 1:42 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 21 - Words with “k” / “ck” 3:03 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 22 - Words with “ch” / “tch” 1:54 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 23 - Words with “th” 1:39 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 24 - Words with “ie” (Long “e” Sound) 0:56 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 25 - Words with “o” (Short “o” Sound) 0:58 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 26 - Words with “a” (Short “o” Sound) 0:54 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 27 - Two Vowels Sounded Separately 0:53 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 28 - Words Ending in “tion” / “sion” 0:55 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 29 – Review 3:17 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 30 - Common Suffixes 6:40 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 31 - Common Prefixes 5:24 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 32 - Single Consonant (Long Vowel Sound); Double Consonants (Short Vowel … 3:25 Gelesen von Evan Smith
Table 33 - Silent Letters 3:25 Gelesen von Evan Smith