Preface

The Shoemaker and the Elves

The Ship

The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids

They Didn't Think

Tom Thumb

Suppose

Cinderella

Raindrops

The Four Friends

Little Birdie

Mother Frost

If Ever I See

Why the Bear's Tail Is Short

Rumpelstiltskin

Bed in Summer

The Golden Touch

Over in the Meadow

The Bell of Atri

The Baby

Bruce and the Spider

The Wise Little Pig

An Indian Story

A Good Play

Dick Whittington

The New Moon

Briar Rose

All Things Beautiful

The Baker Boys and the Bees

Falling Snow

Little Goody Two Shoes

One Step and Then Another

Good Night and Good Morning

David and Goliath

Phonetic Tables – Introduction

Table 1 – Review of Short Vowels

Table 2 - Two Consonants Following a Vowel

Table 3 - Two Consonants Preceding a Vowel

Table 4 – Words with “wh” and Review of Tables 2 & 3

Table 5 – Final “e” (Long Vowel Sound)

Table 6 – Long and Short Vowels; Words Ending in “se”

Table 7 – Effect of “r” and “re” on Preceding Vowel Sound

Table 8 – Words with “ea” / “ee” (Long “e” Sound)

Table 9 – Words with “ai” / “ay” (Long “a” Sound)

Table 10 - Words with “oa” / “oe” (Long “o” Sound)

Table 11 - Words with “ie” / “y” (Long “i” Sound)

Table 12 - Words with “ew” / “ue” (Long “u” Sound)

Table 13 - Words with “oi” / “oy”

Table 14 - Words with “au” / “aw”

Table 15 - Words with “ou” / “ow”

Table 16 - Words with “oo”

Table 17 - Words with “qu”

Table 18 - Review

Table 19 - Soft “c” Sound

Table 20 - Words with “g” / “dg”

Table 21 - Words with “k” / “ck”

Table 22 - Words with “ch” / “tch”

Table 23 - Words with “th”

Table 24 - Words with “ie” (Long “e” Sound)

Table 25 - Words with “o” (Short “o” Sound)

Table 26 - Words with “a” (Short “o” Sound)

Table 27 - Two Vowels Sounded Separately

Table 28 - Words Ending in “tion” / “sion”

Table 29 – Review

Table 30 - Common Suffixes

Table 31 - Common Prefixes

Table 32 - Single Consonant (Long Vowel Sound); Double Consonants (Short Vowel Sound)

Table 33 - Silent Letters

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<br><br>
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.


The Beacon Second Reader

The Beacon Second Reader

by James Hiram Fassett (1869 - 1930)

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