While Arthur was collecting the drawing papers the teacher said,
[Sidenote: Getting Attention]
“Open your Reader at the story we read this morning.” Five out of
fourteen failed to obey this command. Attention was divided between
Arthur and the teacher. Some had forgotten what was read that morning.
The children looked at each other for the desired information. Both
teacher and pupils expected delay. A better method to pursue hereafter
would be the following.