As may be seen at a glance, this lesson contains five words using the
phonogram _un_.
The directions and suggestions given below for the study of this
particular lesson apply to all similar phonetic lessons in the book.
1. Pronounce each word distinctly, giving its meaning or using it in a
sentence, as, “sun—The sun is shining brightly.” You thus give the
children the word properly used and leave in no pupil’s mind the idea
that you meant _son_. “Fun—Did you have fun at recess time, Tom?” Tom’s
recollection of the recess games will associate the word and its
meaning. “Gun—Who has seen a gun? What is its use? Bun—The baker puts
currants in the bun.” By the variety of ways in which you give or
suggest the meaning of the word, try to arouse the pupil’s interest in
the word itself. Never require a pupil to study the spelling of a word
until he has heard it properly pronounced and knows the meaning.
2. Have the pupils read the words, pronouncing each correctly. The
children may give original sentences, using the new words.