DIRECTIONS TO EIGHTH GRADE TEACHERS
Reading edition
The minimum lessons for this grade are numbered from 1 to 25 inclusive, and contain 500 new words. There are in addition 240 supplementary words which are new, but which are not so frequently used as those in the minimum list. The four lessons marked R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, are made up of those words in the preceding grades which are most frequently missed by eighth grade students. The lesson marked "Special Review," contains the hardest words, of the two thousand most frequently used in correspondence.
In addition, there are four letters which should be given as dictation exercises. These letters contain a large number of words which are very likely to be misspelled, as shown by their frequency of use in correspondence and the percentage of error of eighth grade pupils who attempt to spell them.
Remember that the lessons are arranged by weeks rather than by days. The work for each week consists of one advance column and one review column. The review column in each case is the fourth column preceding the advance work. That is, it is made up of a week's work one month old. For example, column 5 contains 20 new words to be learned in one week. During the same week, column 1 should be reviewed. The lesson for the first week consists of column 1, which is the advance lesson, and of column R 1, which is the review.
R-1 R-2 R-3
Chautauquaplanningseparate
scheduleremittanceadvisable
guaranteedprobablyawfully
rheumatismsincerelydisease
privilegearrangementsense
efficiencyconsiderablyfamiliar
inst.capacitymerely
judgmentcorporationpresence
recommendusuallyreceiving
thoroughlychoirsimilar
correspondenceinquiryvariety
courteousrenewalcrochet
semesteralfalfaimagine
practicallybasisorganization
opportunitybenefitsuccessful
literaturecataloguesympathy
absolutelyexcellentappreciated
receiptnecessaryassigned
definitequantityassistant
guaranteeresponsepleasant
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 15VI. 13VI. 12
VII. 12VII. 9VII. 8
VIII. 9VIII. 6VIII. 5
R-4 1 2
relieveconvincereference
surprisedtransfercompanies
appreciateindependentdiscourage
assistanceinvestigateinsurance
candidatewholesaleinclined
certificatedemocraticorganized
distributionemployerambition
magazineexceptionattractive
principalconfidentcredited
readilyadvertisednotified
registrationconstantlyoperated
commissionmanufacturerworried
equipmentsanitaryautomatic
exhibitsubmittedaccord
nervousliablefrequently
practicalevidencemanagement
regularlyconcerninggenerous
succeedassuringinvolved
uneasypositivemisunderstanding
duplicatesuperiorrepresentation
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 10VI. 7VI. 7
VII. 7VII. 4VII. 4
VIII. 4VIII. 2VIII. 2
3 4 5
invitationcontraryabstract
celebrateentertainingemployed
discontinuedexaminedregister
respectfullyprofitableresident
obligationregisteredvision
occupiedreservationfavorite
applicationuniversalnephew
accordinglyrequirementregardless
collectingdeliveriessatisfactory
convinceddesiringserious
destinationconferenceHallowe'en
agriculturestrawberriespneumonia
fashionableadvancementappendicitis
combinationdecreaseingredients
resigneddeservedphosphorus
membershiptriumphtelephone
supervisiongraduatingtemperature
clausehustlingpossibilities
activitynumeroustemptation
impossibleraiserconstructed
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 7VI. 7VI. 10
VII. 4VII. 4VII. 7
VIII. 2VIII. 2VIII. 4
6 7 8
Pullmanlibrariansuperintendent
cisternagriculturaloccasion
customersannouncementrepresentative
sight-seeingcompletelypossibility
warrantballotall right
acknowledgedcoöperativeespecially
electriccordialcommittee
borrowersinferiorimmediately
circumstancepreliminaryanalysis
oppositedisappointedbulletin
editionphysicalmortgage
excursionexceptionallyreferred
patronageannuallyreferring
professorexhaustedconvenience
restaurantresponsibilityallotment
commencementalgebrainstallment
chaperonexecutiveadvertising
thesispermanentadministrator
possesssolicitingstraightened
physicianalumniepidemic
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 12VI. 12VI. 13
VII. 8VII. 9VII. 10
VIII. 5VIII. 6VIII. 7
9 10 11
varyspeciallyambitions
dulyextremelyappreciation
leisurecalendarcommunication
acquireoriginallycommissioner
agencyofficialexhibition
immensecandidacymechanical
hastilyextensionspecification
variousnaturallyconsequence
unlockcordiallydisappoint
solicitcustomaryremembrance
medicalcampaignauthority
licensefinancialappreciating
clientassociateinterfere
Sabbathacquaintedsufficient
injurepersonallycoöperating
stomachimmediaterelieved
notaryesteemedcoöperation
surgeryexecutedanticipate
losingpostscriptpreparation
councilconvenientsatisfactorily
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 15VI. 13VI. 13
VII. 10VII. 10VII. 10
VIII. 6VIII. 7VIII. 7
12 13 14
individualbonuspatronize
actuallyunusuallyprobably
meritdisappointmentreverend
fertilizeX-raymanufactured
necessitycanvasstypewriter
communityenthusiasmenclosure
bureauaccompanyingillustrate
gratefultuberculosispreserve
correspondentpoliticianopportune
quantitiesanticipatingappetite
thoroughcharacteristicbronchitis
complimentanniversarydiscussed
geometryzephyrprivileged
regrettingpeculiaritiescourtesies
equippedassortmentdesirous
priorillustrationpromenade
efficientinducementstrenuous
affectionatelylabelkimono
lieutenantpracticingultimo
fraternallyamendmentaggravate
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 14VI. 14VI. 15
VII. 10VII. 11VII. 12
VIII. 7VIII. 8VIII. 8
15 16 17
principlearticlesdecomposed
professionalbachelordeveloping
circuitbenefitsembroidery
acquaintanceinfectedemployment
scientificminimumenjoyable
inconveniencemiserableimmensely
enthusiasticobjectionexperiment
recd.opinionsfacilities
assessmentsidewalkgardening
materiallystoppinginventory
recommendationtomatoesirrigation
supplementtreasurementioning
confirmationvineyardmemorandum
occasionallyadvantagesmeasuring
apparatusasparagusofficials
essentialcarpenteroperations
unnecessarycasserolespreviously
accommodatecataloguesproportion
affidavitcomfortablyspecimens
definitelytemporaryspineless
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 15VI. 12VI. 12
VII. 13VII. 8VII. 8
VIII. 9VIII. 5VIII. 5
18 19 20
cafeteriaaccommodationnowadays
squirrelsaccommodationssteadily
straightenacknowledgingbutter-fat
substantialacknowledgmentcontented
suggestionadvantageousconveyance
twenty-fiveanticipationscholarship
undertakecommunicationscoöperate
communicatefinanciallycucumbers
complementincidentallyeverywhere
continuallykindergartenimpatient
convenientlymanufacturersinquiring
unpleasantpreliminariesmissionary
unfortunatesolicitationorganizing
institutionsundoubtedlypositively
progressivebeautifullysometimes
prospectivepresentationseparately
publicationsremittancessediments
gymnasiumunfortunatelyrosebushes
memorandumsunexpectedrheumatic
uncomfortablevice presidentcorrespondents
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 12VI. 13VI. 12
VII. 8VII. 10VII. 9
VIII. 5VIII. 7VIII. 6
21 22
Ala.(Alabama)Md.(Maryland)
Alaska Mass.(Massachusetts)
Ariz.(Arizona)Mich.(Michigan)
Ark.(Arkansas)Minn.(Minnesota)
Cal.(California)Miss.(Mississippi)
Colo.(Colorado)Mo.(Missouri)
Conn.(Connecticut)Mont.(Montana)
Del.(Delaware)Nebr.(Nebraska)
D. C.(District ofNev.(Nevada)
Columbia)N. H.(New Hampshire)
Fla.(Florida)N. J.(New Jersey)
Ga.(Georgia)N. Mex.(New Mexico)
Hawaii N. Y.(New York)
Idaho N. C.(North Carolina)
Ill.(Illinois)N. Dak.(North Dakota)
Ind.(Indiana)Ohio
Iowa Okla.(Oklahoma)
Kans.(Kansas)Oregon
Ky.(Kentucky)Pa.(Pennsylvania)
La.(Louisiana)R. I.(Rhode Island)
Me.(Maine)
Standard Number of Errors
VI. ( )VI. ( )
VII. ( )VII. ( )
VIII. ( )VIII. ( )
23 24
S. C.(South Carolina)A. M.(Forenoon)
S. Dak.(South Dakota)Agt.(Agent)
Tenn.(Tennessee)Assn.(association)
Tex.(Texas)A1.(First class)
Utah
Vt.(Vermont)bbl.(barrel)
Va.(Virginia)bbls.(barrels)
Wash.(Washington)bldg.(building)
W. Va.(West Virginia)bu.(bushel)
Wis.(Wisconsin)Capt.(Captain)
Wyo.(Wyoming)C.O.D.(Collect on
Cuba Delivery)
Philippine Islands ¢; ct.(cent)
Porto Rico cr.(credit)
Co.(Company orcwt.(hundredweight)
County)doz.(dozen)
Messrs. (Gentlemen)gal.(gallon)
R.F.D.(Rural Freeft.(foot or feet)
Delivery)F.O.B.(Free on Board)
Hon.(Honorable)
acct.(account)i.e.(that is)
Dr.(Doctor or debtor)N. B.(take notice)
Treas.(Treasurer)
Standard Number of Errors
VI. ( )VI. ( )
VII. ( )VII. ( )
VIII. ( )VIII. ( )
25 Special Review
Jour.(Journal)Chautauqua
in.(inch or inches)fraternally
mdse.(merchandise)schedule
ass't(assistant)guaranteed
Jr.(Junior)privilege
Mdlle.(Mademoiselle)affectionately
mfg.(manufacturing)guarantee
oz.(ounces)rheumatism
sec'y(secretary)judgment
pkg.(package)efficiency
pr.(pair)recommend
pd.(paid)referred
P. M.(afternoon)disappoint
mgr.(manager)immediately
P. S.(postscript)referring
pub.(publisher)equipped
qt.(quart)grateful
St.(Saint or street)bulletin
Supt.(superintendent)all right
viz.(namely)mortgage
Standard Number of Errors
VI. ( )VI. (16)
VII. ( )VII. (13)
VIII. ( )VIII. (10)
S-1 S-2 S-3
descendpostponeresources
necktiepoliticalrespectable
swallowelaboratesentiment
nonsenseexportingseriously
oatmealkidneysuddenly
wirelesslocationstablespoon
afloatmemorialtelegraph
tiresomemuscularpreparatory
horsebacknegotiatecommencing
houseworkpeculiarwarranted
wealthyunlikelyoccupant
scarletpurposesperformance
whiskersreadinessphysiology
scissorsrecognizebacteria
scrambleremainingbeginner
scribbleresemblebeneficial
sweetnessmilitaryproportions
heaviestblossomsintentions
slipperscoloringaccustomed
acceptedchemicalopposition
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 9VI. 9VI. 12
VII. 6VII. 6VII. 8
VIII. 3VIII. 3VIII. 5
S-4 S-5 S-6
attemptingexpressingmachines
economizeexpressionshonored
carelessnesssuggestionsendorsed
stenographerlikelihoodoccasional
decorationmanufacturesepistle
particularsmaintainedmisspell
grandmothermaintaininginnocent
extravaganceoccasionsinferred
firecrackernotwithstandingmatured
expositionremittingproffer
partiallysentimentsinvested
pleasantlyspecialtylogic
congenialunsettledaudited
carnationbeforehandacademy
gophersmisunderstandformally
whatsoeveralterationimporting
demonstrateapologiesmasonic
dispositionappreciatesmutilate
embroidercontributionshelving
prescriptiondevelopmentssocialist
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 12VI. 12VI. 12
VII. 8VII. 8VII. 8
VIII. 5VIII. 5VIII. 5
S-7 S-8 S-9
tenementaccordedcomment
thereaboutsactivitiesdescriptive
transactedadjustabledeclamation
indigestionaffectionatededucted
interruptionundershirteconomical
facilitateappropriateencouragement
facilityapproximatelyendeavor
fraternitycemeteryendeavoring
inauguratecommoditiesexpectation
mathematicscomparativelyfaculties
reciprocatecriticalfeasible
tabernacleintroducefinancing
thermometerdreadfullyhysterics
vivisectiondividendignoramus
affiliatedpurchasesinability
appreciativedirectoriesindustrious
indefinitelydisasterpocketbook
probabilitydictionaryrepresentatives
informaldepositinginstructions
dressmakerdepositorysufficiently
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 13VI. 12VI. 12
VII. 10VII. 8VII. 9
VIII. 7VIII. 5VIII. 6
S-10 S-11 S-12
detainalcoholexceedingly
deprivecharityinsignificant
exhaustcomedywonderfully
whoeverimitatemeasurement
expireinvalidsacrifice
faithfullovablesarcastic
frequentoperatesatisfying
happiestopiumselecting
disgustremodeltemperance
apologytaxicabthoughtfulness
homelikeallowingmarriage
hopefulborrowingunanswered
intrudechocolateundertaking
lanternpromisewillingly
liquorconductorpopulation
outputcongressadvisability
outragedecorateagreement
physicdepositscelebration
becomingdevelopedcomparison
discountdiscoveremergency
Standard Number of Errors
VI. 9VI. 10VI. 12
VII. 6VII. 7VII. 9
VIII. 3VIII. 4VIII. 6