MODULE 1

Question 1

Hornbooks

Answer 1

Book that serves as a primer for study
Originated in England
Parchment paper pasted onto a board, protected by a leaf or horn

Question 2

Battledores

Answer 2

Lighter, stiff paper that displayed a pictorial alphabet and prayers on both sides
In this period, the alphabet was not fully developed
Juxtaposes secular and religious culture
References to alcohol that was associated with abuse by working people in the period

Question 3

Primers

Answer 3

First textbook for teaching reading
“primer” broadly refers to any book which presents the most basic elements of a subject
The ABC of Aristotle is a primer

Question 4

Colloquy

Answer 4

Written by Ælfric
Earliest British example of a text which was specifically designed for children
Presents a series of simple dialogues in order to teach and make language come alive
Use of dialogue reflects a world where language was more auditory rather than written

Question 5

The ABC of Aristotle

Answer 5

Offers moral guidance and practical advice for those who want to prosper in society
A period where the Church and monarch required more literate individuals
Contained the alphabet, a primer
Goal was not to teach the alphabet itself, but rather to create mnemomic devices to remind the reader of certain important qualities and values in language

Question 6

The New England Primer

Answer 6

Contained Bible stories and prayers
Structure of the alphabet, syllabary, pictures
Used to teach children prayers
1680s - 3 mill copies

Question 7

The SCHOOLE of vertue and booke of good nurture

The BOOKE of nurture and

Answer 7

Seagar - SCHOOLE, Rhodes - BOOKE
Discuss social graces like washing hands
Conduct book offering a glimpse into the day to day cultural values of the authors
indicates what behaviours to cultivate in children

Question 8

A Token for Children

Answer 8

Written by James Janeaway
conduct book emphasizes moral advice and social graces
centered around Puritanism and the values
depicts the joyful deaths of children - mortality rate was high
Story of “Sarah Howley”

Question 9

Divine Songs Attempted in Easy Language for Children

Answer 9

Written by Isaac Watts
remained popular for 18th/19th centuries
lessons simple for children to learn
"Moral Songs" - warned against idleness
Draws on everyday experiences, takes optimistic view of child and salvation