Chapter IV: Conditions Necessary to a Good Recitation

1. Freedom from distractions, 81
_a._ Distractions by the teacher, 82
_b._ Distractions by the class, 84
_c._ Distractions by the school, 86
_d._ Physical distractions, 87

2. Interest and enthusiasm, 89
_a._ The teacher's command of the subject-matter of the recitation, 90
_b._ The teacher's attitude toward his work, 91
_c._ The teacher's health, 91
_d._ Experience, 93

3. Well-mastered lessons, 94
_a._ Preparation by the teacher, 94
_b._ Preparation by the class, 97

4. High standards in the recitation, 98

5. A spirit of cooperation, 100