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The Ontario Readers: Third Book by the Ontario Department of Education is an educational anthology designed for intermediate-level students, typically in the upper elementary grades. This reader includes a mix of prose, poetry, historical narratives, and moral stories by authors like Charles Dickens, Oliver Goldsmith, and Longfellow. The selections focus on both improving reading proficiency and instilling values such as honesty, perseverance, and empathy, reflecting the moral focus of early 20th-century education.The reader provides vocabulary assistance, pronunciation tips, and comprehension questions with each passage to support literacy development and deeper understanding. Lessons are structured to introduce students to literary elements, including character, setting, and theme, while encouraging reflective thinking and discussion. Themes range from adventure and nature to personal integrity and kindness, aiming to develop not just reading skills but also moral character.