What were "McGruffrey Readers" described as?

• A. A program for grammar
• B. A writing workbook
• C. A series of leveled primers for reading
• D. A collection of rhymes

Answer: (C)

McGuffey Readers were a graded set of primers designed to teach reading, moving from simple to more advanced texts so learners build decoding and fluency step by step. They include short passages to practice reading, paired with vocabulary and phonics guidance, and often incorporate moral or civic lessons. Because of this level-by-level progression, they’re best described as a series of leveled primers for reading. They aren’t primarily about grammar instruction, writing workbooks, or a collection of rhymes.