1. Preparation

Make as long a list as you can of colors. Write after each color names of objects in nature that have . this color.

Which do you like better, the landscape coloring in June or in October? Perhaps you have not thought of this before.

Think of some spot in your neighborhood from which you can get a pretty view. Before class time to morrow, visit this spot if possible. We will hope for one of our most beautiful October days. When you reach the spot, take a general view of the scene first and see what are the chief colors. Then notice carefully the coloring of different parts of the scene, - (1) atmosphere both overhead and nearer the horizon, (2) distant hills, (3) fields, (4) trees, vines, fruit, shrubs, and weeds.

2. Oral Composition

Different pupils describe the scenes as they saw them. Others criticise and suggest additional points.

3. Drawing Or Written Composition

Make a picture with colored crayons or water colors of some bit of autumn coloring; for example, a tree, a branch of brilliant leaves, a wall with vines growing on it.

Or, if you prefer, write a description of the scene you have talked about in class.