Did you know Charlotte Mason believed that composition didn't need to be taught? In fact, she thought we would diminish children's natural gifts by too much instruction in this subject. Join us on today's podcast to learn more.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Episode 8: Narration 2.0, the Act of Knowing

Episode 9: Narration Q&A 2.0

Episode 159: Composition Instruction

Episode 237: Writing Grammar and Composition

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As we close our series on citizenship, we hope you'll join us on today's podcast for a discussion of practical questions we often hear.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

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What do high school Citizenship lessons look like in the Charlotte Mason method? How do these lessons prepare children for the rest of their lives? On today's podcast, we're discussing these questions and more, so stay tuned.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)

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*Video for this particular episode was lost, so on YouTube it is an audio recording only. Thank you for understanding; we will be back on video next week!

Is Plutarch all there is to Citizenship? Not at all. Middle school students in Forms 3-4 take up the definite study of their local, state, and national government, as well as turn their attention upon themselves to learn how they are capable of engaging the world and their neighbors. Tune in to the podcast today to hear more.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North*

Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com)

Ourselves by Charlotte Mason (Riverbend Press softcover or Amazon - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)

Atlases (discussed in Episode 324):

• Ancient and Classical Geography*
• Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer*
• Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern*
• Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co

Episode 27: Plutarch

Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion

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*for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com

What in the world is a Plutarch lesson, and why is Plutarch an important part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum? Join us in today's podcast episode to learn about upper elementary Citizenship lessons and learn why this ancient biographer plays a crucial role.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Stories from the History of Rome by Beesly

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, trans. by Thomas North*

Anne White's Plutarch Project (Amazon or free on AmblesideOnline.com)

Atlases mentioned:

• Ancient and Classical Geography*
• Rand McNally's Atlas of the Ancient World, ed. by RR Palmer*
• Muir's Historical Atlas of Ancient Medieval and Modern*
• Digital map resources at Grammaticus.co

Episode 27: Plutarch

Episode 178: Plutarch Immersion

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*for out of print - OOP - or difficult to find books, try BookFinder.com

The study of Plutarch's lives is a distinctive part of a Charlotte Mason curriculum. But why did she insist on reading these verbose biographies of ancient Greek and Roman leaders? In today's podcast we'll discuss the principles of the subject of Citizenship and learn why Plutarch is relevant for today's students.

Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!)

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Episode 27: Plutarch

Episode 29: Citizenship - Everyday Morals & Economics

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Today's podcast episode is part of our occasional series, Voices from the Conference. We use these episodes to highlight one of the speakers or ideas that came out of last year's conference. Today Cathy McKay will be sharing her plenary talk "Distinguished Difficulties" with us. Enjoy!

Distinguished Difficulties plenary handout

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Today's podcast episode is part of our occasional series, Voices from the Conference. We will be sharing with you Morgan Conner's talk from this past year's ADE @ Home Virtual Conference on reading Charlotte Mason's volumes. Enjoy!

Charlotte Mason volumes reading schedule