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

How can I get my kids to read these types of books if they've not been Charlotte Mason educated from the beginning? Where can I combine my children to make our schedule better? How do I know that they are getting anything out of their reading? In today's podcast we are addressing these questions and more as we wrap up our literature series.

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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Today, we are talking about the highest level of Charlotte Mason Literature lessons in high school. How do they differ from earlier levels? What sorts of books are assigned? Stay tuned to learn more.

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

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

ADE Shakespeare Planner

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If you've been following along, you might be thinking, what more can we add to literature lessons during middle and high school? Well, join us today to take a look at grades seven through nine literature lessons in the Charlotte Mason curriculum.

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

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

English Literature for Boys and Girls by HE Marshall

The Age of Fable by Thomas Bullfinch

Shakespeare (Folger and Oxford Editions)

ADE Literature: Forms 3-4 Breakdown

ADE Shakespeare Planner

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Do we really need to read Shakespeare? I thought all of the books were read during morning lessons. Upper elementary literature lessons in a Charlotte Mason curriculum may just surprise you. Join us today in the podcast to find out all the details.

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

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Heroes of Asgard by Annie and Eliza Keary (black and white or color)

The Age of Fable by Thomas Bullfinch

Shakespeare (Folger and Oxford Editions)

ADE Literature: Forms 1-2 Breakdown

ADE Shakespeare Planner

Episode 38: Shakespeare

Episode 135: Shakespeare Immersion Lesson

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How much should I read in a lesson to my beginning students? Which books are best suited for early elementary school? Stay tuned in to today's podcast episode as we discuss Form 1 Literature Lessons for grades 1-3.

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

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Aesop for Children by Milo Winter

Andersen or Grimm's Fairy Tales

Pilgrim's Progress (Penguin Classic)

Etsy shop for Pilgrim's Progress Map

Tales of Troy and Greece (Yesterday's Classics)

ADE Literature: Forms 1-2 Breakdown

Episode 130: Form 1 Pilgrim's Progress Immersion Lesson

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Living Books. These two words are almost synonymous with a Charlotte Mason education. In today's episode we begin our discussion of Literature in a Charlotte Mason curriculum and try to get to the heart of how she used living books in literature lessons.

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

ADE Vol 6, Chapt 10 Reading List

Episode 36: Literature

Episode 236: Poetry

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