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Read more about the article Are we doing written narrations right?

Are we doing written narrations right?

  • Post author:Carrie Austin, M.Ed.
  • Post published:December 14, 2021
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Are we doing written narrations right? We are new to Heart of Dakota (HOD) and Charlotte-Mason's ways. My daughter is still struggling with orally narrating on big chunks of reading.…

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Read more about the article How HOD’s Plans Assist Students in Writing Their Narrations

How HOD’s Plans Assist Students in Writing Their Narrations

  • Post author:Julie Grosz, M.Ed.
  • Post published:June 11, 2021
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How Heart of Dakota's (HOD's) Plans Assist High School Students in Writing Their Narrations I was recently asked why there is no answer key for written narrations. This is a…

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Read more about the article Free Writing Versus Written Narration Writing

Free Writing Versus Written Narration Writing

  • Post author:Julie Grosz, M.Ed.
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More Than a Charlotte Mason Moment The Positive Impact of Written Narrations and the Negative Impact of "Free Writing" Charlotte Mason loved living books. Living books are page-turners; they are…

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Read more about the article How can I improve my 11-year-old’s writing and independence in CTC?

How can I improve my 11-year-old’s writing and independence in CTC?

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Dear Carrie What can I do to improve my 11-year-old son's writing and level of independence in CTC? My 11-year-old son is combined with his advanced 12-year-old sister in Creation…

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Read more about the article Questions About Using Original Thought in CM-Style Narrations and Placement

Questions About Using Original Thought in CM-Style Narrations and Placement

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  • Post published:November 5, 2019
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Dear Carrie Would you recommend PHFHG or CTC for my son who struggles with using original thought in his narrations? My 6th grade dyslexic son has overcome his reading difficulties…

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