Memorization assignments, oral composition, written composition and practice exercises are all covered in English for the Thoughtful Child.

I had a long list of things I wanted to find in a first grammar/composition text. I wanted to apply what Charlotte Mason called narration. I wanted material that would concentrate on the writing process and yet not burden the young child. I wanted a text that would draw the child into writing. I wanted a text that would lay the foundation for good composition skills that could be applied in all learning situations. With eleven ...

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Since the original English for the Thoughtful Child was published in 1989, we have had countless requests for a second volume. Because we wanted this 2nd volume to be more than just another language arts workbook, we have waited for just the right book - and now we are happy to announce the publication of this second volume. It contains all the distinctiveness of the original (nature lessons, oral composition, picture lessons, memory work, and a gentle introduction to grammar) all ...