Charles Dickens Study: A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Study for High School Homeschoolers
 
Bring the timeless beauty of Dickens into your homeschool with Dickens Study, a thoughtfully designed literature study rooted in the gentle, life-giving principles of Charlotte Mason education. Created especially for high school students, this study invites learners to experience Dickens’s works as living literature—rich in language, thought, and imagination.
 
In this study, students will explore a curated collection of Dickens’s most beloved novels also poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Lord Alfred Tennison, meant to be read aloud to savor the cadence and rhythm of their poetic voice. These  selections provide a gentle but intellectually rich introduction, making their works accessible and enjoyable for teens.
 
To deepen engagement and retention, Dickens Study includes:
 
Narration Pages – Guided prompts encourage students to retell what they've read in their own words, fostering comprehension and reflection.
 
Dictation Pages – Carefully chosen to help develop attention to detail, vocabulary, and writing fluency.
 
Recitation Pages – Selected passages are set aside for memorization and recitation, nurturing eloquence, confidence, and a lifelong love of beautiful language.
 
 
This study is not about dissecting literature, but about dwelling in it—experiencing the power of spoken word, the elegance of expression, and the joy of learning that lasts a lifetime.
 
Perfect for morning time, language arts, or poetry study, Dickens Study fits seamlessly into a Charlotte Mason homeschool and is designed for use across a half term or at your own pace.