Arrow

MECHANICS & LITERATURE

 For ages 11-12
Welcome to the Faltering Ownership
Level
Brave Writer

Ever used a chair to teach prepositions?

Voted on the best opening hook in a stack of books?

You will now!

The Arrow is unlike any writing
mechanics program!
Periods and commas, metaphor and
onomatopoeia—all explained in a
conversational voice designed to give
your children the “aha!” moment of
learning.
Let us help you explore, experience,
and explain . . .
a grammar,
a punctuation,
a spelling, and
a literary devices
. . . while reading quality living literature.
Your kids will use four proven copywork
and dictation practices to master the
mechanics of writing naturally.
Included in every newly revised issue are:
a weekly passages + notes
a grammar + punctuation Spotlights
a “Try it!” writing prompts
a featured Literary Device + Writing
Activity
a Big Juicy Questions
a Book Club Party Ideas
a weekly planner + skills tracker

Over 40 pages of rich content!

 Purchase the
This sample includes a walk-through 10-month year-long
bundle
of the main features you’ll find in our
newest design of the Arrow.
Single-issue Arrows in the old design
are available for a reduced price in for a bargain!
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10 issues
Older issues do not include all the features found
in this sample. Read the notes on the sales
page carefully.

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if you have further questions.
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Language Arts Program:
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With a qualifying purchase,

you’ll be added to our

Have a great year! Brave Learner Home community

where we discuss the books and
Team Brave Writer the Arrows together.

It’s like one big book club with a

side of home educator coaching!

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 What’s Inside!
A quick reference to help you find what you need!

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 PLANNERS STOP HERE!
Check the Spin and Spiral for a peek at featured concepts.

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 Each Arrow provides four engaging passages to explore
and use for copywork and dictation.

See "Getting to know the Arrow" on page On page 11 in the Arrow Guidelines we offer
7 in the Arrow Guidelines (provided with practical suggestions to help you discuss
purchase) to learn more about each section. any passage with your children.

What did we find

interesting about this
passage?
We tell you right here!
Use this section to spark
Big Juicy Conversations
to kick off the week.

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 Here’s your stop for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
details to explore before your children embark
on copywork and dictation each week.

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 READY TO DIG DEEPER?
This section provides you, the parent, with teaching practices that spark “aha!”
moments. From grammar, to punctuation, to writing craft—it’s here!

Be on the
lookout for
"Try it!"
prompts!

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 The Arrow shines a spotlight on a grammar concept or a
punctuation mark three of the four weeks.

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 Often, Spotlights include an activity to help you
and your child experience the concept through
writing, movement, or discussion.

Playfully
lined paper
for the writing
activity!

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 LET’S GET LITERARY!
Here, we explore writing craft—what makes this book compelling
and captivating to read.
Each Arrow features a literary device used by the author.

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 NOW WE PLAY!
The Writing Activity puts the featured literary device into action!

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 Big Juicy Questions spark big juicy conversations that foster insights
and help develop original writing.

There are nine Big Juicy Questions in each Arrow.

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 IT’S TIME TO PARTY!
Celebrate completing the book and the Arrow with a Book Club Party!
You’ll find loads of ideas to host a book club bash or a small affair with your family.

Inspiration for
decorations, food,
games, and crafts—
we’ve got you
covered!

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 Look!
A printable page for each copywork passage.
Highlight concepts. Jot down notes. Illustrate it.

In short: use it as a teaching tool (parent) or as a model for copying (child).

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 With your purchase,
you will receive a PDF file called:
Arrow Guidelines.

This helpful guide teaches you,

the parent, how to implement
the practices found in the Arrow:
copywork, dictation, French-style
dictation, reverse dictation.

Also find tips for enchanting Planner alert!

copywork and sparking Big Juicy The Guidelines also include the
Conversations, along with other Arrow planner and skills tracker.
Brave Writer principles to guide Don’t miss these helpful tools!
your sessions.

Find Sample Routines on page 13 in the

Arrow Guidelines to help you make the
Arrow fit the needs of your family.

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 Single issues still available!
As we work on updating all of the Brave Writer Arrows to the new design,
single issues from previous years are still available!

On the single-issues page, you’ll find Arrows in both a blue and red design
(15–30 pages—some include Big Juicy Questions, but no party ideas) and a
rainbow design (30–50 pages—some include party ideas).

We encourage you to check the photos and read the bullet list
for each issue of the Arrow you consider for purchase.

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 We’ve listened!
We’ve listened to our customers—homeschoolers like you—
for over 20 years. We’ve crafted a product that combines
top of the line instruction with an intuitive new design!

New features make it easy to prioritize, plan,

and provide your children with engaging instruction.

All available in our newest issues.

Bundle for a better bargain!

Purchase our year-long Arrow Language Arts Program—
ten brand new Arrows in the new design.
Learn more at bravewriter.com/arrow.

Remember!
When you make a qualifying purchase,
you will be added to the Brave Learner Home.
Get the support and coaching you crave!
Learn more at store.bravewriter.com.