In the Beginning

Virginia Hamilton • Repetition of Key Terms

The Arrow is the monthly digital product that features copywork and dictation passages from a specific read aloud novel (you purchase or obtain the novels yourself). It’s geared toward children ages 11–12 and is an indispensable tool for parents who want to teach language arts in a natural, literature-bathed context.

This guide contains the following features:

• 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation
• Notes about punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and literary devices
• Weekly Reading Guide
• Arrow Planner and Skills Tracker
• 3 Grammar or Punctuation Spotlights 
• Literary Device: Repetition of Key Terms
• Writing Activity: Write Your Own Creation Myth
• 9 Discussion Questions
• Book Club Party Ideas
• 53 pages
• Original Publication Date: September 2012
  
• Updated Publication Date: July 2023

How does the Arrow fit into the Brave Writer complete language arts program? Learn more on our Getting Started page.

All products are digital and downloadable. All sales are FINAL. No refunds.

About the book

A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. “A must for mythology shelves.”—Booklist (via Amazon)

Purchase the In the Beginning novel here.