The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Karina Yan Glaser • Assertion

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 grammar, punctuation, spelling, and literary devices
• 3 Grammar or Punctuation Spotlights
• Cultural Context box
• Literary Device: Assertion
• Writing Activity: Personalized coupons
• 9 Discussion Questions
• Book Club Party ideas