Once Upon a Camel

Kathi Appelt • Flashbacks

The Dart is the monthly digital product that features copywork and dictation passages from a specific read aloud novel (you purchase or obtain the novels separately). It's geared toward children ages 8–10 (kids learning to read and write) and is an indispensable tool for parents who want to mechanics and literature in a natural, literature-bathed context. 

This handbook contains the following features:

• 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation
• Notes about grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and literary devices
• Weekly Reading Guide
• Dart Planner and Skills Tracker
• Highlight each week: copywork and three dictation practices
• Literary Device: Flashbacks
• Writing Activity: Build a Timeline in a Flash!
• Big Juicy Questions
• Book Club Party Ideas