The Turtle of Oman

Naomi Shihab Nye • Sensory Images 

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 just 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 guide contains the following features:

  • 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation
  • Notes about grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and literary devices
  • Highlight each week: copywork and three dictation practices
  • Literary Device: Sensory Images
  • Writing Activity: One, Two, Three, Four, Five Senses Working Overtime!
  • Big Juicy Questions
  • Book Club Party Ideas

 



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