It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

Firoozeh Dumas • Figurative Language

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: Figurative Language
• Writing Activity: Dynamic Descriptions
• 9 Discussion Questions
• Book Club Party Ideas

A note about content
On page 142 of the book, Zomorod discusses Santa with her mom. You might wish to preview this section before reading it aloud with your children.