Swing

Swing, by Kwame Alexander with Mary Rand Hess

The Slingshot is a bi-monthly digital downloadable product that features copywork and dictation passages from a specific novel. It is geared toward teens ages 15–18 and is the indispensable tool for Brave Writer parents who want to teach language arts in a natural, literature-bathed context.

This guide contains the following features:

• 4 Passages for copywork/dictation
• Notes about punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, literary devices, and literary analysis 
  
• Beyond the Passage and Inside Scoop boxes
• 9 Think Piece questions
• Golden Lines prompt
• Book Club Party Ideas

A note about content

Please be aware that Swing contains mature themes that may require adult guidance to navigate. We encourage you, the parent or guardian, to pre-read this novel to be sure it is right for your student.