Honestly Elliott

Gillian McDunn • First-Person Narration

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: First-Person Narration
• Writing Activity: Perspective Flip-Flop
• 9 Discussion Questions
• Book Club Party Ideas
• 52 pages
• Publication Date: January 2024

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About the book 

Elliott isn't sure where he fits in. Ever since his best friend moved away and his dad and stepmom announced the arrival of their new baby, he's been feeling invisible. Plus his dad just doesn't seem to understand what having ADHD really feels like, or why cooking is the one activity where Elliott's mind clicks into place.

When he's paired with the super smart and popular Maribel for a school project, Elliott worries she'll be just another person who underestimates him. But Maribel is also looking for a new way to show others her true self and this project could be the chance they've both been waiting for. Sometimes the least likely friends help you see a new side to things . . . and sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you figure out what's right.– Amazon

Purchase the Honestly Elliott novel here.