Dart

MECHANICS & LITERATURE

 For ages 8-10
Welcome to the Brave Writer

Dart
Partnership
Writing Level

Presto!
We’ve magically transformed the Quiver of Arrows
into a brand new program called the Dart!
Ever used a teddy bear to teach prepositions?
Taken your kids on a synonym walk?

YOU WILL NOW!

The Dart is unlike any writing Your kids will use four proven copywork
mechanics program! and dictation practices to master the
Periods and commas, similes and mechanics of writing naturally.
alliteration—all explained in a The Dart will walk you through the
conversational voice designed to give use of each practice: copywork,
your children the “aha!” moment of French-style dictation, dictation, and
learning. reverse dictation. You’ll grow your
Let us help you explore, experience, teaching skills with each issue.
and explain . . . Included in every issue are:
a grammar, a weekly passages + notes
a punctuation, a grammar + punctuation Spotlights
a spelling, and a “Try it!” writing prompts
a literary devices a featured Literary Device + Writing
. . . while reading quality living literature. Activity
a Big Juicy Questions
a Book Club Party Ideas
aw eekly planner + skills tracker

Over 40 pages of rich content!

 This sample includes a walk-through Purchase the
of the main features you’ll find in our
newest design of the Dart. 10-month year-long
Single-issue Darts will be available in
the Brave Writer shop upon release bundle
each month. Check the year-long
program page for release details or
for a bargain!
find them on the single-issues page
at: store.bravewriter.com.

Contact us (help@bravewriter.com)
if you have further questions.
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JOIN US FOR THE YEAR!

Order our year-long Dart

Language Arts Program:
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With a qualifying purchase,

you’ll be added to our
Brave Learner Home community

Have a great year! where we discuss the books and

the Darts together.

Team Brave Writer It’s like one big book club with a
side of home educator coaching!

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 What’s Inside!
A quick reference to help you find what you need!

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 PLANNERS STOP HERE!
Check the Spin and Spiral for a peek at featured concepts.

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 Each Dart provides four engaging passages to explore
and use for copywork and three types of dictation.

See “Getting to know the Dart” in the The “Stuff to ask any passage” box in the Dart
Dart Guidelines (provided with purchase) Guidelines offers practical suggestions to help
to learn more about each section. you discuss any passage with your children.

What did we find

interesting about this
passage?
We tell you right here!
Use this section to spark
Big Juicy Conversations
to kick off the week.

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 Here’s your stop for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
details to explore before your children embark on
copywork and dictation each week.

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 READY TO DIG DEEPER?
This section provides you, the parent, with teaching practices that spark
“aha!” moments. From grammar, to punctuation, to writing craft—it’s here!

Training for you!

Each week we highlight
a different practice to
help you gain confidence
in copywork (Week One),
French-style dictation
(Week Two), dictation
(Week Three), and reverse
dictation (Week Four).

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 The Dart shines a spotlight on a grammar concept or a punctuation
mark three of the four weeks.

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 Often, Spotlights include an activity to help you and your child experience
the concept through writing, movement, or discussion.

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 Let’s get literary!
Here, we explore writing craft—what makes this book compelling
and captivating to read.

Each Dart features a literary device used by the author.

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 Now, we play!
The Writing Activity puts the featured literary device into action!

Page 1 of 2 of “Writing Activity”

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 Page 2 of 2 of “Writing Activity”

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 Big Juicy Questions spark big juicy conversations that foster insights
and help develop original writing.

Each Dart includes a series of questions that will inspire

conversations as the book progresses.

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 IT’S TIME TO PARTY!
Celebrate completing the book and the Dart with a Book Club Party!
You’ll find loads of ideas to host a book club bash or a small affair with your family.

Inspiration for
decorations, food,
games, and crafts—
we’ve got you
covered!

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 Look!
A printable page for each copywork passage.
Highlight concepts. Jot down notes. Illustrate it.

In short: use it as a teaching tool (parent) or as a model

for copying (child).

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 With your purchase, you will
receive a PDF file called:
Dart Guidelines.

This helpful guide teaches you,

the parent, how to implement
the practices found in the Dart:
copywork, dictation, French-style
dictation, reverse dictation.

Also, find tips for enchanting Planner alert!

copywork and sparking Big Juicy The Dart Guidelines also include the
Conversations, along with other Dart planner and skills tracker.
Brave Writer principles to guide Don’t miss these helpful tools!
your sessions.

Find sample routines in the

Dart Guidelines to help you make the
Dart fit the needs of your family.

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 Single issues still available!
As we work on updating all of the Brave Writer Arrows to the new design
(to be rereleased as Arrows or Darts), single issues from previous years
are still available!

On the single-issues page, you’ll find Arrows in both a blue and red design
(15–30 pages—some include Big Juicy Questions, but no party ideas) and a
rainbow design (30–50 pages—some include party ideas).

We encourage you to check the photos and read the bullet list
for each issue of the Arrow you consider for purchase.

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 We’ve listened!
We’ve listened to our customers—homeschoolers like you—
for over 20 years. We’ve crafted a product that combines
top of the line instruction with an intuitive new design!
New features make it easy to prioritize, plan,
and provide your children with engaging instruction.

All available in our newest issues.

Bundle for a better bargain!

Purchase our year-long Dart Language Arts Program—
ten brand new Dart in the new design.
Learn more at bravewriter.com/dart.

Remember!
When you make a qualifying purchase,
you will be added to the Brave Learner Home.
Get the support and coaching you crave!
Learn more at store.bravewriter.com.