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- Author:
- Katherine Applegate
- Description:
This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.
Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.
In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.
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Dart Collection Two
The One and Only Ivan
Dart Collection Two
$179.55 $149.00Bringing literature, grammar, and joy together
Imagine your child being excited about grammar lessons! Imagine them calling out when they see literary devices "in the wild." Imagine them being delighted to play with punctuation!
The Dart Collection Two is designed for 9-year-olds (4th grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Enjoy literature while learning grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading comprehension with engaging lessons that stick.
Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans.
Each handbook features a novel and immerses your child in the world of:- stories
- literary devices
- grammar
- punctuation
- spelling
- and book club parties
Discover how easy it is to teach writing using literature!
Our program uses the time-tested practices of copywork and dictation as key tools to teach punctuation, spelling, and grammar naturally in context. Don't worry—we'll show you how.
Each handbook contains:
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Notes to go with a selected read-aloud (book not provided)
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Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week
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Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages
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Playful and effective grammar and punctuation activities that kids love
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A delightful writing exercise to apply what they have learned
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Nine comprehension questions
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Book club party ideas
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Copywork passages on separate printable pages
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Skills Tracker and Weekly Planning pages
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Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home
The Dart program comes with Guidelines to help you implement the practices of copywork and dictation.
Collection Two Book List:
- September: Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr*
- October: Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective by A. B. Greenfield
- November: The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White **
- December: A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
- January: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- February: Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott*
- March: The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary **
- April: The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye*
- May: Duet by Elise Broach
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The Dart is delivered to your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple children in your own family—no need to purchase additional copies.
Join the thousands of families that have made Dart the #1 Brave Writer program!
Note: Dart: Collection Two is one part of the Emerging Writers Bundle Two and the Dart Two/Partnership Writing Two Bundle.
Customers who've previously purchased these Darts:
* Suggested Reading Guide was recently added.
** Suggested Reading Guide and Cultural Context box was recently added.
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The One and Only Ivan
$19.95This monthly handbook contains the following features:
- 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation practices
- Lessons on grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and literary devices
- Dart Planner and Skills Tracker
- Weekly Reading Guide
- Literary Device and Writing Activity
- Discussion Questions
- Family Book Club Party Ideas
- Guidelines explaining copywork & dictation practices
- Literary Device: Alliteration
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