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So, I’m thinking of switching my youngest (in the middle of 2nd) to Brave Writer from Bible Heros (IEW). I have TWJ, but I haven’t read the whole thing and it’s been 4 years since I looked at it. I also have 10 Arrows covering various books. I feel like I should be able to make that work with him, right?

 

But there is also a product called “quiver of arrowsâ€, special for 1-2nd grade. Has anyone used these? How do they differ from the ‘regular’ arrow? He is excited about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, for which I have an Arrow.

 

I’m mostly trying to sort this out in my own mind, but I’m inclined to use what I have, unless buying a couple of simplified arrows will make my life easier. I am not great at adapting, and prefer open and go. I’m also wondering how I will find time to review the writers jungle. My guy remembers poetry tea from when he was three and is super excited, and I am keen to ride that wave [emoji305]

 

Any thoughts?

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The biggest difference between Quivers and Arrows are the length of the copywork/dictation. Quivers are about 2-5 sentences per week. Arrows can be a lengthier selection. Look at a couple of the Arrows that you have - if the length of the copywork/dictation seems right, then you're good to go. If it looks totally overwhelming, then you probably need Quivers instead.

 

The Writer's Jungle - don't try to sit down and read the whole thing. Read a chapter per (week, month, whatever works for you) and implement the ideas from that chunk. When you're good with that part, read the next part.

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If he is excited about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, I would definitely ride that wave. You could certainly take a break from Bible Heroes to do The Arrow. If you find it works, maybe you don't need to go back.

 

I wish I had the answer for A Quiver of Arrows; from the website it looks like The Arrow but for gr. 1-2 (shorter, simpler passages for copywork/dictation, meant to be read aloud, rather than independently read). If you were comfortable with that, perhaps you could modify the ones you have to that level?

 

I know I had the same issues with TWJ - some of my kids' best memories are the exercises we did from there, but I did have so much trouble implementing it, since it was not just open and go. About the most success I had was using it as a fun Friday sort of break from our other writing programs. When I see the new products like Jot It Down, Partnership Writing, and Faltering Ownership, I wish I could try them out, lol. :-)

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The biggest difference between Quivers and Arrows are the length of the copywork/dictation. Quivers are about 2-5 sentences per week. Arrows can be a lengthier selection. Look at a couple of the Arrows that you have - if the length of the copywork/dictation seems right, then you're good to go. If it looks totally overwhelming, then you probably need Quivers instead.

 

The Writer's Jungle - don't try to sit down and read the whole thing. Read a chapter per (week, month, whatever works for you) and implement the ideas from that chunk. When you're good with that part, read the next part.

Jackie, thank you for the quiver/Arrow comparison, and the encouragement on TWJ!

 

 

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If he is excited about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, I would definitely ride that wave. You could certainly take a break from Bible Heroes to do The Arrow. If you find it works, maybe you don't need to go back.

 

I wish I had the answer for A Quiver of Arrows; from the website it looks like The Arrow but for gr. 1-2 (shorter, simpler passages for copywork/dictation, meant to be read aloud, rather than independently read). If you were comfortable with that, perhaps you could modify the ones you have to that level?

 

I know I had the same issues with TWJ - some of my kids' best memories are the exercises we did from there, but I did have so much trouble implementing it, since it was not just open and go. About the most success I had was using it as a fun Friday sort of break from our other writing programs. When I see the new products like Jot It Down, Partnership Writing, and Faltering Ownership, I wish I could try them out, lol. :-)

Thanks, I’m thinking I’ll try the Arrows I have, maybe just shortening the dictation passages.

 

And I know what you mean, as far as wanting to buy every new thing!

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