Lostinabook Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I've looked at these on & off throughout the years & am considering buying a 10 pack from HSBC since they're 50% off. I *thought* I had bookmarked a post in which someone listed the Arrows they'd purchased & enjoyed vs. the ones that were a disappointment, but I can't find it now! Did anyone else bookmark this? Also, I may just get 10 Boomerangs rather than any Arrows. Were there the same problems with some Boomerangs having very little content or are they all full issues? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wait! Oh my! Did you say that the Boomerang is discounted?:tongue_smilie:It is a handy resource but I didn't renew because of the cost. I can't decide if this is very good or very bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wait! Oh my! Did you say that the Boomerang is discounted?:tongue_smilie:It is a handy resource but I didn't renew because of the cost. I can't decide if this is very good or very bad. Yep. You can get a one year sub for $40 or 10 back issues for $50. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Gaaaah, don't tempt me like this! When does the sale end?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Ends: March 31, Midnight Pacific time. I might buy 5 this week and another 5 before the end. Lisa: Which Boomerangs did you buy? Do you remember? I have picked out some titles, 6 Boom. 4 Arrow... but was curious if there were some that were better than others. OP: I think if you type in "Arrow" and "disappointed" to the search feature, you will find your thread. The woman who was less than thrilled with content off Arrow had not done any Boomerang. Edited March 22, 2011 by radiobrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Lisa: Which Boomerangs did you buy? Do you remember? I have picked out some titles, 6 Boom. 4 Arrow... but was curious if there were some that were better than others. I was just coming on to ask the same question. OP: I think if you type in "Arrow" and "disappointed" to the search feature, you will find your thread. The woman who was less than thrilled with content off Arrow had not done any Boomerang. thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Raising my hand here to join in sheepishly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Okay ladies, I need to search two computers, but I can tell you that the first one we ever did was A Wrinkle in Time and it remains one of my favorites. That's probably because ds liked the book for a change, did not roll his eyes at the assignment, and it was such an "Aha" moment for me as his teacher. Don't forget that you can get Tom Sawyer for free as a sample, if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Okay ladies, I need to search two computers, but I can tell you that the first one we ever did was A Wrinkle in Time and it remains one of my favorites. That's probably because ds liked the book for a change, did not roll his eyes at the assignment, and it was such an "Aha" moment for me as his teacher. Oh, good! That's one of my starred possibilities. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Two of our favorites are: Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney Farenheit 451 The following are all fine: Eagle of the Ninth Christmas Carol Number the Stars Sword in the Stone I have but have not yet used: Ender's Game Sense & Sensibility Right Ho, Jeeves Hope this helps. I would be curious to hear about any that others have used that I haven't listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thank you for taking the time to type out this list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Anyone else have any issues of the Arrow or Boomerang that they thought were either really good or really disappointing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 THE HSBC page lists this as a subscription to the 2010-2011 season of issues. Is that just a typo? Will it really be 2011-2012? Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 THE HSBC page lists this as a subscription to the 2010-2011 season of issues. Is that just a typo? Will it really be 2011-2012? Tara It is the 2010-2011 season of issues, this current school year. You will be able to download the issues which have already been created for this school year as soon as your Arrow subscription is set up. You won't get the issues for April & May until those months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 It is the 2010-2011 season of issues, this current school year. You will be able to download the issues which have already been created for this school year as soon as your Arrow subscription is set up. You won't get the issues for April & May until those months. If the subscription still works the way it did when I had mine (2009-2010), be sure to pick up your subscriptions when they come through. For example, April will be available when you log in until the May issue comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Tomorrow is the last day for the Homeschool Buyers coop deal. I'm enjoying my reading of BW and HFHS, but I hate to miss the Arrow/Boomerang discount by waiting. Tell me what to do....Order, wait???:willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 You could just get the 5 back issues and see how you like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Now I just need to choose the five. You could just get the 5 back issues and see how you like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Now I just need to choose the five. I am in the same boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Now I just need to choose the five. I am in the same boat. I chose my Arrow issues based on the books. First I listed which books I liked and that I thought DD would like. Then I narrowed it down to books that I already owned or could pick up cheaply. I figured that DD would get more out of each passage if she enjoyed reading the entire book. So far my plan has worked well. For several of the books the first week's passage is the opening passage of the book, and the last week's passage is the closing passage of the book. The first week's passage gets DD interested in the book. She usually reads the entire book in her own time between the first and fourth week. By the time we get to the last week she can better appreciate and discuss the emotional impact of the closing passage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I couldn't choose 5 so I chose 10 instead. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Here are the 5 I got. I ended up going with more Boomerangs than Arrows as the book selections were better. Hopefully I didn't make an error. Faren. 451 Tale of Two Cities The Thief Lord Animal Farm Farmer Boy If it weren't right before the convention, I would have bought 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm placing my order today, and 5 seems too difficult to choose. Looks like it will be 10 here too, but choosing still isn't easy. I couldn't choose 5 so I chose 10 instead. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 The Thief Lord I LOVED The Thief Lord (book), but don't ever watch the movie. Hor.en.dous. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm still waffling. I've had "final" selections made several times. Right now I have 5 Arrows & 5 Boomerangs on my list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I wish we had a decent convention anywhere near here. My 10 were Boomerang and Slingshots. It was hard finding things we haven't read or studied, but I'm pretty excited about our list. Here are the 5 I got. I ended up going with more Boomerangs than Arrows as the book selections were better. Hopefully I didn't make an error. Faren. 451 Tale of Two Cities The Thief Lord Animal Farm Farmer Boy If it weren't right before the convention, I would have bought 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I bought 3 Arrows and 7 Boomerangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Still need to press "buy", but these are what I'm considering right now: Because dd has to read them next year anyway: Animal Farm The Bronze Bow The Endless Steppe Because I know dd already loves these books: A Wrinkle in Time The Thief Lord Because *I* love these books: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The Wind in the Willows Because ds loves (or I think he will love) these books: Farmer Boy Ginger Pye The Mouse & the Motorcycle I'm still deciding if I should dump one of the above choices and sub Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Yes, I was toying w/ Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. DS read it and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) My ds enjoyed reading this too, much to his surprise. The math and star shootings hooked him.;) Yes, I was toying w/ Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. DS read it and enjoyed it. Boomerang List: The Endless Steppe A Wrinkle In Time Ender's Game Murder on the Orient Express The Scarlet Pimpernel The Master Puppeteer Slingshot List: Animal Farm The Hobbit Sophie's World The Witch of Blackbird Pond Edited April 1, 2011 by Tammyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 The Bravewriter group buys on HSBC have been extended to 4/30/11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The Bravewriter group buys on HSBC have been extended to 4/30/11.Do you have a link? ETA Figured it out. I was looking on the BW site until I figured out HSBC was the Homeschool Buyer's Co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The Bravewriter group buys on HSBC have been extended to 4/30/11. Oh no! :willy_nilly: I avoided thinking about buying these last month, but now I have to reconsider spending more money! :lol: Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 oh no lol! More money flying out of my wallet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 oh no lol! More money flying out of my wallet.... I know. I managed to talk myself out of the High School download last month, but now... And then were some other Arrows & Boomerangs I was interested in as well. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 :iagree::iagree: They just look so easy to implement without a lot of fuss. On a bright side, we have all month to think about it. oh no lol! More money flying out of my wallet.... I know. I managed to talk myself out of the High School download last month, but now... And then were some other Arrows & Boomerangs I was interested in as well. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'll chime in and say I ordered 10 issues of The Arrow, and we are working through our first, which is Caddie Woodlawn. My dd9 is LOVING it, and I think the dictations have lots of good stuff to focus on in terms of grammar and punctuation. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 I'll chime in and say I ordered 10 issues of The Arrow, and we are working through our first, which is Caddie Woodlawn. My dd9 is LOVING it, and I think the dictations have lots of good stuff to focus on in terms of grammar and punctuation. Tara That's one of the ones on my new list! I'm guessing I'll buy at least 5 more before the month is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hi, joining in. I ordered 5 issues of The Arrow before the March deadline and now that the deadline has been extended I'm considering buying more. I really want to take a thorough look at the issues I already have, but other than that I have a question for anyone who has some issues of The Arrow and some issues of The Boomerang, or just Boomerang, whatever it is. My question is regarding the difference in difficulty level. Some of the books I'm planning on having ds read next year are books for which there are Boomerang issues, but he'll be in 4th grade. He's advanced in language arts (not gifted, unless perhaps just barely). I guess the question is whether it looks like the Boomerang issues are much more difficult than The Arrow issues in terms of what's in the actual issue, reading level of the book aside, or if it seems like so long as the child can handle the reading level of the book, either level would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I do believe there is an Boomerang you can download for free. I'm looking at the Boomerang for Tom Sawyer. The dictation passages are a bit longer than the Arrow passages. We're doing an ARrow now and for a few of the passages, it says to do them over two days. The passages in the Boomerang are longer. The Boomerang has Think Piece Questions which are lit analysis which isn't in the Arrows. The arrows will cover a literary element such as simile's or metaphors or have a poetry unit etc instead. I would say if he can handle reading the book and discussing it on a higher level, but the writing stamina isn't up to par, I'd break up the passages into two days. For example: from ANimal Farm WHy do you think Orwell chose to use a story in his condemnation of Soviet Communism and totalitarianism, rather than an article or non-fiction? ANimal Farm is an allegory and contains many symbols. (explains what a symbol is) Name at least two symbols and tell what they represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I do believe there is an Boomerang you can download for free. I'm looking at the Boomerang for Tom Sawyer. The dictation passages are a bit longer than the Arrow passages. We're doing an ARrow now and for a few of the passages, it says to do them over two days. The passages in the Boomerang are longer. The Boomerang has Think Piece Questions which are lit analysis which isn't in the Arrows. The arrows will cover a literary element such as simile's or metaphors or have a poetry unit etc instead. I would say if he can handle reading the book and discussing it on a higher level, but the writing stamina isn't up to par, I'd break up the passages into two days. For example: from ANimal Farm WHy do you think Orwell chose to use a story in his condemnation of Soviet Communism and totalitarianism, rather than an article or non-fiction? ANimal Farm is an allegory and contains many symbols. (explains what a symbol is) Name at least two symbols and tell what they represent. You're right. That was stupid of me. Tom Sawyer is even a book I was considering for next year. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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