Mon 7:00 PM(ET), 8-week Jan 6 - Mar 3
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: Jan 6 - Mar 3 (8 sessions)
- Day: Monday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Heidi Bisso
Master's in Applied Linguistics
Current ELE Teacher in MA public school (24 years of experience)
Certified in English as a Second Language & Wilson Reading System
Course Overview
- Read 4 books in 8 weeks.
- Complete reading and writing assignments every week.
- Engage in discussions and debates guided by a teacher.
- Develop communication skills.
- Approach book club meetings with an open and curious mindset, ready to listen and learn from others.
Course Instructions
- Upon registration, you will receive class instructions for the first session.
- We do not provide books. Students should buy or borrow books themselves.
- Students are required to read the book before the class.
Dates for Classes
- Week 1: Monday, Jan 6
- Week 2: Monday, Jan 13
- No Class on Jan 20
- Week 3: Monday, Jan 27
- Week 4: Monday, Feb 3
- Week 5: Monday, Feb 10
- Week 6: Monday, Feb 17
- Week 7: Monday, Feb 24
- Week 8: Monday, Mar 3
Note: Class size should be maintained between 3-5 students for effective debating. Please select an alternative available time during checkout. Refunds will be processed for canceled classes.
Week 1 & 2
Week 2 & 3
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
A New York Times bestseller, Fish in a Tree follows Ally Nickerson, a middle schooler hiding her dyslexia and feeling out of place. With the help of a kind teacher and new friends, Ally discovers her strengths and learns that being different is something to celebrate.
Perfect for 5th–6th graders, this uplifting story highlights friendship, courage, and self-discovery.