Monday, 5:00 pm (ET) May 5 - June 30 (8 sess.) With Ashlie Swicker
Class info
- Grade 1 - 2
- Session: May 5 - June 30 (8 sessions)
- Day: Monday
- Time: 5:00 pm (ET) / 2:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Ashlie Swicker
Master of Education
Contributing writer to Book Riot
Current librarian in elementary school
Previous classroom teacher (17 years of experience)
Course Overview
- Read 8 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, May 5
- Week 2: Monday, May 12
- Week 3: Monday, May 19
- No class on May 26 – Memorial Day
- Week 4: Monday, June 2
- Week 5: Monday, June 9
- Week 6: Monday, June 16
- Week 7: Monday, June 23
- Week 8: Monday, June 30
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.
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Week 8
Juana & Lucas (#1) by Juana Medina
Juana lives in Bogotá, Colombia, and she loves drawing, her dog Lucas, and her family. But when she has to learn English at school, she is not happy about it. As Juana faces challenges and discovers new things, she begins to understand how learning a new language can open up the world. Can she find a way to enjoy something she never wanted to do?