Monday, 6:00 pm (ET) Nov 3 - Dec 22 (8 sess.) With Heidi Bisso
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: November 3 - December 22 (8 sessions)
- Day: Monday
- Time: 6:00 pm (ET) / 3:00 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 assigned book readings and weekly news article readings.
- 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, November 3
- Week 2: Monday, November 10
- Week 3: Monday, November 17
- Week 4: Monday, November 24
- Week 5: Monday, December 1
- Week 6: Monday, December 8
- Week 7: Monday, December 15
- Week 8: Monday, December 22
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.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwick sisters, Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty, set off with their father for a summer vacation at a beautiful estate called Arundel. There they meet Jeffrey, a kind boy who quickly becomes their friend, and together they share a season full of adventures, mischief, and heartfelt moments. Through laughter, surprises, and lessons about friendship and family, the sisters discover how special this summer and each other truly are.