Monday, 7:00 pm (ET) Aug 31 - Oct 26 (8 sess.) With Diane Tomaz
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 B
- Session: August 31 - October 26 (8 sessions)
- Day: Monday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Diane Tomaz
MA in Teaching, Simmons University
BA in English & Spanish, St. Joseph’s University
Current 4th grade ESL teacher (13 years experience)
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, August 31
- No Class: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
- Week 2: Monday, September 14
- Week 3: Monday, September 21
- Week 4: Monday, September 28
- Week 5: Monday, October 5
- Week 6: Monday, October 12
- Week 7: Monday, October 19
- Week 8: Monday, October 26
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.
Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli
Suds is excited to start fourth grade, but he soon learns that being a "fourth grade rat" means acting tough and never showing fear. As he struggles to fit in and make the right choices, Suds discovers that being kind, honest, and true to himself is more important than trying to impress others.

