Monday, 7:00 pm (ET) Aug 31 - Oct 26 (8 sess.) With Heidi Bisso
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- 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
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, 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.
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
Holling Hoodhood thinks his teacher, Mrs. Baker, dislikes him because he is the only student left in her class on Wednesday afternoons. As the school year goes on, he discovers that she is helping him grow through Shakespeare, challenges, and new experiences. Along the way, Holling learns about friendship, family, courage, and finding his own voice during a time of change.