Monday, 7:00 pm (ET) Jan 5 - Mar 2 (8 sess.) With Pony Stacpoole-Gilmartin
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4A
- Session: January 5 - March 2 (8 sessions)
- Day: Monday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Pony Stacpoole-Gilmartin
MBA (Boston College)
MA in Applied Linguistics
Certified Orton Gillingham teacher
Current ELE teacher in MA (10 years of 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, January 5
- Week 2: Monday, January 12
- No class on Monday, January 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Week 3: Monday, January 26
- Week 4: Monday, February 2
- Week 5: Monday, February 9
- Week 6: Monday, February 16 (We will still have class on Presidents’ Day))
- Week 7: Monday, February 23
- Week 8: Monday, March 2
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.
Cress Watercress by Gregory Maguire
Cress Watercress is a young rabbit trying to find her place after her family moves to a new home in the Hollow. As she meets curious forest neighbors, faces small dangers, and helps her mother care for her brother, Cress learns about courage, friendship, and growing up. Her journey is filled with gentle humor, warm illustrations, and moments that show the magic of the natural world.