Sunday, 4:00 pm (ET) Nov 2 - Dec 21 (8 sess.) With Ashlie Swicker
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 B
- Session: November 2 - December 21 (8 sessions)
- Day: Sunday
- Time: 4:00 pm (ET) / 1:00 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 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: Sunday, November 2
- Week 2: Sunday, November 9
- Week 3: Sunday, November 16
- Week 4: Sunday, November 23
- Week 5: Sunday, November 30
- Week 6: Sunday, December 7
- Week 7: Sunday, December 14
- Week 8: Sunday, December 21
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.
Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Based on a true story, this novel follows Charlotte Parkhurst, a brave girl who disguises herself as a boy to follow her dream of working with horses. Her journey of courage, independence, and determination shows how one person can defy expectations and change her own destiny.
