Sunday, 5:00 pm (ET) Aug 30 - Oct 25 (8 sess.) With Kathy Swanson
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 A
- Session: August 30 - October 25 (8 sessions)
- Day: Sunday
- Time: 5:00 pm (ET) / 2:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Kathy Swanson
MEd in Elementary Education: Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy, Lesley University
Current Classroom Teacher with 30+ 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, August 30
- No Class: Sunday, September 6 (Labor Day Weekend)
- Week 2: Sunday, September 13
- Week 3: Sunday, September 20
- Week 4: Sunday, September 27
- Week 5: Sunday, October 4
- Week 6: Sunday, October 11
- Week 7: Sunday, October 18
- Week 8: Sunday, October 25
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.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Peter Hatcher is a fourth grader who often feels overlooked because of his energetic and mischievous little brother, Fudge. As Fudge's funny but chaotic behavior creates one problem after another, Peter learns to navigate family life with patience, responsibility, and a growing understanding of what it means to be a big brother.