Sunday, 5:00 pm (ET) Mar 22 - Apr 26 (6 sess.) With Pony Stacpoole-G
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 A
- Session: March 22 - April 26 (6 sessions)
- Day: Sunday
- Time: 5:00 pm (ET) / 2:00 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 3 books in 6 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 3: Sunday, March 22
- Week 4: Sunday, March 29
- Week 5: Sunday, April 5
- Week 6: Sunday, April 12
- Week 7: Sunday, April 19
- Week 8: Sunday, April 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.
Bobby the Brave (Sometimes) by Lisa Yee
Bobby Ellis Chan is small for his age and would rather draw than play football, but his parents sign him up for the team anyway. As he struggles on the field, Bobby learns that being brave does not always mean being big or tough. It means having the courage to be himself.

