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Sun 4:00 PM(ET),  8-week Jan 5 - Mar 2

Sun 4:00 PM(ET), 8-week Jan 5 - Mar 2

Class info

  • Grade 5 - 6
  • Session: Jan 5 - Mar 2 (8 sessions)
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time:  4:00 pm (ET) / 1:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.

 

Class Teacher

Liz Garden

  • Master's in Child Development, Early Childhood Literacy

  • Current Elementary Principal with 16 years of experience

  • MFA Program for Creative Nonfiction Writing

  • Previous classroom teacher  

 

Course Overview

  • Read 4 books in 8 weeks.
  • Complete reading and writing assignments every week.
  • 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, Jan 5
  • Week 2: Sunday, Jan 12
  • No Class on Jan 19
  • Week 3: Sunday, Jan 26  
  • Week 4: Sunday, Feb 2
  • Week 5: Sunday, Feb 9
  • Week 6: Sunday, Feb 16   
  • Week 7: Sunday, Feb 23
  • Week 8: Sunday, Mar 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.

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

 

A New York Times bestseller, Fish in a Tree follows Ally Nickerson, a middle schooler hiding her dyslexia and feeling out of place. With the help of a kind teacher and new friends, Ally discovers her strengths and learns that being different is something to celebrate.

Perfect for 5th–6th graders, this uplifting story highlights friendship, courage, and self-discovery.

$240.00Price
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