Thursday, 7:00 pm (ET) Jan 22 - Mar 5 (6 sess.) With Jessica Bridle
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4A
- Session: January 22 - March 5 (6 sessions)
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Jessica Bridle
Master’s in English as a Second Language from Bucknell University
Current ESL Teacher in MA (9 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: Thursday, January 22
- Week 4: Thursday, January 29
- Week 5: Thursday, February 5
- Week 6: Thursday, February 12
- No class on Thursday, February 19
- Week 7: Thursday, February 26
- Week 8: Thursday, March 5
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.
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
Ben thinks spending Friday nights with his quiet, cabbage-loving grandma is boring. Everything changes when he discovers she has an exciting secret. Suddenly the two of them are planning a wild adventure that brings laughter, surprises, and a bond Ben never expected. This funny and heartwarming story shows that even the most ordinary people can have extraordinary stories to tell.