Thursday, 7:00 pm (ET) Sep 3 - Oct 22 (8 sess.) With Pony Stacpoole
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 A
- Session: September 3 - October 22 (8 sessions)
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 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 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: Thursday, September 3
- Week 2: Thursday, September 10
- Week 3: Thursday, September 17
- Week 4: Thursday, September 24
- Week 5: Thursday, October 1
- Week 6: Thursday, October 8
- Week 7: Thursday, October 15
- Week 8: Thursday, October 22
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.