Thursday, 8:00 pm (ET) Oct 29 - Dec 17 (7 sess.) With Molly Whisler
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: October 29 - December 17 (7 sessions)
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 8:00 pm (ET) / 5:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Molly Whisler
Masters in Elementary Education
Current 5th grade teacher (9 years experience)
Former Montessori pre-school teacher (9 years experience)
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Course Overview
- Read 4 books in 7 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, October 29
- Week 2: Thursday, November 5
- Week 3: Thursday, November 12
- Week 4: Thursday, November 19
- No Class: Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving)
- Week 5: Thursday, December 3
- Week 6: Thursday, December 10
- Week 7: Thursday, December 17
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.
An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo
Lizzie’s family takes in an elephant from the Dresden Zoo as World War II reaches their city. When Dresden is bombed, they must flee their home and make a dangerous journey to safety with the elephant by their side. Along the way, Lizzie learns about courage, compassion, family, and hope during one of history’s darkest times.