Thursday, 8:00 pm (ET) Oct 30 - Dec 18 (7 sess.) With Molly Whisler
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: October 30 - December 18 (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 30
- Week 2: Thursday, November 6
- Week 3: Thursday, November 13
- Week 4: Thursday, November 20
- No class on Thanksgiving Day (November 27)
- Week 5: Thursday, December 4
- Week 6: Thursday, December 11
- Week 7: Thursday, December 18
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.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwick sisters, Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty, set off with their father for a summer vacation at a beautiful estate called Arundel. There they meet Jeffrey, a kind boy who quickly becomes their friend, and together they share a season full of adventures, mischief, and heartfelt moments. Through laughter, surprises, and lessons about friendship and family, the sisters discover how special this summer and each other truly are.