Tue 5:00pm (ET), 8-week Aug 20 - Oct 9
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4
- Session: Aug 20 - Oct 9 (8 weeks)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 5:00 pm (ET) - Please conver to your local time
Class Teacher
Julie Rondinelli
- Masters in Special Education from Boston College
- Current special education teacher in a co-taught classroom in MA
- Certified Wilson 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: Tuesday, Aug 20, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 2: Tuesday, Aug 27, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 3: Tuesday, Sep 3, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 4: Tuesday, Sep 10, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 5: Tuesday, Sep 17, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 6: Tuesday, Sep 24, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 7: Tuesday, Oct 1, 5:00 pm (ET)
- Week 8: Tuesday, Oct 8, 5:00 pm (ET)
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.
Week 1 & 2
Week 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
"The Magician's Elephant" by Kate DiCamillo tells the story of Peter Augustus Duchene, a young orphan guided by a fortuneteller's words to find his lost sister. His journey leads him to an elephant conjured by a magician, starting a series of magical events. This heartwarming tale explores themes of hope, destiny, and believing in the impossible. Readers love its imaginative story and uplifting messages about love and perseverance.