Tue 6:00pm (ET), 6-week Sep 3 - Oct 8
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: Sep 3 - Oct 8 (6 weeks)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 6:00 pm (ET) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Lisa Kapnis
- Masters in Education from Lesley University
- Current third grade elementary teacher in MA (25 years of experience)
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Course Overview
- Read 3 books in 6 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 3: Tuesday, Sep 3, 6:00 pm (ET)
- Week 4: Tuesday, Sep 10, 6:00 pm (ET)
- Week 5: Tuesday, Sep 17, 6:00 pm (ET)
- Week 6: Tuesday, Sep 24, 6:00 pm (ET)
- Week 7: Tuesday, Oct 1, 6:00 pm (ET)
- Week 8: Tuesday, Oct 8, 6:00 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 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
"Front Desk" by Kelly Yang follows the story of Mia Tang, a young immigrant girl who helps her parents run a motel while dreaming of becoming a writer. Set in the 1990s, the book explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the quest for a better life. Readers appreciate this book for its heartfelt storytelling and its portrayal of the challenges and triumphs of immigrant life.