Tue 8:00 PM(ET), 8-week Jan 7 - Mar 4
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: Jan 7 - Mar 4 (8 sessions)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 8:00 pm (ET) / 5:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Liz Garden
Master's in Child Development, Early Childhood Literacy
Current Elementary Principal with 16 years of experience
MFA Program for Creative Nonfiction Writing
Previous classroom 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, Jan 7
- Week 2: Tuesday, Jan 14
- Week 3: Tuesday, Jan 21
- Week 4: Tuesday, Jan 28
- Week 5: Tuesday, Feb 4
- Week 6: Tuesday, Feb 11
- No Class on Feb 18
- Week 7: Tuesday, Feb 25
- Week 8: Tuesday, Mar 4
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 2 & 3
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
A New York Times bestseller, Fish in a Tree follows Ally Nickerson, a middle schooler hiding her dyslexia and feeling out of place. With the help of a kind teacher and new friends, Ally discovers her strengths and learns that being different is something to celebrate.
Perfect for 5th–6th graders, this uplifting story highlights friendship, courage, and self-discovery.