Tuesday, 6:00 pm (ET) Oct 28 - Dec 23 (8 sess.) With Lisa Kapnis
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: October 28 - December 23 (8 sessions)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 6:00 pm (ET) / 3:00 pm (PT) - 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)
Course Overview
- Read 4 books in 8 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: Tuesday, October 28
- Week 2: Tuesday, November 4
- Week 3: Tuesday, November 11
- Week 4: Tuesday, November 18
- No class during Thanksgiving week (November 25)
- Week 5: Tuesday, December 2
- Week 6: Tuesday, December 9
- Week 7: Tuesday, December 16
- Week 8: Tuesday, December 23
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.