Tuesday, 7:00 pm (ET) May 6 - June 24 (8 sess.) With Lisa Kapnis
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: May 6 - June 24 (8 sessions)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 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 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, May 6
- Week 2: Tuesday, May 13
- Week 3: Tuesday, May 20
- Week 4: Tuesday, May 27
- Week 5: Tuesday, June 3
- Week 6: Tuesday, June 10
- Week 7: Tuesday, June 17
- Week 8: Tuesday, June 24
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
How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor
Georgina’s family has lost their home and now they’re living in their car. When she sees a missing dog poster with a reward, she comes up with a plan to take a dog, wait for a reward to be offered, then return it. But stealing a dog turns out to be much harder than she thought. Will her plan work or will it lead to more trouble than she ever expected?