Tuesday, 7:00 pm (ET) Oct 27 - Dec 22 (8 sess.) With Aaron Schwartz
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: October 27 - December 22 (8 sessions)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Aaron Schwartz
Masters in curriculum instruction
Public school teacher in Massachusetts for 6 years
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 27
- Week 2: Tuesday, November 3
- Week 3: Tuesday, November 10
- Week 4: Tuesday, November 17
- No Class: Tuesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
- Week 5: Tuesday, December 1
- Week 6: Tuesday, December 8
- Week 7: Tuesday, December 15
- Week 8: Tuesday, December 22
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.
An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo
Lizzie’s family takes in an elephant from the Dresden Zoo as World War II reaches their city. When Dresden is bombed, they must flee their home and make a dangerous journey to safety with the elephant by their side. Along the way, Lizzie learns about courage, compassion, family, and hope during one of history’s darkest times.
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