Tuesday, 7:00 pm (ET) Sep 30 - Oct 21 (4 sess.) With Heidi Bisso
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: September 30 - October 21 (4 sessions)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Heidi Bisso
Master's in Applied Linguistics
Current ELE Teacher in MA public school (24 years of experience)
Certified in English as a Second Language & Wilson Reading System
Course Overview
- Read 2 books in 4 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 5: Tuesday, September 30
- Week 6: Tuesday, October 7
- Week 7: Tuesday, October 14
- Week 8: Tuesday, October 21
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.
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is flying to visit his father when the small plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. Alone with only a hatchet, Brian must learn to survive in the wild. Through hardship, hunger, and danger, he discovers resilience and self-reliance. His experience becomes a powerful journey of growth and transformation.