Wednesday, 6:00 pm (ET) Oct 1 - Oct 22 (4 sess.) With Elizabeth Casey
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: October 1 - October 22 (4 sessions)
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 6:00 pm (ET) / 3:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Elizabeth Casey
Master’s in Teaching: Secondary English
Current Middle School Teacher Librarian in MA
Previous English Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8 (2007–2021)
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: Wednesday, October 1
- Week 6: Wednesday, October 8
- Week 7: Wednesday, October 15
- Week 8: Wednesday, October 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.
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.