Wednesday, 6:00 pm (ET) Oct 28 - Dec 23 (8 sess.) With Sheila Plifka
Class info
- Grade 1 - 2
- Session: October 28 - December 23 (8 sessions)
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 6:00 pm (ET) / 3:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Sheila M. Plifka
Masters of Education: Consulting Teacher of Reading K-12
Reading Specialist for Two Decades in the Massachusetts Public Schools
Course Overview
- Read 8 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: Wednesday, October 28
- Week 2: Wednesday, November 4
- Week 3: Wednesday, November 11
- Week 4: Wednesday, November 18
- No Class: Wednesday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Break)
- Week 5: Wednesday, December 2
- Week 6: Wednesday, December 9
- Week 7: Wednesday, December 16
- Week 8: Wednesday, 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.
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