Wednesday, 7:00 pm (ET) May 20 - June 24 (6 sess.) With Kristen McEnaney
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 B
- Session: May 20 - June 24 (6 sessions)
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Kristen McEnaney
Masters of Arts in Teaching & Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (Tufts University)
BA in English Literature
Current multi-age 1-2 teacher in MA (29 years experience)
Certified Orton-Gillingham teacher
Course Overview
- Read 3 books in 6 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 3: Wednesday, May 20
- Week 4: Wednesday, May 27
- Week 5: Wednesday, June 3
- Week 6: Wednesday, June 10
- Week 7: Wednesday, June 17
- Week 8: Wednesday, 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.
The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois (Puffin Modern Classics)
Professor Sherman sets off on a journey around the world in a hot air balloon but ends up stranded on a mysterious island. There, he discovers a hidden community with unusual inventions and surprising secrets. His adventure becomes a story of imagination, discovery, and creativity.