Wednesday, 7:00 pm (ET) Oct 28 - Dec 23 (8 sess.) With Kristen McEnaney
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 B
- Session: October 28 - December 23 (8 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 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: 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.
The Hotel Balzaar by Kate DiCamillo
Marta lives in the mysterious Hotel Balzaar with her mother while waiting for news of her missing father. When a strange countess arrives and begins telling Marta a series of unusual stories, Marta starts to wonder if they might hold clues to her father’s disappearance. Along the way, she discovers the power of stories, hope, love, and believing in the unexpected.