Wednesday, 7:00 pm (ET) Sep 3 - Oct 22 (8 sess.) With Elizabeth Casey
Class info
- Grade 5 - 6
- Session: September 3 - October 22 (8 sessions)
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 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 4 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, September 3
- Week 2: Wednesday, September 10
- Week 3: Wednesday, September 17
- Week 4: Wednesday, September 24
- 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.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Sixth grader Miranda lives in New York City in the late 1970s. After her best friend suddenly pulls away, she begins receiving mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. As Miranda tries to solve the puzzle, she is drawn into questions about time travel, friendship, and trust. Each clue brings her closer to understanding the big picture and her place in it.