Wednesday, 8:00 pm (ET) Oct 29 - Dec 17 (7 sess.) With Kristen McEnaney
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 B
- Session: October 29 - December 17 (7 sessions)
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 8:00 pm (ET) / 5:00 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 7 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 29
- Week 2: Wednesday, November 5
- Week 3: Wednesday, November 12
- Week 4: Wednesday, November 19
- No class during Thanksgiving week (November 26)
- Week 5: Wednesday, December 3
- Week 6: Wednesday, December 10
- Week 7: Wednesday, December 17
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.
Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Based on a true story, this novel follows Charlotte Parkhurst, a brave girl who disguises herself as a boy to follow her dream of working with horses. Her journey of courage, independence, and determination shows how one person can defy expectations and change her own destiny.