Mon 7:00pm (ET), 8-week Oct 21 - Dec 16
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4
- Session: Oct 21 - Dec 16 (8 weeks)
- Day: Monday
- Time: 7:00 pm (ET) - Please conver to your local time
Class Teacher
Ashlie Swicker
- Master of Education
- Contributing writer to Book Riot
- Current librarian in elementary school
- Previous classroom teacher (17 years’ experience)
- 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: Monday, Oct 21, 7:00 pm (ET)
- Week 2: Monday, Oct 28, 7:00 pm (ET)
- Week 3: Monday, Nov 4, 7:00 pm (ET)
- No class on Veterans Day, November 11.
- Week 4: Monday, Nov 18, 7:00 pm (ET)
- Week 5: Monday, Nov 25, 7:00 pm (ET)
- Week 6: Monday, Dec 2, 7:00 pm (ET)
- Week 7: Monday, Dec 9, 7:00 pm (ET)
- Week 8: Monday, Dec 16, 7:00 pm (ET)
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.
Week 1 & 2
Week 3 & 4
Week 5 & 6
Week 7 & 8
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm
Ellie is a typical seventh grader who loves science, but her life gets turned upside down when her grandfather invents a way to reverse aging. Suddenly, he shows up as a teenager! Together, they navigate the challenges of growing up, family, and friendship. This engaging story is perfect for young readers who enjoy funny, heartfelt tales about science and life.