Novel Study (Grade5/6)

Teacher: Saman Ihsan

This 7-week course is designed to help students  engage with literature .

The course work emphasizes on  strengthening the key literacy skills,such as comprehension and vocabulary.

At the same time, the students will develop a variety of skills, including:

• Critical thinking: Students can analyze and make connections beyond the text through guided discussions and reflective prompts. 

• Cultural awareness: Students can gain insights into different perspectives and experiences by exploring characters from different cultures and historical periods. 

• Compassion: Students can build compassion by being exposed to different emotions, experiences, and environments. 

About Underground to Canada:

Underground to Canada is an historical novel for young readers by Barbara Smucker. Based partially on a true story, it  follows a young slave girl, Julilly, in the American South. When her master falls ill, she and her mother are separated. What comes is a thrilling story of Julilly's journey, as she tries to escape to Canada using the Underground Railroad.

Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from the course, please see below:

Dec 20th: 90% refund

Jan 6th: 50% refund

After the first class: 50% credit or 25% refund