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Animal Fact Files: Non-Fiction Reading and Discussion

Completed by 29 learners
Ages 7-8
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In this weekly class, we will read and discuss a nonfiction fact file relating to animals! We will learn about a different animal each week. Types of animals include: ocean/sea animals, rainforest, jungle, polar, birds, insects, and more!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(394 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
25 min

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework: A multiple choice quiz sheet will be provided after each class.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 2
Intermediate Level
Currently Unavailable. See you in March 2025!

🦁 Welcome to Animal Fact Files! 🐬
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My name is Megan and I am an independent teacher. I am proud to offer my classes on the Outschool marketplace, and I look forward to meeting your learner!

◦ Non-Fiction Animal Fact Files
◦ Reading Ability Level: UK Key Stage 1 = USA Grades 1-2 (Lexile Average: 500-700)
◦ ESL Welcome: Required Speaking Level - Intermediate or Advanced

In our weekly class, your learner will discover facts and read information about an animal. We will discuss what the animal looks like, where the animal lives, what the animal eats, and interesting or unusual facts about the animal. Your learner will have the opportunity in class to speak, ask questions, and read the non-fiction text aloud.

Two days before class, you will receive a pdf copy of our Animal Fact File. This one page document does not need to be printed because I will share the screen, however it can be printed if that is your preference.

2025 Schedule Coming Soon!

CLASS POLICIES
⪼  Class will begin on time and I respectfully ask that children arrive on time as well. 
⪼  Mute Button: Your child will be unmuted during class and will be able to ask questions and share their opinions. I only use the Mute Button in the event of excessive background noise or excessive distraction. Please ensure that your child knows how to mute and unmute their microphone.
⪼  Chat Box: The Chat Box will not be open during class in order to limit distractions.
⪼  Class recordings are available for 7 days after each completed class.
⪼  This class has a standard refund policy: "Refund within 24 hours of payment until your next meeting or lesson access begins."
⪼  Cancellations: Families can cancel and/or reschedule future meeting dates from the list of upcoming meetings. If the cancellation is for longer than 2 weeks in a row, the class section will close and you will need to re-enrol upon return - "saving a seat" is not accepted.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Twinkl

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
4.9
394reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Strathclyde
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California Polytechnic State University
⭐️ 4 years on Outschool! ⭐️
⭐️ 1,350 students taught on Outschool! ⭐️ 

Hello! My name is Megan and I am originally from San Francisco, California. I now live in Scotland, UK! I have a Masters Degree in Education with Honours (MSc) from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. I began my teaching career in 2006 and I have taught both in California, USA and in Scotland, UK. I was also a Summer Camp Counsellor for 3 years during my Undergraduate studies at University and I love being outdoors exploring nature! 

As an elementary/primary school teacher for Grades K-6/Primary 1-7, my specialties include phonics and grammar, reading comprehension, math, and interdisciplinary topic exploration (the FUN learning!) I have also taught as an online ESL teacher (TEFL and TESOL Certified) and I ensure my classes are friendly, supportive, and engaging.

My home base is in Scotland, but I also travel to amazing places all over Europe and the Americas in my campervan as my "travelling classroom"! In my classes, we will laugh and learn together. I hope to see you soon!


Megan's Class Policies:
⪼  I live in the UK and so I use British English for my lessons and reading materials. The majority of my resources are written in British English. There is very little difference between American and British English. For example, in American: color, in British English: colour / in American: organize, in British English: organise.
⪼  I enter the classroom 4-6 minutes before class start time. This is to allow me to set up for the class. I admit learners from the waiting room at the start time of the class. If you arrive early, please wait in the waiting room until class start time.
⪼  I live in the London Time Zone and it may be that you live in a different time zone. This may mean that I cannot reply immediately to emails or messages. I will do my absolute best to reply to messages as quickly as possible within the daytime hours of the London Time Zone.
⪼  For the purposes of consistency and fairness, all standard Outschool refund policies will be followed.

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