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1:1 Non-Fiction News of the Day! Informative Reading & Conversation
Teacher Megan, MSc
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(374)
Your student and I will have an engaging conversation about a "news style" non-fiction article. We'll discuss main ideas, vocabulary, & answer comprehension questions. Topics: science, technology, environment, animals, sport, foods, & more!
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
🌏 News Reading & Discussion: Empowering Critical Thinkers 🌍 ◦ Reading Material for Ages 9 & 10 ◦ Advanced 7 and 8 year olds accepted (international age) 📣 If you're using Outschool for the first time, you can use code → HxRxXxhi ← for a $20 credit toward any class! 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! Welcome to the 1:1 version of my popular group class! If you are...
- ➣ Improved Reading Fluency: Enhance your student's ability to read aloud with confidence and fluency. ➣ Vocabulary Enrichment: Expand your student's vocabulary by introducing and explaining new terms and concepts related to the article. ➣ Comprehension Skills: Develop your student's capacity to comprehend the main ideas and key details presented in the article. ➣ Critical Thinking: Encourage your student's critical thinking by asking thought-provoking questions about the article's content and implications. ➣ Discussion Skills: Strengthen your student's ability to engage in meaningful, constructive discussions and express their opinions effectively. ➣ Knowledge of Current Events: Increase your student's awareness of and interest in current events and news topics. ➣ Reflection and Summary: Foster your student's ability to reflect on the article and summary their understanding into a meaningful perspective. ➣ Effective Communication: Enhance your student's communication skills, including articulating their thoughts and ideas clearly and coherently.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: An optional homework worksheet will be provided for each article.
- The News Reader will be supplied up to 2 days before class. I live in the UK, and so if you enrol in a "same day" class, the News Reader will be emailed when UK morning begins. - You may print the News Reader if you wish, however this is not required as the article will be displayed on the screen as a PowerPoint in our Outschool classroom.
Curriculum produced by The Day
Joined August, 2020
4.9
374reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Strathclyde
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California Polytechnic State University
⭐️ 4 years on Outschool! ⭐️ ⭐️ 1,250 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...
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1-on-1 Tutoring
$25
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
