1:1 Non-Fiction News of the Day! Informative Reading & Conversation
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!
Teacher Megan, MSc
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(393)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. An optional homework worksheet will be provided for each article.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
📣 Available until December 20, 2024 (no classes in January or February). See you again in March 2025! 🌏 News Reading & Discussion: Empowering Critical Thinkers 🌍 📣 If you're using Outschool for the first time, you can use Referral 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 interested in joining the small group version of this class, check out this link: https://bit.ly/MegansNewsGroup 🌏 Sample Material: https://bit.ly/3IkVuYu 🌏 Private Tutoring 1:1 🌏 Flexible: Ages: 8-12 🌏 Interesting Topics 🌏 Engaging Discussion and Questions 🌏 Non-Fiction News Articles: Join for 1 class, or on a weekly basis! The non-fiction reading material will be different every week! 🌏 ESL Welcome! Develop your English Skills with a TEFL and TESOL Certified Teacher: Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Conversation, and more! Upcoming Topics: ⪼ December 11 - 13: Minecraft to Enter Real World as Theme Park ⪼ December 18 - 20: The Careers That Will Survive AI ⪼ December 21: End of classes for 2024 🎄 ⚠️ January and February: No classes ⪼ March 5 - 7, 2025: New classes for 2025 begin! In this private 1-to-1 tutoring class, I'm committed to nurturing your child's intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will develop the ability to engage with current events and news articles in a meaningful way. Your student and I will begin each class by developing a strong background in the topic and essential vocabulary. Understanding the context is the first step to insightful discussions! We will then dive deep into the key facts and terminology that are vital to understanding the news and non-fiction texts. Our focus is on clarity and comprehension. Your child will then read the selected non-fiction article aloud, improving their fluency and confidence. As they read, I'll closely monitor their understanding and ask thought-provoking questions to ensure they grasp the main ideas and details. In this class, I will encourage your child's analytical thinking by motivating them to question, debate, and form opinions about the news. This process not only enhances their comprehension, but also empowers them to think critically. Our class will culminate with a thoughtful discussion, allowing your child to reflect on the article's significance and its impact on the world. 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. 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.
Learning Goals
➣ 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.
Other Details
Supply List
- 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 as soon as possible, or 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.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Curriculum produced by The Day
Joined August, 2020
4.9
393reviews
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! ⭐️
⭐️ 1,350 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.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$25
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
