🌏 News Reading & Discussion: Empowering Critical Thinkers 🌍
⪼ Reading Material for Ages 9 & 10 (Grade 4/5)

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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!

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 7-12
🌏  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:
⪼ October 8 - 11: New Fort Reveals Secrets of Ancient Egyptians
⪼ October 15 - 18: Sacred Cloak Given Back to Brazil After 300 Years
⪼ October 22 - 25: Found! Rare 'Ghost Shark' on Ocean Floor
⚠️ October 27th 2024: Daylight Saving Time Change
⪼ October 28 - November 1: TEACHER HOLIDAY, No Classes
⪼ November 5 - 8: [Topic Coming Soon!]
⪼ November 12 - 15: [Topic Coming Soon!]
⪼ November 19 - 22: [Topic Coming Soon!]
⪼ November 25 - 29: TEACHER HOLIDAY, No Classes
⪼ December 3 - 6: [Topic Coming Soon!]
⪼ December 10 - 13: [Topic Coming Soon!]
⪼ December 17 - 20: [Topic Coming Soon!]
⪼ December 21: End of classes of 2024 🎄 
✅  See you again in March 2025!


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.