Class facts 1
RL will help you to: A) organize materials B) identify main ideas C) learn math D) increase your knowledge of a variety of topics
B & D, identify main ideas, supporting details, and how to summarize key details while expanding your knowledge of a variety of topics.
How many years has Ms. Nelson taught at HMS? A) 10 B) 15 C) 20
20 years
True or False: all work is completed during class time
TRUE!
I need to go to the nurse?
You check in with Ms. Nelson.
She will send a message to the nurses.
It may be necessary to wait before heading to the nurse.
RL will help you to: read with ______.
A) speed B) purpose C) friends
B, how to read with purpose!
Where did Ms. Nelson travel to this summer? A) Maui, Hawaii B) Orlando C) Las Vegas, Nevada D) all
D, all!
True or False: Class meets every other day for 1 term
FALSE! Class meets every other day for the year
I miss class?
Ms. Nelson will excuse most classwork when a student is not in class.
Screeners/mini-quizzes will need to be completed on another day during RL.
RL will help you to increase your: A) memory B) writing skills C) vocabulary
C, vocabulary! You will study Greek/Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes to help you to understand, spell, and use more advanced vocabulary from your content classes.
Which country has Ms. Nelson traveled to in the past? A) Greece B) United Arab Emirates C) Thailand D) Australia E) All
E - all!
True or False: There is an exit and entrance criteria to attend Reading Lab.
TRUE! Entrance is based on teacher/school recommendation, MCAS, ELA/Geo grades, other testing/information.
Exit is based on ELA/Geo grades, teacher recommendation, screening results, class grade, etc.
I want to eat snack?
You will make sure your snack is NUT FREE. You will eat at the snack area. You will finish your snack within a few minutes. You will clean up after yourself.
RL will help you to: A) create hypothesis B) understand text structure C) memorize the Bill of Rights
B, understand text structure in order to analyze and understand text in your other classes
Which pet does Ms. Nelson have? A) dog B) guinea pig C) cat
C, cat - Toby!
True or False: There are big tests in Reading Lab.
False! There are lots of mini-quizzes and comprehension checks.
EasyCBM at least 3 times during the year
Grades are based on daily participation/work completion and classwork.
I want to take another class instead of Reading Lab?
RL will help you: A) create a list of songs that you may want to listen to B) create a list of items you would like to buy C) create a list of books that you may want to read
C, create a list of books! First Chapter / First Listen Friday will help you discover books that may interest you.
Which school has Ms. Nelson attended? A) Wheelock College B) Simmons College C) Boston College D) Roger Williams
B, Simmons
When a student arrives to class, their first job is to: A) talk with classmates B) read the agenda & pick up materials C) complete math HW
B, read the agenda & pick up materials!
Be prepared with your chromebook, something to write with, a willingness to learn, and expected behavior.
Use the restroom before the bell rings.
I do really well in English & Geo, on MCAS, and on my RL screeners?
RL will help you to: A) develop your typing skills B) determine your post-high school goals C) understand yourself as a student / a reader
C, understand yourself as a learner! You'll explore your personality type, your learning preferences, and how to manage day to day stressors.
What does Ms. Nelson enjoy? A) traveling & camping B) camping & reading C) organizing & practicing yoga D) all E) none
D, all
True or False: Everyone who was in Grade 6 Reading Lab is in Grade 7 Reading Lab.
False! Some of you may be new to RL this year. That's okay! Some material is similar to Grade 6. Just like in Math, you build on the skills from the year prior.
I need extra time to finish my classwork?
Ms. Nelson will schedule time for you to complete your work during class. Some assignments may take a couple of classes to complete - that's okay!