Class facts
Teacher facts
What ifs
50

Class will help you to:  A) organize materials B) develop your reading & spelling skills C) learn math  

B - increase reading and spelling through morphology 

50

How many years has Ms. Nelson taught at HMS? A) 10 B) 15 C) 20  

20 years

50

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.

100

Class will help you to:  _____ with accuracy.

A) copy B)  organize  C)  read

C, accuracy + speed + expression + understanding 

100

Where did Ms. Nelson travel to this summer? A) Maui, Hawaii B) Orlando C) Las Vegas, Nevada D) all

D, all! 

100

I miss class?

You will either get caught up next time you are in class or you will pick up where you left off. 

150

Class will help you to increase your knowledge of  A) HMS  B) writing  C) Greek/Latin roots

C, learn Greek/Latin roots and affixes which will help you to read, spell, and understand more challenging words accurately. 

150

Which country has Ms. Nelson traveled to in the past? A) Greece B) United Arab Emirates C) Thailand D) Australia E) All

E - all! 

150

I want to eat snack?

Snack is during C block. 

200

Class will help you to read passages with:  A) speed B) accuracy C) understanding D) expression E) all of the above 

E, speed + accuracy + expression + understanding = reading fluency

200

Which pet does Ms. Nelson have? A) dog B) guinea pig C) cat

C, cat - Toby!

200

I don't understand why I am in Specialized Reading. 

Each student will conference with Ms. Nelson to learn about individual goals. 

250

Class 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. 

250

Which of these schools has Ms. Nelson attended?  A) Wheelock College B) Simmons College C) Boston College D) Suffolk University 

B, Simmons College + Elmira College + Bridgewater University 

250

I am working on the same concepts as a past year?

That's okay!  Our content is meant to be reviewed in order for students to feel confident and solidify their skills.  Some concepts will be review, some concepts build upon last year's knowledge, and other concepts will be new. 

300

Class will help you to:  A) develop your typing skills B) determine your post-high school goals C) understand yourself as a student and 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.  

300

What does Ms. Nelson enjoy?  A) traveling & camping B) camping & reading C) organizing & practicing yoga D) all E) none

D, all

300

I haven't been in Specialized Reading before?

That's okay! Some students were in a reading group at the elementary school and for some, this is a new class.  We will start off with the basics and will get everyone on the same page.