Miss Nelson is Back Reading Comprehension Questions
by Harry Allard
Part of the Miss Nelson series · Book 2 of 3
Book Summary
Miss Nelson is sick with the flu, so a strict substitute teacher named Miss Viola Swamp comes to Room 207. The unruly students try to get rid of Miss Swamp, but she is too clever. They soon realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and learn to appreciate her. In the end, it is revealed that Miss Nelson was Miss Viola Swamp all along, teaching her class a lesson.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Miss Nelson is Back.
1.Why did Miss Nelson have to stay home from school?
2.What was one thing Miss Viola Swamp made the students do that they disliked?
3.What was one of the tricks the students tried to make Miss Viola Swamp leave?
4.In the story, the students were described as "unruly" when Miss Nelson was away. What does "unruly" mean?
5.Miss Nelson needed a "substitute" teacher. What is a substitute?
6.Miss Viola Swamp had a "stern" face. What does "stern" mean in this sentence?
7.How do you think the students of Room 207 felt when Miss Viola Swamp first arrived?
8.Why do you think Miss Nelson pretended to be Miss Viola Swamp while she was sick?
9.What might have happened if the students had behaved perfectly from the start, even with Miss Viola Swamp?
10.What lesson did the students of Room 207 learn by the end of the story about their teacher, Miss Nelson?
11.What is the main message the book wants to teach you about how to act in school?
12.How can you tell that the students of Room 207 changed their behavior from the beginning of the story to the end?
13.If you were in Room 207, what would you have done to try and get Miss Viola Swamp to leave?
14.Do you think Miss Nelson's plan to pretend to be Miss Viola Swamp was a good idea? Why or why not?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Miss Nelson is Back to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Miss Nelson is Back with children.
What was your favorite part of Miss Nelson is Back? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Miss Nelson is Back, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Miss Nelson is Back make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Miss Nelson is Back to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Harry Allard wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Miss Nelson is Back?
Miss Nelson is Back by Harry Allard is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Miss Nelson is Back?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Miss Nelson is Back, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Miss Nelson is Back for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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