Miss Nelson is Missing! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Harry Allard, James Marshall
Part of the Miss Nelson series · Book 1 of 3
Book Summary
Miss Nelson's class is very badly behaved. One day, Miss Nelson disappears, and a very strict substitute teacher, Miss Viola Swamp, takes her place. The students are scared of Miss Swamp and start behaving, but they miss Miss Nelson and try to find her with the help of a detective. In the end, Miss Nelson returns, and the students realize she was Miss Viola Swamp all along, teaching them a lesson about good behavior.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Miss Nelson is Missing!.
1.What did Miss Nelson's class do when she was teaching them at the beginning of the story?
2.Who came to teach the class after Miss Nelson disappeared?
3.What did the students do to try and find Miss Nelson?
4.What does the word 'strict' mean when describing Miss Viola Swamp?
5.Why do you think Miss Nelson dressed up as Miss Viola Swamp?
6.What lesson did the students learn about Miss Nelson by the end of the story?
7.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8.If you were in Miss Nelson's class, how would you feel when Miss Viola Swamp came to teach?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Miss Nelson is Missing! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Miss Nelson is Missing! with children.
What was your favorite part of Miss Nelson is Missing!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Miss Nelson is Missing!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Miss Nelson is Missing! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Miss Nelson is Missing! to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Harry Allard, James Marshall wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Miss Nelson is Missing!?
Miss Nelson is Missing! by Harry Allard, James Marshall is recommended for grades K-1 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 Missing!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Miss Nelson is Missing!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Miss Nelson is Missing! 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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