Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back Reading Comprehension Questions
by Harry Allard
Book Summary
The story follows the misbehaving students of Room 207 and their kind teacher, Miss Nelson. In 'Miss Nelson is Missing!', the students take advantage of Miss Nelson's gentle nature, causing her to mysteriously disappear. A strict and scary substitute, Miss Viola Swamp, takes her place, making the students regret their bad behavior and long for Miss Nelson's return. In 'Miss Nelson is Back', Miss Nelson needs to have her tonsils removed. Her students, hoping for a fun week, are disappointed by the boring Mr. Blandsworth, the principal. They try to trick him by creating a fake Miss Nelson, but their plan goes awry when the real Miss Nelson discovers their antics, leading to another visit from the formidable Miss Viola Swamp to set things right.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back.
1.What was Miss Nelson's class known for at the beginning of the story?
2.Who replaced Miss Nelson when she first disappeared?
3.How did the students feel about Miss Viola Swamp?
4.Why did Miss Nelson have to be away from school in 'Miss Nelson is Back'?
5.Who was the first substitute teacher when Miss Nelson was out for her tonsil operation?
6.What did the students do to try and get rid of Mr. Blandsworth?
7.How did the real Miss Nelson discover her class's antics with the fake Miss Nelson?
8.What was the ultimate consequence of the students' misbehavior in both stories?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back with children.
What was your favorite part of Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Miss Nelson is Missing and 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 Missing and Miss Nelson is Back?
Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back by Harry Allard 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 and Miss Nelson is Back?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Miss Nelson is Missing and 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 Missing and 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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