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How It Works:
Students explore the fascinating world of "Miss Nelson Is Missing" and
"Miss Nelson Is Back" in this exciting unit. The students participate in
activities such as cause and effect, grammar (punctuation marks), compare
and contrast, sequencing, comparing characters/recalling details, word
processing and searching the Internet. Students also use online resources to
create word searches and puzzles using vocabulary words, create spreadsheets
and graphs from class surveys, to complete grammar and word usage
activities.
Standards:
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The students read for comprehension.
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The students increase vocabulary.
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The students identify the cause to the effect.
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The students use the text to practice various
grammar skills.
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The students use technology to enhance creativity
and communication skills.
Estimated Class Periods To Complete:
10 or more
Software Materials Used:
Bookmarked Internet web sites, word processing, spreadsheets
Keywords:
Miss Nelson Is Missing, Miss Nelson Is Back, Language Arts, Reading,
Fiction, Harry Allard or James Marshall, plot, main idea, cause and effect,
story map, setting, characters, problem, events, solution, sequencing,
comparing characters/recalling details
Students:
The project is designed for third grade students, but can be easily be
adapted for higher and lower grade levels. Average and ESOL (English as a
Second Language) students will find success.
Overall:
The best feature of this unit is the integration of web sites and their
information with cooperative learning grouping of the students in the
classroom. Students gain knowledge through the use of computers, the
Internet, reading and writing.
Tips:
Bookmark web sites in advance and have materials (handouts and supplies)
already prepared for students.
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About the Teacher:
Beatriz Vazquez has a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education and
has worked for Charles R. Hadley Elementary for the last nine years. She has
taught first, second and third grade and is currently teaching a third grade
class. She has been a participant in the Citibank FamilyTech project for the
last eight years and her students have been busy learning about technology.
Subjects:
General Elementary & English
Grade Levels:
2 - 4
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