Pulling a 180, reading is now fifth-grader’s favorite subject
The classroom experience for Lake Cormorant Elementary fifth-grader Nicholas Robertson has been enhanced by the reading intervention program, Scholastic READ 180.
“I’ve gotten to learn more things and I have better experience with books now,” he said. “Before I was in READ 180, I didn’t like reading books.”
Through five learning zones — reading, spelling, success, word and writing — the instructional software is hard for the 12-yearold to pass up. It’s oftentimes addictive for Nicholas and his classmates.
“I’ve been in it for two years,” he said. “It’s changed me.”
Siblings: three brothers and one sister
Pets: three dogs, Spike, Jimmy and Princess
Favorite subject: Reading. In fourth grade, it was math, but math gets harder and harder.
Favorite things to do outside of school: Play football and kickball, roller skate and ride my bike Favorite musician: Future
Favorite ice cream: Chocolate
with sprinkles.
Favorite athlete: Michael Jor
dan
What do you want to be when you grow up: I want to work in an electronic factory.
What would you do with $1 mil
lion: I would buy my mom a new house and a new car; my brother a dirt bike. For myself, I would buy a new 4-wheeler and whole cart of junk food. That’s my favorite, chocolate.
Name a famous person you’d like to meet: All the actors from the Disney Channel’s “Jessie” Principals and the featured educator at each school nominate a student who exhibits quality character and success.